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Tag Archives: From The Vault

From the Vault: Obsidian Knife

WOSU’s Brent Davis visits the Ohio History Connection to examine an obsidian knife that originated in the American Southwest and was discovered in mounds of the ancient Ohio Hopewell people.

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From the Vault: Beulah Park

In 1923, Beulah Park opened as Ohio’s first thoroughbred racetrack. Travel through time via memorabilia of the track. And learn how its owners – the Robert Deinst Family – brought gambling entertainment to Grove City, while creating a high standard for equine care and management. Photos courtesy of: Janet Shailer, Grandview Heights Public Library, BJ […]

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From the Vault: Eddie Rickenbacker Collection

Join us for a visit to the vault of the Ohio History Connection to check out memorabilia of World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker. Photos courtesy of: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Ohio History Connection

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From the Vault: Ohio Roller Derby

Ohio History Connection’s collection illustrates just how competitive and athletic the Ohio Roller Derby is. Photos courtesy of: Kara “Burnadeath” Penniman, Ohio Roller Derby

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From the Vault: Copper Head Plate

We stopped by Ohio History Connection to examine a copper head plate made by the Ohio Hopewell culture approximately 2,000 years ago.

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