Tag: history

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.

Spared by settlers in the 1800s, wolf trees are living proof of a land's past. Nature Columnist Tami Gingrich explores why these "lone wolves" are more alive than ever.

Explore early Ohio frontier kitchens, where nonstop fires, ash piles and iron “spiders” and “salamanders” shaped daily cooking and pioneer life.

Discover the history of iron trammels, the adjustable pot hooks early Ohio settlers used to control hearth heat and master open-fire cooking.

A mother’s memories of Dust Bowl hunger reveal how hardship leaves lasting scars — and how compassion endures through generations.

Early Ohio cooks relied on iron trivets to control heat over open fires. These tools evolved from simple cookware to ornate cast-iron household staples.

Early settlers relied on andirons and pokers for efficient fires and cooking. Blacksmiths turned these tools into folk art, crafting imaginative designs.