Category Archives: Support OHS

Gift Giving Ideas from OHS

Give the Gift of Genealogy this Holiday Season Wondering what to get the genealogist in your life this holiday season? Whether your genealogist is just getting started or a seasoned professional, the Genealogy Workshops at the Ohio Historical Society have … Continue reading

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Big Announcement: OHS Named a Smithsonian Affiliate Partner

The Ohio Historical Society is pleased to announce its partnership with the Smithsonian Museum, the world’s largest museum and research complex. The Society has been named an Affiliated Member and begins a reciprocal relationship with the Smithsonian that includes greater … Continue reading

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There is Still Time to Register!

See Two Hundred Years of Political Memorabilia on a “Sneak Peek” Tour of the Archives Stacks. Ohio politics are colorful and our state has long had a role on the national political stage. This tour will take you to rarely … Continue reading

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History Fund Grant Application is Live!

We are proud to announce that the application for the first round of History Fund grants is ready! The History Fund is a matching grants program funded by voluntary contributions via Ohioans’ state income tax returns and by gifts to … Continue reading

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Vote for OHS

You can help us win grant money! The Ohio Historical Society is participating in the Chase Community Giving program this month. The 196 nonprofits with the most votes will win a share of $5 million in grants! Vote today on … Continue reading

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Zoar Named One of 11 Most Endagered Places

Zoar, Ohio, has been named one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 11 Most Endangered Places for 2012 The designation, announced June 6, includes Zoar Village State Memorial, an Ohio Historical Society site that is administered for the society … Continue reading

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Statewide Matching Grants Program is Kicking Off

More information about the Ohio Historical Society’s statewide matching grants program is now available. Eligible history projects fall into three categories: *Organizational Development *Programs & Collections *Bricks & Mortar Click here to print out a PDF of the guidelines. Full … Continue reading

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Your Ohio Tax Refund Can Make History!

An Ohio tax refund can MAKE HISTORY when a portion is donated to the Ohio Historical Society for the new History Grants Fund.   Ohioans have a new and important way to demonstrate their support for history and historic preservation … Continue reading

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View of 1913 Flood in Columbus Might be New Addition

NBC4 reporter Marshall McPeek visited OHS on Tuesday, May 10 and did not come empty handed. He brought a panoramic view of the terrible damage that the 1913 flood had on Columbus, including the destruction of bridges on Town, Main … Continue reading

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Civil War Commemoration Kicks Off on April 10

The Ohio Civil War 150 Committee and the Ohio Historical Society cordially invites you to attend the kick-off celebration of Ohio’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. There will be a muster event held on Sunday, April … Continue reading

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