Ohio Life

Ohio and the Election of 1920

The race introduced the world to Franklin D. Roosevelt, marked the first time women had the right to vote and pitted two Ohioans against one another for the White House

Blue spruce being loaded onto truck from Howard M. Cowan‘s farm in Portage County (photo courtesy of Ohio History Connection)

The Year Ohio Supplied the White House Christmas Tree

In 1967, the White House Christmas tree for the family of President Lyndon B. Johnson came from Portage County.

"Hang On Sloopy" record and concert poster

How ‘Hang On Sloopy’ Became Ohio’s Anthem

The McCoys’ 1965 hit is our state’s official rock song and a staple of halftime shows and sports-arena singalongs. Here’s how in the O-H-I-O that all happened.

Josh Dickerson, managing partner of the House From a Christmas Story in Cleveland (photo courtesy of the House From a Christmas Story)

How Josh Dickerson Became Owner of the House From A Christmas Story

The managing partner shares his perspective on the Cleveland home’s evolution from upstart tourist attraction to beloved holiday landmark.

Characters walking down the street at the 1935 Rike’s Toy Parade in downtown Dayton (photo courtesy of Ohio History Connection)

The Rike’s Toy Parade Tradition

Between 1923 and 1942, Dayton’s Rike-Kumler Co. department store hosted a colorful parade through the city to kick off the holiday shopping season.

More Ohio Life

Ohio and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Here’s how Akron’s Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. helped bring to life one of our favorite Thanksgiving Day traditions. READ MORE >>

Giant Tomato Soup Can, Napoleon

The instantly recognizable icon stands outside Campbell Soup Co.’s Napoleon production facility. READ MORE >>

Ohio State Football: The ’68 Season

Eight of the men who played for and coached alongside Woody Hayes during the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 1968 season share the story of team’s road to a national championship in their own words. READ MORE >>

How Mark Klaus Created Medina’s Castle Noel

Artist Mark Klaus has turned his passion for Dec. 25 into an attraction packed with authentic Christmas-movie memorabilia. READ MORE >>

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