When Michael Doughterly recently purchased his house on Congress Street in Marion he found he had more than just a new home. After the purchase, he discovered two tombstones in his new backyard. Looking for help on what to do, Doughterly contacted Susan Matthews, President of the Marion Genealogy Society and member of the Friends of Marion Cemeteries and OGS Cemetery Committees.
Man Purchases Home, Finds Tombstones
August 8, 2012 by
Harding Symposium to Explore Ohio’s National Political Importance
July 6, 2012 by
With Mitt Romney and President Barrack Obama visiting Ohio multiple times already this year, organizers of the 3rd Annual Warren G. Harding Symposium hope the importance of Ohio to this year’s presidential election helps spring board direct comparisons and public interest to yesteryear when two Ohioans went head to head for the hearts and minds of the American voter.
State Announces War Era Story Project
June 13, 2012 by
Ohio Department of Aging Director Bonnie Kantor-Burman and Ohio Department of Veterans Services Director Thomas N. Moe today announced the launch of the departments' joint War Era Story Project. The agencies are seeking stories by the people who lived them – from veterans of World War II, to the men, women and children who held steady on the home front.
Harding Home Event Steps into the Past
June 5, 2012 by
Civil War enthusiasts are in for a treat as “Voices of the Union’s War“ is presented at 7 p.m. June 7 under the tent on the grounds of the Harding Home. Three distinct voices from the 1861-64 conflict will converge as photographer Mathew Brady, President Abraham Lincoln and a soldier with the Ohio Colored Troops reveal their thoughts and experiences.
New Book on War of 1812 Offered by Marion Historical Society
May 23, 2012 by
In conjunction with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, the Marion County Historical Society has released its latest publication. The War of 1812 – The Role of the Area Now Known as Marion County, Ohio features a review of key events of the war from national, state and local perspectives.
Genealogy Society Presents First Family Awards
May 1, 2012 by
The Marion Area Genealogy Society (MAGS) held its 26th Annual Banquet on Saturday, April 7, 2012. First Family of Marion County awards were presented to Mary Reinhart, Stuart Koblentz, Martin Shelton, Rachel Shelton, and Michael McLaughlin. Their ancestors’ surnames included Fickle, Free, Gregory, Harvey, Spangler, Tipton, Uncapher, and Williams.
4-H Creator Among 2012 Great Ohioans
April 23, 2012 by
The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board and the Capitol Square Foundation recently announced the 2012 Great Ohioans. The 2012 honorees were presented by the Capitol Square Foundation and unanimously approved by the full membership of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board earlier today. The six honorees were selected from nominations submitted by individuals and organizations throughout Ohio.
Time Capsules Found in Marion Courthouse
August 20, 2010 by
When construction began to renovate the Marion County Courthouse, workers began looking for the time capsule that was placed there. The problem…the capsule wasn’t where the records said. Then, while searching around, they found a capsule they weren’t expecting to find.
The capsule they were looking for was finally found on Monday. It’s smaller than a shoe box, but full of items places there in 1884.
State Launches Grandparents Day Photo Project on Facebook
August 18, 2010 by
Grandparents Day is September 12, 2010, and to celebrate, the Ohio Department of Aging is asking Ohioans to submit photos of grandparents and grandchildren working, learning and serving together via the agency's page on Facebook.
Symposium to Explore the Life and Impact of President Harding
June 23, 2010 by
Symposium will bring together experts on the life of Warren G. Harding to discuss his presidency, life, and impacts he had on the U.S., the world, and history in general. The Warren G. Harding Symposium, set for July 23 and 24, is an academic, social, and cultural exploration of the life and times of America's 29th president.
