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November 27, 2023

A Day in the Life of a Site: Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve

Ever wonder what it takes to run an Ohio History Connection site? Our amazing site staff members work hard to maintain the physical site, create programming, provide customer service and more! Take a peek behind the scenes at Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve to see what a typical day is like for the staff.

November 13, 2023

Road Trippin with Truda: Harding Presidential Sites

Join me as I visit the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month's road trip took me to the Warren G. Harding Presidential Sites in Marion. I’ve actually been to the Warren G. Harding Presidential Sites several times over the years, but I always learn something new. The Harding Presidential Sites is comprised […]

October 23, 2023

Explore Your Interests with the Ohio History Connection

With 50+ sites around the state, it can sometimes be hard for our members to decide where to visit! We’ve broken our sites down by interest areas to help you figure out where to go on your next adventure. Interest Areas: 20th Century Sites -Armstrong Air & Space Museum -Cooke-Dorn House -Harriet Beecher Stowe […]

October 1, 2023

Road Trippin with Truda: Johnston Farm & Indian Agency

Join me as I visit the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month’s trip took me to Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua. At Johnston Farm & Indian Agency you can explore 2,000 years of Ohio history, from the ancient American Indians to Ohio’s 19th-century canal era. There are three distinct parts […]

September 18, 2023

Ohio History Connection Member Donut Shop Recommendations

Doughnuts are a delicious addition to any road trip, donut you agree? We asked our members to recommend hometown doughnut shops that they like a hole lot and they provided some a-glazing options. So, don’t be jelly! Take a road trip and get some of these a-dough-rable treats. Donut Land, 1321 Pearl Rd, Brunswick Kennedy’s […]

September 8, 2023

Road Trippin’ with Truda: National Road & Zane Grey Museum and the John & Annie Glenn Museum

Join me as I visit the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month's road trip took me to the National Road & Zane Grey Museum in Norwich and the John & Annie Glenn Museum in New Concord. Muskingum County is home to two Ohio History Connection sites which are just perfect for a […]

August 26, 2023

Ohio History Connection Member Ice Cream Shop Recommendations

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Ice cream is a delicious addition to any road trip and Ohio is waffle-y full of great places to get frozen treats. We asked our members to give us the scoop on their flavorite hometown ice cream shops. So, let’s get to the pint. Here […]

August 19, 2023

Road Trippin’ with Truda: Fort Meigs

I had done some light research before I visited Fort Meigs, but I was completely unprepared for its immense size. I knew the fort covered 10 acres; however my brain didn’t comprehend what that meant until I saw it in person. And once I learned that the original fort and its seven blockhouses were built […]

July 26, 2023

Engaging Kids at Museums & Historic Sites

Taking young children to a museum or historical site can be a wonderful way to combine family time and learning time. Our experts gave us a few strategies that parents and caregivers can use to engage kids during their visit.

July 7, 2023

Road Trippin’ with Truda: Wahkeena Nature Preserve

Join me as I visit the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month's road trip took me to Wahkeena Nature Preserve in Sugar Grove. Wahkeena Nature Preserve is a beautiful place to discover Ohio’s natural history and biodiversity. The 150-acre preserve is home to more than 100 bird species, 12 orchid species, 32 […]