William McKinley Monument outside Ohio Statehouse in Columbus (photo by Jaci Starkey)

See Ohio in a New Way at These Six Historic Sites

In celebration of Ohio Statehood Day on March 1, we share six places, artifacts and landmarks that illuminate history and help us see our shared heritage in new ways.

Man taking pictures of flowers in Kendall Hills (photo by Rick Santich/National Park Service)

8 Early Spring Events in Ohio Parks

The last remnants of winter are melting away, and it’s time to get outside and enjoy warmer temperatures, budding trees and awakening wildlife. Here are eight parks that offer opportunities to take advantage of the season.

Pile of plush Buc ee stuffed animals (photo courtesy of Buc ee’s)

Ohio Has a Second Buc-ee’s on the Way

With the Texas-based company’s first location set to open in Huber Heights this spring, Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry announced Buc-ee’s is also eyeing Richland County.

Dining room at Bender’s Tavern in Canton (photo by Kaitlin Walsh)

Eat at 15 of Ohio’s Oldest Restaurants

These restaurants with storied histories have served hungry diners for generations. Check out these spots across the state should be on every Buckeye State bucket list.

Boxer Davey Moore and the Fight that Shook the World

In 1963, Springfield resident Davey Moore took part in a boxing match that garnered the attention of California’s governor, Pope John XXIII and a 21-year-old known as Bob Dylan.

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Mar 6—Mar 28

Bryn Du Art Show

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Apr 23

Cucina Demonstration Dinner: Springtime Flavors

Canton, Ohio

Apr 4

Downtown Akron Sakura Festival

Akron, Ohio

Steam locomotive No. 19 at Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum (photo courtesy of Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum)

Apr 9—Apr 11

Grand Christening Celebration of Locomotive No. 19

Sugarcreek, Ohio

Apr 25

Kent Rollins

Kidron, Ohio

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Ladies Night Out

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Sip + Learn: Gervasi Spirits Craft Cocktail Class

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Photograph taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston (photo courtesy of McKinley Presidential Library & Museum)

Feb 12—May 31

The Woman Behind the Lens: Frances Benjamin Johnston & the American Presidency

Canton, Ohio

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