Two sites in Ironton to be dedicated on Wednesday The Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tourism Initiative will be dedicating two of Ironton's historic sites in Ironton that were part of the Underground ...

Ohio has more sites in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program than any other state, and a new ...

Ohio has more sites in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program than any other state, and a new ...

FORT WORTH, Texas - The North Texas woman known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" was hospitalized over the weekend in Ohio. According to family members, 98-year-old Opal Lee was hospitalized this ...

Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” is recovering after she was hospitalized last week in Cincinnati, Ohio, according to a statement released by her family. Lee, 98, was in Ohio to be honored ...

One of Springfield’s standout historical sites will be the focus of Juneteenth events in the coming weeks while marking a special anniversary.

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is adding a permanent exhibit for the first time in 15 years.

Sam Boyer's column about people and events in Medina County ...

On May 24, the Mifflin House opened to the public and will remain open, admission-free, every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m ...

Editor's note: This story was clarified to make clear the role of Robert Loney, a Black boatman, in helping freedom seekers cross the Susquehanna River to get further north. The Historic Mifflin ...

The Ohio Historical Markers identify, commemorate and honor the important people, places and events that have contributed to the state's rich history.