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Inside the National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Columbus’ beautiful and thought-provoking museum highlights the experiences of those who’ve risked their lives for the freedoms we enjoy.
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Echoes of Battle
The Toledo Museum of Art offers a look at the Civil War from eyewitness observers and artists of the era.
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Hometown Legend
Newcomerstown honors pitcher Cy Young, one of the greatest players of all time.
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Toledo Hosted Golf's Longest-Ever U.S. Open in 1931
In 1931, one of golf's four major championships was held at Toledo's Inverness Club and finished with an epic ending that has never been repeated.
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What to See and Do in Columbus this Season
Spring brings a host of exhibitions and events to our capital city, from King Tut and Ohio authors to food festivals and live music.
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The 1982 Freezer Bowl
In the winter of 1982, the Cincinnati Bengals and San Diego Chargers clashed beside the Ohio River in an AFC Championship matchup that remains one of the coldest NFL games ever.
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Visit these Museums Dedicated to Classic Cars
Northern Ohio has long played a role in the auto industry. These museums highlight both famous and long-forgotten models.
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Author David McCullough on ‘The Wright Brothers’
The Pulitzer Prize winner discusses his book about Orville and Wilbur Wright and how the Ohio brothers brought the airplane to the world.
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Step Inside Fremont’s Historic Dillon House
Charles Dillon began building this grand home in 1873. Michael Free II lives there today and has merged the property’s Victorian touches with his own creativity.
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Abel’s Ohio Windsor Chairs, Newark
Windsor chairs date back to early America. Furniture-maker Bob Abel crafts them one at a time at his home workshop.
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Call to Arms
The Dayton Art Institute showcases posters that rallied support in the lead-up to World War I and World War II.
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Celebrate Logan's Bicentennial
The southeast Ohio town marks the milestone with a full slate of activities.
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Why We Love Cedar Point
H. John Hildebrandt worked at Cedar Point for 40 years. As the amusement park marked its 150 anniversary, he looked back at his and our connection to Ohio’s summer playground.
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Summer in the Lake Erie Islands
Visit seven places packed with history, authenticity and fun.
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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.
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How Ohio Stadium’s Opening Ushered in a New Era of Sports
The Horseshoe was dedicated on Oct. 21, 1922. The moment marked the rise of both Ohio State Football and the construction of new stadiums across the nation.
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3 Historic Ohio Mills You Can Visit
These 19th-century mills across our state now live on as attractions with purposes that go far beyond the properties’ original ones.
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America's Last Great Train Heist
In November 1935, Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and his crew robbed a mail car in Garrettsville, Ohio, scoring a bunch of cash and making a daring escape by both car and airplane.
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Kitchen Wizards
The staff at the KitchenAid Experience gives down-to-earth, entertaining cooking advice.
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From Ohio to the Wild West: The Life of Sharpshooter Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley was born in Darke County in 1860. Broadway and television have offered simplified takes on the life of the famous sharpshooter, but the story of the real woman is an inspiring tale of ingenuity and independence.
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