Tag Archives: Segment
Appalachian Migration Story
Appalachian migration to Columbus is a story of strong families and hard labor. Find out how recent migrations mix with old traditions to bring a new twist to the narrative.
The Great Migration
Learn about the history of the mass exodus of African Americans who left the South to live and work in northern cities like Columbus, motivated by opportunities for economic and political advancement.
Ohio Penitentiary Fire of 1930
Don Rose writes a book about his father’s life as a judge in Columbus and discovers that his father worked on the Ohio Penitentiary fire of 1930. This discovery sets Don on a journey to uncover the full story of the third-deadliest building fire in U.S. history.
Web Exclusive: The Evolution of Hearing Aids
Host Charlene Brown visits with Carlton “Skip” Bergquist to talk about his experience growing up with a hearing impairment in Columbus. Here, Bergquist shows us the hearing aids he’s used through the years.
From the Vault: Ohio Penitentiary Stations of the Cross
Brent Davis visits Ohio History Connection to view pieces of art created by the prisoners of the Ohio Penitentiary.