Ohio History Connection

In 2014, it was changed again to Ohio History Connection, in what members believed was a more modern and welcoming representation of the organization's image.

Participation declined sharply following the Panic of 1837, and the organization decided to move to Cincinnati in 1848 in hopes that the city's larger population would help revive interest.

The decision led to a period of prosperity for the organization, and it worked closely with the Cincinnati Historical Society for many years.

[2] In 1875, a new organization called the Archaeological Society was founded in the home of Brigadier General Roeliff Brinkerhoff in Mansfield, Ohio.

This led to a closer partnership with the state, in which the government was permitted to appoint six of the fifteen members serving in the board of trustees.

It also led to the organization being granted oversight responsibilities for historical sites across Ohio, beginning with Fort Ancient State Memorial in 1891.

[7] The organization began reaching out to federally recognized tribal nations in 2009, in an effort to incorporate Native American perspectives.

The Center includes state archives and library spaces, a gift shop, and administrative and educational facilities.

[17] In 2002, budget cuts forced the Ohio Village to close except for special events, school and tour groups.

[18] In the summer of 2012, it reopened to the public, relying on volunteers instead of paid staffing, who purchase their own costumes and dedicate at least 16 hours of work per season.

[18] The Ohio Village attempts to "animate history" in the sense of taking what is perceived as one-dimensional and converting it into three dimensions, with the volunteers portraying characters that represent people who truly existed during the mid-to-late 19th century.

[20] The Ohio Village Muffins promote the preservation of the game as it was played in 1860, using underhanded pitching, foregoing the use of gloves, and wearing uniforms that match the time period.

Field trips, outreach programs, and educational kit trunks are available to assist teachers with supplemental learning in their classrooms.

The society also provides public programs that include speakers, theatrical productions, conferences, workshops, holiday gatherings, and presentations.

The site is fully searchable, and users may browse entries by category, topic, media, time period, or geographic region within the state.