Category Archives: Programs

2010 Geneaology Workshop Series

The Ohio Historical Society Archives/Library (OHS), the Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS) and the Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society (FCGHS) jointly offer a series of programs designed to introduce family history researchers to the many records and resources available to … Continue reading

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OHS in the News

At OHS we are keeping warm by keeping busy!  Here are links to recent news stories about OHS. Our marketing manager Mark Holbrook shared stories about William McKinley’s service in the Civil War and the Underground Railroad in northeastern Ohio … Continue reading

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Veterans Display at Blue Jackets Game

We were pleased to be asked to prepare a display to honor Ohio veterans at the Blue Jackets game on Veterans Day. In the past we had taken conserved Civil War flags in conjunction with displays done by the Ohio … Continue reading

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Come to Home Movie Day

Film archivists and historians have long appreciated home movies as examples of amateur film making and a rich historic record of everyday life.  To bring home movies out of the shoebox and help people view the original films, the Center … Continue reading

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Bingo Says Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July from Bingo the Bicentennial Dog! If you don’t feel inclined to dress up your pets, there are many other ways to celebrate the 4th of July and support Ohio history.  You can attend  The Glorious Fourth … Continue reading

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Connecting to Collections: Ohio’s Greatest Weather Disaster

Don’t forget, there will be a Connecting to Collections Talk tomorrow June 20th at 2 P.M. on the museum floor of the Ohio Historical Center. The topic this week is, “The 1913 Flood, Ohio Greatest Weather Disaster.” For five days … Continue reading

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One of a Kind: Early Photographs in the Archives

Don’t forget, there will be a Connecting to Collections Talk tomorrow June 13th at 2 P.M. on the museum floor of the Ohio Historical Center. The topic this week is: One of a Kind: Early Photographs in the Archives. The … Continue reading

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Connecting to Collections Series Begins Jan. 3rd

Beginning in January, collections staff at the Ohio Historical Society will premiere a new series titled “Connecting to Collections: Take A Closer Look.” The programs will be held every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Ohio Historical Center and will … Continue reading

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