Scholar James Lewis contrasts antebellum Midwestern settlers' concepts of orderly land division and ownership with Native American borderless and communal concepts of land use.
To view this clip, select "Settlement of the Northwest Territory" under "Native American Relations Video."
Michael Johnson of Johns Hopkins University discusses the reasons antebellum Midwestern settlers, including those in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, excluded slavery from their states. Johnson considers racism and fear of competition as two possible reasons.
To view this clip, select "The Expansion of Slavery, White Racial Attitudes, and the Settlement of Illinois" under "Frontier Settlement Video."
The Arms Family Museum is housed in Greystone, a century-old Arts and Crafts-style residence. On the first floor, in original period rooms, visitors can experience the Arms's love of handicraft, medieval architecture and design, and the natural environment. The lower level and second floor feature exhibits that explore the history of all the people who have lived in the Mahoning Valley. Artifacts displayed and interpreted in changing galleries help the visitor understand the way of life in the Mahoning Valley for different people at different times, whether Native American, pioneer settler, Welsh coal miner, African American freeman, or Eastern European immigrant.
The museum offers exhibits, guided tours for student groups, teacher resource kits for loan, curriculum guides, teacher in-services, in-class traveling suitcase outreach presentations, and research library access.
"The Clermont County Historical Society (CCHS) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1958. It exists to preserve and interpret Clermont County, Ohio's history. CCHS has the unique role of being the keeper of the County's memories and heritage."
The American Sign Museum presents the history of the United States sign industry and the impacts thereof. Collections include more than 3,000 artifacts—signs, sign making tools, sketches, models, and other items. Signs range from classic gilt lettered pieces to neon and novelty signs.
The museum offers exhibits and guided tours. Admission can be scheduled outside of the museum's normal hours of operation. Please call ahead to ascertain that the museum will be open on the day you wish to visit.
The Aurora Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Aurora, Ohio. To this end, the society offers a museum of local history with rotating exhibits.
The society offers exhibits.
The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center aims to educate the public about African-American history and culture from African origins to the present through a variety of programs, including museum exhibits, research and publications, visiting scholars, oral and visual history, and adult and children's educational activities.
The museum and center offer exhibits and tours.
The Shanes Crossing Historical Society preserves and shares the history of the village of Rockford, OH. To this end, the society operates a museum, located within the former Rockford Lumber Company.
The society offers exhibits.
The Great Lakes Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of the "Inland Seas" and the Great Lakes region of the United States. The society also owns and operates the Inland Seas Maritime Museum, a research center, and the recently reconstructed Vermilion lighthouse.
The society offers field trip programs, guided tours, research resources, and special events. The website offers a history of the society, visitor information, a calendar of events, and a virtual tour of the museum.
The Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum presents information on the Underground Railroad, Civil War, and Americana. The museum is housed within the circa 1841 Hubbard House. The first floor depicts 1840s life in the Connecticut Western Reserve.
The museum offers exhibits, period rooms, self-guided tours, and guided tours.