Join me as I visit the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month's road trip took me to the John Rankin House in Ripley. The Rankin House tells the story of John and Jean Rankin, who along with their 13 children, their neighbors in Ripley and their church community, helped the enslaved on […]

Ohio History Connection Blog

05.06.2025

The Future is in Their Hands: Constitutional Roleplay in the Classroom - Ohio History Connection

Want to make your government lessons more engaging? Watch your students have breakthroughs in constitutional role-play!

Ohio History Connection Blog

03.06.2025

Youngstown Nurses on Strike - Ohio History Connection

By Susan Lowery Reference Archivist, Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor Mid-century America was a pivotal moment for civil rights and women’s liberation. Amid these movements, working women felt the strain of being under-appreciated by their employers. After years of unions being formed by men, women were now building their own platforms to advocate […]

Ohio History Connection Blog

28.05.2025

Colwell Porter, Ohio Civil War Soldier

During the Civil War, Trumbull County's Colwell Porter served with the 171st Ohio Voluntary Infantry as a guard at Johnson's Island.

Ohio History Connection Blog

20.05.2025

Road Trippin' with Truda: Our House Tavern - Ohio History Connection

Join me as I visit the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month’s trip took me to Our House Tavern in Gallipolis.

Ohio History Connection Blog

15.05.2025

Gamified Learning: Over-Hyped or Just What Your Classroom Needs? - Ohio History Connection

Gamified learning has exploded onto the scene, but does it deserve all the hype? Learn about bringing this effective tool into the classroom.

Ohio History Connection Blog

13.05.2025

A Brief History of the Golden-winged Warbler: Part I - Ohio History Connection

Despite its plain appearance, this nest represents a phenomenon that caused no small amount of befuddlement among early American naturalists.

Ohio History Connection Blog

06.05.2025

4-H Collections: Sewing - Ohio History Connection

The Ohio History Connection seeks to shine a spotlight on 4-H and the hard work of Ohio young people by highlighting 4-H collections.

Ohio History Connection Blog

29.04.2025

Ohio Bell Telephone Repair Truck

Now on exhibition, a 1919 Ohio Bell Telelphone repair truck manufactured by the White Motor Company of Cleveland, Ohio.

Ohio History Connection Blog

22.04.2025

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

15.04.2025

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

11.04.2025

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.

Ohio History Connection Blog

08.04.2025

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

25.03.2025

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!

Ohio History Connection Blog

25.03.2025

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

25.03.2025

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 Blog

22.03.2025

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

11.03.2025

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.

Ohio History Connection Blog

07.03.2025

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.

Ohio History Connection Blog

06.03.2025

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

19.02.2025

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

19.02.2025

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

19.02.2025

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.

Ohio History Connection Blog

19.02.2025

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.

Ohio History Connection Blog

19.02.2025

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

New archival material now open for research

Ohio History Connection Blog

01.02.2025

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.

Ohio History Connection Blog

31.01.2025

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.

Ohio History Connection Blog

04.01.2025

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

21.12.2024

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

14.12.2024

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.

Ohio History Connection Blog

10.12.2024

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

07.12.2024

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

26.11.2024

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

22.11.2024

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.

Ohio History Connection Blog

12.11.2024

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.

Ohio History Connection Blog

08.11.2024

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 . .

Ohio History Connection Blog

01.11.2024

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.

Ohio History Connection Blog

24.10.2024

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

23.10.2024

AMEC Member Histories Questionnaire

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

Ohio History Connection Blog

03.10.2024

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.

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Road Trippin' with Truda: Rankin House - Ohio History Connection

The Future is in Their Hands: Constitutional Roleplay in the Classroom - Ohio History Connection

Youngstown Nurses on Strike - Ohio History Connection

Colwell Porter, Ohio Civil War Soldier

Road Trippin' with Truda: Our House Tavern - Ohio History Connection

Gamified Learning: Over-Hyped or Just What Your Classroom Needs? - Ohio History Connection

A Brief History of the Golden-winged Warbler: Part I - Ohio History Connection

4-H Collections: Sewing - Ohio History Connection

Ohio Bell Telephone Repair Truck

New Digs at Fort Laurens - Ohio History Connection

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

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

The Rickman Photograph Collection - Ohio History Connection

The Archaeology Catalogs: From the Beginning - Ohio History Connection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

William McKinley's 1896 Presidential Campaign - Ohio History Connection

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Case of the Curious Artifact - Ohio History Connection

Through the Eyes of a Child - Ohio History Connection

Intern Spotlight: Jessica Hammond, Archaeology - Ohio History Connection

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

Thanksgiving Cards in the Archive - Ohio History Connection

Foraging for Food in Ohio - Ohio History Connection

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

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

AMEC Member Histories Questionnaire

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

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