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May 4, 2020

Bathtub Gin and the Bee’s Knees

It was supposed to be a wholesome time without the dangers caused by alcohol. What commenced, though, was one of the liveliest and crime-ridden periods in American history.

May 1, 2020

The Making of a Suffragist: Belle Sherwin and Women Activism

This month's post in our suffrage anniversary blog series comes from Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, a Visiting Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University.

April 28, 2020

Ohio’s Most Famous Hiker––Emma “Grandma” Gatewood

In 1955, Ohio’s Emma “Grandma” Gatewood was the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail solo.

April 27, 2020

The Kent State University shooting, 50 years later

2020 marked the 50th anniversary of the Kent State University shooting. On May 4, 1970, the killing of four students by Ohio National Guardsman marked a turning point in the national conversation about the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War.

April 22, 2020

Preserving Your Family Tree Like an Archivist

As Ohioans begin to face at least a few more weeks under a stay-at-home order, many of us are looking for new hobbies or distractions.

April 16, 2020

Punch Drunk History

As we spend more time at home these days, there seems to have been a surge in folks getting creative in the kitchen. May we make a suggestion? Historic cocktails!

April 15, 2020

Springtime Snake ID: Part II

By Erin Cashion This is Part II of a two-part blog series! Be sure to check out Part I to learn about Ohio's most common snake species and snake identification myths. Snake Bite Statistics Before I cover Ohio's three venomous snake species, I want to take some time to discuss the danger of snakebite […]