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June 25, 2021

When Johnny Comes Marching Home: One Hundred Days in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry During the American Civil War

During the American Civil War, Ohio devised a strategy to recruit short-term soldiers, known as Hundred Days Men.

June 21, 2021

Travel and the Reimagining of Traditional Culture

Consider the historical roots of tourist souvenirs and their impact on traditional cultures.

June 17, 2021

Getting to Know Ohio with the Ohio History Connection Passport Program

Read on to learn more about one experience with the passport program and make sure to pick up a passport of your own!

June 7, 2021

Ohio’s Serpent Mound- An American Indian Story Written in the Earth

Messages from Ohio’s indigenous past are everywhere. Serpent Mound, located in Adams County, Ohio, is the most widely recognized effigy mound in the world.

June 4, 2021

Queering Family Values

As we honor Pride throughout the month of June, we share this post from queer artist Charmaine Renee about their most recent project

June 3, 2021

Benjamin Lundy, Ohio Abolitionist and Free Labor Advocate

Though Mount Pleasant may be hard to find on the map, this tiny, rural town in southeastern Ohio played a large role in the fight against slavery.

May 26, 2021

The History of the Youngstown General Duty Nurses Association

In 2019 the Youngstown General Duty Nurses Association disbanded after fifty-two years and donated their records to the Center of Industry and Labor.

May 25, 2021

Archaeologists love trash! Why?

May 11, 2021

Wildlife Forensics – How Museums Can Assist in Solving Wildlife Crimes

Read more about wildlife forensics and how museums can use their collections to help protect wildlife.

May 5, 2021

Cincinnati’s Soccer Star: Rose Lavelle

Rose Lavelle was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and she is rising to worldwide fame as a breakout star on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.

​When Johnny Comes Marching Home: One Hundred Days in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry During the American Civil War