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New Digs at Fort Laurens - Ohio History Connection

Exciting things are happening this summer at Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary War period fort! From mid-May to the end of September, J

Did We Really “De-extinct” the Dire Wolf? - Ohio History Connection

By Erin Cashion and David Dyer On April 7, the story in Time magazine was posted everywhere: we had brought the extinct Ice Age Dire Wolf, Aenocyon di

Celebrating Service – Elevating Veteran Stories in Your Classroom - Ohio History Connection

People of all ages know someone who is a veteran. Bring veterans' stories into your classroom with the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.

The Rickman Photograph Collection - Ohio History Connection

Ohio History Connection has over 60 items of Justice and Brothers clothing. This collection tells the story of an iconic Ohio brand and documents the

Mrs. Husband's Name: Identifying Women in the Columbus Citizen-Journal Photograph Collection - Ohio History Connection

Archives Services Intern Taylor Grzesiek researches wArchives Services Intern Taylor Grzesiek researches women formerly identified only by their spous

The Archaeology Catalogs: From the Beginning - Ohio History Connection

When and how did the Ohio History Connection catalog of archaeology collections start? Explore this question with us!

Collections Spotlight: M.C. Lilley & Henry Taylor - Ohio History Connection

Learn more about M.C. Lilley & Henry Clay Taylor through a frock coat in the collection of the Ohio History Connection.

Ohio History Connection Mourns Passing of Former Board President Thomas V. Chema - Ohio History Connection

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Thomas V. Chema over the weekend. Chema, of Westlake, led the Ohio History Connection Board of Trustees as

Works by Lilly Martin Spencer at the Ohio History Connection, Reproduced on Carte de Visite Photographs - Ohio History Connection

Learn how works by Ohio artist Lilly Martin Spencer gained popularity when reproduced as carte de visite photographs.

Collections Spotlight: Photographs from the Columbus Citizen-Journal - Ohio History Connection

The newspaper's photograph collection gets a 2025 update, preserving more than 24,000 images and making them easier to access.

Itacolumite, the “Gumby Stone”! - Ohio History Connection

Have you ever heard of a rock so flexible that it bends while you hold it in your hands? Read about this unusual rock from our natural history collect

Behind the Scenes: The Winter Work at Historic Sites - Ohio History Connection

Most Ohio History Connection sites are open year-round, but we have a few that close for the winter. However, that doesn’t mean nothing is happening

Collections Spotlight: Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio Records, 1932-2017 - Ohio History Connection

New archival material now open for research

William McKinley's 1896 Presidential Campaign - Ohio History Connection

In honor of Presidents' Day, the Ohio History Connection presents items relating to William McKinley's 1896 presidential campaign.

Road Trippin' with Truda: Octagon Earthworks - Ohio History Connection

Join me as I visit the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month’s trip took me to the Octagon Earthworks in Newark.

One Family’s Ohio History Adventure! - Ohio History Connection

The Wisher Family of Delphos used their Ohio History Passport to create memories & adventures. Now we’ve made the Ohio History Passport even more fu

Bringing Trailblazing Ohio Women in Healthcare into the Classroom - Ohio History Connection

Ohio has been home to many trailblazing women in healthcare. Learn about these pioneers and bring them into the classroom.

ART in STEM: How NASA Used Art to Design the James Webb Telescope - Ohio History Connection

Art is often overlooked as part of the history of STEM, yet creativity and critical analysis play a crucial role.

Discover Discovery Park at the Ohio History Center - Ohio History Connection

The Ohio History Center has recently updated the Discovery Park play area. Discovery Park now features camping and outdoors-themed activities for kids

Objects from the Octagon: Archaeological Collections and the Stories They Share - Ohio History Connection

Beginning on January 1st, 2025, The Octagon Earthworks will be open to the public daily for the first time in over a century. What is known today as t

Remembering a Forgotten Legend: Hallie Q. Brown - Ohio History Connection

Once a nationally-renowned speaker, Hallie Quinn Brown is largely unknown today. Learn how to bring this legend into the classroom.

The Case of the Curious Artifact - Ohio History Connection

Recently, while working with a collection from a 1984 Coshocton County rock shelter excavation, I came upon two relatively modern, distinct art

Through the Eyes of a Child - Ohio History Connection

In celebration of the holiday season, we thought you’d enjoy this encounter we had with a 7 year old who visited the museum in Columbus during a spe

Intern Spotlight: Jessica Hammond, Archaeology - Ohio History Connection

Intern Spotlight: Jessica Hammond, Archaeology This fall, we were lucky to have intern, Jessica Hammond, join us for a special project for one of our

Becoming a Witness: Who Will Tell Our History - Ohio History Connection

Many Holocaust survivors bravely told their stories to the next generation. Now, we can help our students carry on their legacy of witness.

Thanksgiving Cards in the Archive - Ohio History Connection

In honor of the holiday, we invite you to view a selection of Thanksgiving cards found in our archival collections.

Foraging for Food in Ohio - Ohio History Connection

Ohio is home to numerous native plants and fruits that are safe to eat, delicious, nutritious—and free! Teachers & students alike will love . .

Matters of Material: Collection Spotlights for Ohio Archaeology Month - Ohio History Connection

Ohio History Connection stewards several sites and collections which focus on archaeology, the study of the past.

From the Archives: New LGBTQ+ History Collections - Ohio History Connection

By Rosalyn DeMattia, Archives Services Intern Hi everyone! I’m Rosalyn (they/them) one of the three Archives Services interns for Fall 2024. I’ve

AMEC Member Histories Questionnaire

Be a part of history by contributing your true stories, artifacts, or personal documents about the AME Church.

Road Trippin' with Truda: Fort Recovery - Ohio History Connection

Join me as I visit the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month’s trip took me to Fort Recovery Museum and Monument.

Bringing Children's Voices into the Social Studies Classroom - Ohio History Connection

Learn about bringing children’s perspectives into the social studies classroom to uniquely engage students.

Special Archaeology Presentations - Ohio History Connection

Playing with Scissors: From Fashion Catalog to Mother's Scrapbook - Ohio History Connection

By Wendy Korwin, Archives Services Manager In 1992, Columbus architect Harry Phillian delivered a heavy volume to the Ohio Historical Society, as we w

GOHI: What We've Been Up to (Summer 2024)

Check out the Gay Ohio History Initiative's community engagement from summer 2024!

Road Trippin' with Truda: Leo Petroglyphs - Ohio History Connection

Join Truda as she visits the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month's road trip took her to Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve in Ray

Teaching Hispanic Heritage Month – Part 3 - Ohio History Connection

Best practices in integrating Hispanic and Latinx history in the classroom, plus lessons to get you started.

Intern Blog Feature - Ohio History Connection

Check out 2 blog posts written by our 2024 Ohio Village interns! By Alexandrea Clark In the 1800s, the fear of being buried alive was an epidemic. Als

Welcome Sara Polk, our new Curator of Archaeology! - Ohio History Connection

Welcome Sara Polk, our new Curator of Archaeology! The Archaeology Department recently had the pleasure of welcoming Sara Polk as our new Curator of A

Framing Hopewell: A Photo Contest - Ohio History Connection

To celebrate our one-year inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we invite you to join our photo contest, "Capturing Hopewell". This contest hig