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August 23, 2021

Ohio Artist Sala Bosworth

Learn more about Ohio artist Sala Bosworth and the exhibit at The Dawes Arboretum from Historian and Exhibit Curator Leslie Wagner.

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June 21, 2021

Travel and the Reimagining of Traditional Culture

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

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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.

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May 25, 2021

​Archaeologists love trash! Why?

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March 4, 2021

Photographing Collections Objects

Learn how the Design Team reimagined the photography of collections objects to best showcase them.

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February 22, 2021

Who is Celeste Ng? About the Bestselling Author Who Brings Diversity to Literary Ohio

Celeste Ng is an American best-selling author of fiction whose works often explore themes of race and family relationships. Her family settled in Shaker Heights, OH in 1990.

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January 17, 2021

Focus on the Light, Reflecting on Dr. King’s Legacy

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January 15, 2021

The Ohio Statehouse, a Symbol of Democracy

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November 2, 2020

Election Night in Marion

100 years ago, Ohio’s Warren G. Harding was elected President of the United States.

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June 12, 2020

A History of Juneteenth

It's hard to believe that this milestone of American history isn't more well known. The story of Juneteenth is an essential part of the history of the Civil War.