8+ hour, 9+ min ago  (368+ words) LEXINGTON & CONCORD " Two hundred and fifty years ago today, a thin mist clung to the Massachusetts countryside as the trajectory of global history shifted forever. Today, thousands gathered across Lexington Green and the Old North Bridge in Concord to commemorate…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (159+ words) CHILLICOTHE, Ohio " History will come alive at the Ross County Heritage Center this month as the nation's premier Ulysses S. Grant reenactor, Dr. Curt Fields, returns to the city for a special one-night-only performance. Fields' reputation for accuracy and his striking…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (307+ words) Chillicothe " With this month's "America 250" events coming up on Saturday and Sunday, here's a look back at an Ohio University Chillicothe seminar that contributed to the local revolutionary commemoration. John O'Keefe, Associate Professor of History in Ohio University, gave the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (279+ words) COLUMBUS, OH " A hidden chapter of American military history has officially been given its own day on the Ohio calendar. State Representative Erika White (D-Springfield Township) joined colleagues this week to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 17, which formally designates…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (417+ words) Chillicothe & Ross County " The celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States continues with monthly events through the end of the year with "America 250." In addition, Ohio University Chillicothe is offering a revolutionary lecture today. And, the friends group of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (256+ words) Greenfield " Explore the "current middle ages" in a local gathering and dinner that brings out the best of reinterpreted medieval culture, at the "Snowshoe Hare Culture Fair" in a week. The canton is a group within the Society for Creative…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (518+ words) For generations, many people have believed Santa Claus wears a red suit because of Coca-Cola. While the soft drink company helped popularize the image worldwide, historians say Santa's red attire has. .. For generations, many people have believed Santa Claus wears…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (347+ words) Licking County and Chillicothe " Was a famous Ohio ice age find a prehistoric meat locker? A prominent Archaeologist explained his investigation of the "Burning Tree Mastodon" from 36 years ago. Brad Lepper, now Senior Archaeologist for the World Heritage Program of…...