Tag: history
Jefferson Grange fights to rescue old hall and a way of...
The Jefferson Grange has served its community since 1873, but now its historic hall needs a $150,000 rescue. Read how a handful of members are fighting to save this "hidden gem" and the cooperative way of life it represents.
Building character — one awful farm chore at a time
From scrubbing pipelines to bucket-breaking rodeo calves, farm chores were never just work. They were character building, at least that's what columnist Judith Sutherland's dad said.
The hypnotic effect of campfires and hot dogs
Relive the magic of fireside memories. From childhood fishing trips to backyard camps, explore why a simple roasted hot dog is the ultimate storyteller.
Wooden water pipes were hard to make, but a boon to...
Paul Locher explores the fascinating history and labor-intensive craft of early wooden water pipes—a testament to pioneer ingenuity and infrastructure.
Ohio Country coffee pot design depended on your nationality
Antique collector and historian Paul Locher explores the cultural divide of Ohio’s frontier coffee pots. From New England’s lighthouse designs to the intricate Germanic punchwork, Locher details the craftsmanship of local tinsmiths and the distinct styles of early American settlers.
Part three: The luckiest man alive
From hand-milking to indoor plumbing, Judith Sutherland's parents build a life on a rented Ohio farm in the 1950s, finding joy in hard work and 36-cent gallons of milk.
Maple sugaring put the exclamation point on winter work for pioneers
From sumac spiles to bobsleds, discover the traditional tools and annual rites of pioneer maple sugaring before the age of modern vacuum systems.
‘Never seen anything like it:’ Why a bagpiper marches through the...
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.
A legacy in bloom: Work done today is foundation for tomorrow
Writer Aaron Dodds shares how his great-great-great-grandfather’s 19th-century farm legacy and the Founding Fathers shape modern agricultural stewardship.
Winter was the time for renewal, rejuvenation and repair
Discover how early pioneers used the winter "respite" to repair leather harnesses on stitching horses and sharpen tools for the next hard farming season.
