COLUMBUS – The Ohio History Connection broke ground on May 6 for its newest historic site: the Poindexter Village African American Museum, 290 N. Champion Ave. on Columbus’ Near East Side. The innovative new museum is expected to open in early 2028. “The Poindexter Village African American Museum will connect the history of public housing, […]
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Johnny Appleseed barn mural celebrates region’s history, America’s 250th birthday
PERRYSVILLE — A new barn mural of Johnny Appleseed commemorates his impact in Ohio and America as part of the America 250-Ohio Commission’s goal to spotlight the state’s contributions to American history. Former Gov. Ted Strickland, representatives from the America 250-Ohio Commission, a curator from the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum and others spoke at the […]
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Octagon Earthworks open to public for the 1st time in more than a century on Jan. 1
NEWARK – The Ohio History Connection is inviting community members from Central Ohio and all over the state to the Octagon Earthworks at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, for the site’s first day of full public access. The Octagon, 125 N. 33rd St. in Newark, is one of the eight locations comprising the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Ohio’s […]
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The world’s smallest carnivore calls Ohio home
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio History Connection. It’s being republished here through a collaborative agreement. By David Dyer, Natural History Curator at Ohio History Connection COLUMBUS — When we think of extremes in the animal kingdom we don’t tend to think of such species as being in Ohio. The largest, […]
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Mechanics Bank building rehabilitation receives state support
MANSFIELD — A pair of projects related to the refurbishment of the Mechanics Bank building in downtown Mansfield will receive state support after an announcement on Thursday by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. The cost of the two projects combined totals a little more than $1.1 million, with a total tax credit of nearly nearly $330,000. […]