Tag: history

From sumac spiles to bobsleds, discover the traditional tools and annual rites of pioneer maple sugaring before the age of modern vacuum systems.

Discover the story behind the Ohio Beef Expo’s most unique tradition—a world-class bagpiper leading the Shorthorn Lassie Queens to the show ring.

Writer Aaron Dodds shares how his great-great-great-grandfather’s 19th-century farm legacy and the Founding Fathers shape modern agricultural stewardship.

Discover how early pioneers used the winter "respite" to repair leather harnesses on stitching horses and sharpen tools for the next hard farming season.

Through "Gorzkie Żale," Polish Catholics in Youngstown find a new home at St. Columba Cathedral to preserve their sacred music, language, and heritage.

Discover the history of peach pit carving, from its ancient Chinese roots to 19th-century American pioneers and the famous art of Albert William Gimbi, the Pennsylvania Peach Pit Carver.

After a decade of searching, the National Museum of the Great Lakes and CLUE have finally identified a mysterious Lake Erie shipwreck as The Clough, a 125-foot stone-hauler lost to a brutal 1868 storm. This historic discovery was confirmed by unique architectural details and a distinctive hull patch, bringing a 150-year-old mystery to a close. The identification also serves as a poignant tribute to lead diver David VanZandt, who dedicated his life to uncovering the lake's hidden history.

Columnist Paul Locher how Ohio pioneers fought cabin fever by carving intricate butter prints, creating early American folk art and a clever way to brand farm goods.

Relive the magic of winter on the farm, from hand-me-down skates and heavy snow to the warmth of hot cocoa after a day of skating on the frozen pond.

Before snowplows, Ohioans relished the snow. Explore the history of pioneer sleighing with history columnist Paul Locher, from foot warmers to sleigh bells and community caravans.