From the Collections Blog Archives - Page 9 of 109

February 20, 2023

The Deep Woods Insect Collection

By David Dyer, Natural History Curator When we were first contacted about the possible donation of a Deep Woods collection I was immediately intrigued. As a hiker who seeks out trail-less wilderness areas around the country, the concept of “deep woods” is never far from my thoughts (and no, not the insect repellant!). As I […]

February 10, 2023

Warren G. Harding and the Lowell Coal Crisis

By David McDevitt, Harding Project Archivist When the northeastern United States experienced record-breaking cold weather this month, it reminded us of similar conditions from a century ago. In February 1923, as temperatures in Lowell, Massachusetts bottomed out at -18°F, the nation was still recovering from a coal miners’ strike; coal supplies were low and Americans […]

January 24, 2023

Four Outdoor Natural History Sites You Should Visit this Winter (+ our picks for a coffee or hot chocolate stop for after your visit!)

Get bundled up and head out to one of these Ohio History Connection sites this winter to get out of the house and get a new perspective on our state’s incredible natural history.

January 23, 2023

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue: Humorous Valentines from Ethel Kennedy to John Glenn

Whimsical Valentines from the John and Annie Glenn Collection reveal more about their personal lives--and sense of humor.

December 9, 2022

Through the Eyes of a Child

By Linda Pansing, Curator of Archaeology This holiday season we thought you’d enjoy hearing about an encounter we had with a 7 year old who recently visited the museum in Columbus during a special event. She came by our table filled with stone pestles, pieces of pottery, bone tools, granite celts and chert projectile points; […]

December 2, 2022

“My, What Big Teeth You Have!” A Guide to Large Mammal Teeth Found in Ohio

By David Dyer, Natural History Curator INTRODUCTION Every year Ohioans find teeth from a variety of large mammal species. These generally wash out of the banks of streams or rivers, are uncovered when excavating for a pond or drainage tiles, or occasionally are found on the surface of the ground. Enamel is a very hard […]

November 22, 2022

Meet Ben Baughman our Newest History Curator

Meet Ben Baughman, newest History Curator at the Ohio History Connection, and learn about his connection to the General and Andrew's Raiders.

November 7, 2022

Those are for company!

Dishes from the Green family in Logan County, Ohio, showcase the difference between everyday dishes and dishes reserved for company.

October 28, 2022

Oral Histories of LGBTQ+ Veterans

October 3, 2022

Drawing Together: Comics and the Return of Museum Collections to White Earth Nation

Learn about the Ohio History Connection's link to a recent effort to repatriate artifacts belonging to the White Earth Nation of Minnesota.