MANSFIELD – The theatre program at The Ohio State University at Mansfield will commemorate Veterans Day with two free staged readings of an abridged version of Cato, a tragedy about the end of the Roman Republic that inspired the leaders of the American Revolution. Event details Event: CATO: The Play that Made a Nation, staged […]
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Research led author to a relative who fought for both sides in the Civil War, among other family anecdotes
BELLVILLE — At a recent speaking engagement I did, the question came up, how do I find the details that bring to life the obscure historical stories I write about? The short answer is, “Drill, baby, drill!”
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History Knox goes to Heritage Days at Malabar Farm on Sept. 26 & 27
LUCAS — Wish me luck, friends. Ohio Heritage Days is coming up again at Malabar Farm State Park, on Sept. 27 and 27, and I will be once again selling and signing my historical books, as well as offering a bonus batch of miscellaneous Ohio history books in order to encourage interest in reading and […]
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Galion’s Gill House Chautauqua to celebrate Edison connection on Sept. 13
GALION — America’s greatest inventor has a connection to Galion? That topic will be explored at the first Gill House Chautauqua, which takes place Sunday, Sept. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. as part of the statewide Ohio Open Doors program. All are welcome.
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American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit to make 2 stops in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The Jared Mansfield Chapter DAR has announced the opening of the American Revolution Experience at the Samuel D. Isaly Library of the Ohio Genealogical Society, 611 State Route 97 West, Bellville, on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology and unique […]
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An artist and activist: New historical marker honors legacy of Sarah Daisy Barker Thomas
A newly-installed historical marker pays homage to Sarah Daisy Barker Thomas and her family, who resided in a brick home at 89 Wood Street for nearly 150 years.
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Community invited to dedicate Ohio Historical Marker honoring Sarah Daisy Barker Thomas
MANSFIELD – Local history will be celebrated and the public is invited to attend the Aug. 12 dedication of a new Ohio Historical Marker honoring Sarah Daisy Barker Thomas and the Barker family. The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. at the corner of First Street and Wood Street in Mansfield.
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Cleo Redd Fisher Museum to host open house at historic Workman Cabin on Aug. 8
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum will host an open house at the historic Workman Cabin in Loudonville on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors are invited to tour the cabin, try their hand at writing with a quill and ink, and learn more about life in the 1800s.
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Application deadline is Sept. 8 for Ohio History Fund grants
COLUMBUS – State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) has announced that the Ohio History Fund grant application is now available. Grants are used to support local history projects, including the rehabilitation of National Register-listed historic buildings, museum collection storage initiatives, educational programs, and more.
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History mystery: Knox County had a connection to 1912 Indy 500 winner, but what was it?
MOUNT VERNON — While researching archives for potential stories, I sometimes bump into information that proves interesting, but difficult to use. A period newspaper photo of Joe Dawson, 1912 Indianapolis 500 winner. (Submitted image.) One such tidbit is a reference in the July 11, 1916, issue of the Mount Vernon Democratic Banner, a long-running local […]