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April 18, 2022

Ulysses S. Grant’s Early Education in Ohio

If Ulysses S. Grant were still alive today, he would be surprised to hear that the first school he attended as boy in Southwest Ohio is now named after him.

April 9, 2022

Calling All Adventurers: Shipwrecks to Snorkel in Lake Erie

Even though Lake Erie is the smallest of the Great Lakes, it is home to the largest number of shipwrecks – nearly 2,000! Almost 50 shipwrecks are located near Kelleys Island.

April 1, 2022

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace

Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the Union Army in the Civil War and 18th president of the United States was born in a one-story, timber-frame home on April 27, 1822 in Ohio.

March 21, 2022

Ulysses S. Grant and John Brown

By Nick Sacco, Park Ranger, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

February 22, 2022

Reflecting on Presidents Day

As our only journalist president, Harding naturally examined all angles of a problem before making a decision. Celebrate President's Day by learning more about Warren Harding.

Ulysses S. Grant’s Early Education in Ohio

Calling All Adventurers: Shipwrecks to Snorkel in Lake Erie

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace

Ulysses S. Grant and John Brown

The Youngstown Tin Flippers

Lesbian Bars in Ohio and Beyond

Meet Marlise Schoeny, the newest history curator at Ohio History Connection

2022 Newark Earthworks Open House Dates

Meet Marie Swartz, the newest archaeology curator at Ohio History Connection

Reflecting on Presidents Day