FISCAL YEAR 2017 Annual Report A MESSAGE FROM THE A MESSAGE FROM THE Executive Director & CEO Board President

Our mission is to spark the discovery of ’s take field trips to our sites, and 20% of all As Board President, They helped me understand how history stories. Embrace the present, share the past fourth graders in Ohio are taught Ohio history I work to forward our mission to spark the nurtures our personal identity and showcases and transform the future. with our Ohio As America online textbook. discovery of Ohio’s stories. our place in the stories of our families, community and nation. The exploration of history provides a unique • Our historic site and museum system is My own discovery of history was sparked by a opportunity to draw us in to the life and times robust. We partner with local organizers series of books given to me while I was a junior This past year, I’ve been visiting each of our of another generation. When we immerse to operate more than 50 historic sites and in high school. Historical Collections of Ohio by more than 50 historic sites across the state ourselves in the stories of our past, we can museums across Ohio and this year we were Henry Howe is essentially an encyclopedia of where local history thrives. Thousands of understand different perspectives and gain honored to add the John and Annie Glenn Ohio stories. school children visit our historic sites each year home in New Concord, Ohio. and gain an understanding of their importance valuable insight into our world today. This Henry Howe traveled all over the state in the in our shared understanding of the past–at the perspective helps us relate directly to the plight • Like most museums, a mere fraction of 19th century interviewing Ohioans, making National Afro-American Museum and Cultural of the soldier, the toils of a suffragist or the collections and archival items are easily sketches of the landscape and gathering Center in Wilberforce they learn about Colonel struggles of a refugee. available to the public. However, we believe information about this unique place and its Charles Young, the trailblazing soldier and History gives us grounding; it provides a firm that Ohio’s treasures should be accessible to people. He collected oral histories from the civil rights leader. At in Adams place and understanding of who we are and everyone. We’ve made it our goal to make early Ohio settlers who struck out on their own County they hear about the ancient American where we came from. It helps us gain an 95% of our objects available to all Ohioans in and made their lives here. Indians who built the spectacular appreciation for the contributions and the the next five years. These volumes were originally given to my that’s recognized worldwide. sacrifices of those who came before us. By On behalf of everyone who has helped in these great grandfather, who was a teacher, and These historic places immerse you in the stories preserving and sharing those authentic and and all successes or who have been touched passed down to me. They were a point of pride of our shared past and build a foundation for an engaging stories, we create a strong footing this year by some aspect of Ohio History, thank for me even then, and I immediately signed my appreciation of history among future generations. for future citizens to stand on and succeed. you. A special thanks to Gov. John R. Kasich, name inside the cover, just like my grandfather This past year, the Ohio History Connection the Ohio General Assembly, our members, had done before me. I’m honored to continue this work of sparking worked tirelessly to preserve and share the donors and volunteers across Ohio. discovery of Ohio’s stories in the year to come. I’m from Belmont County, an area rich in history stories of Ohio: The future of Ohio History is bright. I hope and one of Ohio’s earliest counties. Howe’s Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and • Our historic preservation efforts are nationally you’ll join me in preserving Ohio’s stories entries about my corner of the state drew all Ohioans. now and in the year to come. recognized; in 2016 Ohio led the nation in me in–those sections always had bookmarks Sincerely, completed federal tax credit projects and Sincerely, and tabbed pages. These books got so much we’re currently third in the nation for listings use over the years that I even had to get the to the National Register of Historic Places. bindings replaced. • Our educational experiences are preparing These stories allowed me to discover where leaders for tomorrow; thousands of students I came from and my place in my community. Robert W. Lucas participate annually in Ohio History Day and Burt Logan

2 • Ohio History Connection FY2017 Annual Report • 3 OUR MISSION

Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future. Your public history organization dedicated to preserving and

CORE VALUES sharing Ohio’s stories.

RELEVANCE Addressing and communicating the significance WHAT WE DO of history with Ohio’s diverse people • Manage more than 50 historic sites and AUTHENTICITY museums across Ohio. Valuing artifacts and true stories of history • Care for our state’s collections and archives INCLUSIVITY and share the stories of Ohio and Ohioans. Appealing to all Ohioans, • Administer the state historic preservation especially underserved audiences office that helps preserve historic places STEWARDSHIP in Ohio. Protecting the evidence of Ohio history • Provide education and outreach services WORKING TOGETHER that support students, teachers, local history Pursuing teamwork and sharing groups and communities in Ohio. authority and responsibility

4 • Ohio History Connection FY2017 Annual Report • 5 HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

CONGRATS, FEDERAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS Zoar Village! Preserve the Fabric One of the 20 best Our historic site in Tuscarawas County was recognized as a National Historic Landmark this year. of Ohio’s Communities small towns This designation identifies Zoar Village as a place that possesses exceptional value and quality in illustrating Ohio is #1 in the nation for the number of successfully completed Federal Historic Tax to visit and interpreting the heritage of the . Credit projects. In fiscal year 2016 (October 2015–September 2016) Ohio saw 103 projects Only around 2,500 sites in the nation share this premier – SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE – completed with this national program. status. In addition to being added to this prestigious national list, Zoar was also named one of the 20 best Administered by the and the Internal Revenue Service in partnership with our State Historic Preservation small towns to visit in 2017 by Smithsonian Magazine. Office, the Federal Historic Tax Credit is instrumental in preserving the historic places that give cities, towns and rural areas their special character. Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by German Separatists seeking religious Federal Historic Tax Credits provide immense positive economic impact on the cities and towns that take advantage of them. freedom. The settlers of Zoar established an almost entirely self-sufficient utopian community that existed until 1898. Today, Zoar Village provides an Since the inception of the program, 2.3 million jobs have been created nationally. In Ohio, each combined federal and state authentic 19th-century experience for visitors all over Ohio. historic tax credit project on average results in 93 new permanent jobs and 78 construction jobs. Just a few years ago, the future of this historic community was threatened In addition to economic growth, historic preservation contributes to local pride and provides a better understanding of as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considered removing a levee that where we are as a community today. Our historic places enable us to discover our own place in the stories of our families, protected the site from flooding. Thanks to local and national advocacy and communities and nation. support for Zoar Village, plans to remove the levee were set aside and the Ohio’s achievement shows a statewide dedication to preserving these historic places and a commitment to investing in conversation changed from “Save Zoar” to “Preserve Zoar.” preservation now and for years to come. We see this historic site thriving on a national stage and look forward to what the future brings. Mitchell’s Ice Cream in Ohio City received historic preservation tax credits in their renovation of the historic Rialto Theater.

6 • Ohio History Connection FY2017 Annual Report • 7 OUTREACH EDUCATION & OUTREACH

OHIO’S RICH PARTNER TRIBES WITH BHUTANESE–NEPALI HISTORIC TIES TO OHIO: American Absentee- Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

Citizen Potawatomi Nation "We want to Neighbors Indian History Delaware Nation

get visitors Delaware Tribe of Indians An exhibit that opened May 5, 2017 at the Ohio History At the Ohio History Connection, we continue to do Center explores the story of Ohio’s largest current-day looking at work that reveals the histories of the many modern-day Eastern Shawnee refugee community–about 20,000 Bhutanese-Nepalis federally-recognized tribes connected to Ohio. Tribe of Oklahoma the refugees who now live in central Ohio after leaving their native Forest County Potawatomi in these Bhutan and living for as long as 20 years in temporary There are 44 federally-recognized native tribes who are connected to Ohio camps in Nepal. through homelands, sites and treaties. The majority of tribes were forcibly Miami Tribe of Oklahoma removed from the state in the mid-19th century under Indian Removal portraits to Bhutanese-Nepali Neighbors: Photographs by Tariq Tarey showcases policies, but their impact on our shared history is significant today and Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma 30 photographs of members of the Bhutanese-Nepali community. Each central to the history of our region. see them Peoria Tribe of photograph was taken by award-winning photographer Tariq Tarey and is Of our more than 50 historic sites across Ohio, nearly half have a Indians of Oklahoma as equals— accompanied by a narrative written by Doug Rutledge, which details each connection to American Indian history and culture. The Newark , Pokagon Band individual’s history. built by Ohio’s ancient native people, is the largest set of geometric of Potawatomi to say The photographs emphasize the historic sequence of the Bhutanese-Nepali earthworks ever known; Serpent Mound in Adams County is an icon refugee experience: living and working in Bhutan, being forced to leave of indigenous cultural achievements, mainly because of its enormous Prairie Band ‘This could Bhutan, living in refugee camps in Nepal, resettling in Columbus, finding scale and its remarkable resemblance to a serpent. Both sites, along with Potawatomi Nations jobs, buying homes and finally becoming American citizens. Earthworks & Nature Preserve, are on the tentative list for be my uncle’ Seneca-Cayuga inscription on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. The curators of the exhibit humanize these stories through vibrant imagery Tribe of Oklahoma or ‘This of the individuals themselves. Photographer Tariq Tarey said, “We want to Many tribes with historic ties to Ohio now reside in Oklahoma and other get visitors looking at the refugees in these portraits to see them as equals— states such as New York and Michigan. We’re working to bridge that gap Seneca Nation of Indians could be my to say, ‘This could be my uncle’ or ‘This could be my neighbor.’” and include more of their perspectives on the interpretation of our historic Shawnee Tribe sites and in our educational resources. neighbor.’” This exhibit has given us the opportunity to engage with new American communities in our state. Our Bhutanese-Nepali neighbors are adding to This past November, we held our very first Tribal Nations Conference and Tonawanda Nation – TARIQ TAREY – the narrative of our shared history, and help us learn and better understand hosted tribal representatives and leaders from across the country. It was an Turtle Mountain Band the refugee experience in Ohio. amazing opportunity to welcome tribes to Ohio again and to connect with of Chippewa Indians the leaders and staff of tribal governments. Wyandotte Nation In the coming year, we look forward to continuing our work together with our tribal partners to preserve and share this important history with all Ohioans.

8 • Ohio History Connection FY2017 Annual Report • 9 EDUCATION & OUTREACH COLLECTIONS & ARCHIVES

Brianna McGuire, right, at the with Reita Smith and Randel Rogers

OHIO HISTORY DAY HELPS

“A strong Students Bring WORLD WAR I history education History to Life Centennial These is crucial to Thousands of students compete in the Ohio History collections Day contest each year. An affiliate of the National This year marks the 100th anniversary of the United help us preserving History Day program and sponsored by Ohio History States entering World War I. To commemorate this our Connection, Ohio History Day promotes history important year, we're making more of our collection understand education in schools and gives students in grades 4–12 related to Ohio’s place in this worldwide conflict the world democracy.” the chance to become historians. more accessible.

– BRIANNA MCGUIRE – Through rigorous research, students create historical papers, performances, Thanks to a from the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH), as it was documentaries, exhibits and websites that they present at local, state and we'll be digitizing a comprehensive collection of more than 5,000 items 100 years national competitions. related to the “Great War.” These materials include photos, newspaper Ohio History Day student Brianna McGuire from Gallipolis took part in this clippings, posters, diaries and other archival resources that document ago and year’s competition and made it to nationals in College Park, Maryland for Ohio’s role in WWI. This collection will be available online for students, the fifth time. McGuire recently shared her Ohio History Day experiences researchers and anyone with an interest in Ohio’s important place in this how history with the Ohio Senate Finance Committee. She emphasized the program’s national story. impact in enriching her history education, building her self-confidence and In addition, there’s now a special display at the shapes our outlined the importance of history in creating engaged citizens. which features nearly 1,000 WWI artifacts including military uniforms and weapons, patriotic pins, souvenirs brought home from Europe by Ohio world today. During her testimony Brianna said, "A strong history education is crucial to troops and much more. preserving our democracy." These collections help us better understand the world as it was 100 years In the program, students gain critical 21st century learning skills. They learn ago and how this history shapes our world today. Through diary entries how to research, judge the accuracy of sources, examine facts and draw from soldiers on the ground in France to newspaper articles out of Canton conclusions about our world today through the lens of history. detailing life on the Homefront, these artifacts tell real stories about real This year Brianna will be working with the National WWII Museum as a people, which gives us a sense of how our communities reacted to this war student ambassador. She is one of only eight students in the country that and a perspective on how this event still affects our lives in 2017. gets this opportunity, and she’ll be collecting oral histories from veterans.

10 • Ohio History Connection FY2017 Annual Report • 11 SITE LOCAL SITE PARTNER Adena Mansion & Gardens...... Adena Mansion and Gardens Society Armstrong Air & Space Museum...... Armstrong Air & Space Museum Association Big Bottom Memorial Park...... Village of Stockport Our Historic Sites Buckeye Furnace...... Friends of Buckeye Furnace, Inc. Buffington Island Battlefield Memorial Park...... Ohio History Connection Campus Martius Museum...... Friends of the Museums Cedar Bog Nature Preserve...... Cedar Bog Association Cooke-Dorn House...... The Old House Guild of Sandusky and Museums Custer Monument...... Custer Memorial Association Davis Memorial Nature Preserve...... Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas & Preserves Fallen Timbers Battlefield Memorial Park...... Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries & Nature Preserve...... Licking Valley Heritage Society

Glacial Grooves 90 Fort Amanda Memorial Park...... Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District Geological Preserve Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve...... Dayton Society of Natural History

TOLEDO 475 Inscription Rock Fort Hill Earthworks & Nature Preserve...... The Arc of Appalachia Preserve System 11 Fallen Timbers Petroglyphs 271 Fort Jefferson Memorial Park...... Darke County Commissioners Battlefield 80 Shaker Historical Museum Fort Laurens...... Zoar Community Association Memorial Park 90

90 CLEVELAND Fort Meigs...... Fort Meigs Association Cooke-Dorn 80 House Museum & Monument...... Fort Recovery Historical Society Rutherford B. 80 Youngstown 75 23 Hayes Presidential Glacial Grooves Geological Preserve...... Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Kelleys Island State Park Library & Museums 271 Historical Tallmadge Center Hanby House...... Westerville Historical Society Church 76 YOUNGSTOWN Harriet Beecher Stowe House...... Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Inc. FINDLAY 76 AKRON 76 Rutherford B. Hayes & Museums Hayes Presidential Center, Inc. 71 77 Indian Mill...... Wyandot County Archeological & Historical Society 30 Indian Mill 11 30 Inscription Rock Petroglyphs...... Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Kelleys Island State Park MANSFIELD 30 LIMA John Rankin House...... Ripley Heritage, Inc. Fort Amanda Memorial Park Fort Laurens Johnston Farm & Indian Agency...... Johnston Farm Friends Council 33 Museum of Ceramics Armstrong Air & Zoar Village John & Annie Glenn Museum ...... Museum Association of East 68 Warren G. Harding McCook House Space Museum Home & Memorial Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve...... Friends of Buckeye Furnace, Inc. 75 Schoenbrunn Fort Recovery 71 Lockington Locks...... Johnston Farm Friends Council Village 7 Museum & Monument 23 Custer Logan Elm...... Pickaway County Park District Monument McCook House...... Carroll County Historical Society Lockington Locks 33 Hanby House Quaker Yearly Miamisburg Mound...... City of Miamisburg Johnston Farm & Newark John & Annie Meeting House & Indian Agency 270 Earthworks Glenn Museum Benjamin Lundy/ Museum of Ceramics...... Museum of Ceramics Foundation Cedar Bog 70 COLUMBUS NEWARK Free Labor Store National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center.... Ohio History Connection Fort Jeerson Nature Preserve Ohio History Memorial Park National Road & National Road & Zane Grey Museum...... Museum Association of East Muskingum 70 Shrum Center & 70 Zane Grey Museum SPRINGFIELD Flint Ridge Mound Ancient Quarries ...... Explore Licking County 70 77 Paul Laurence 33 & Nature Preserve Ohio History Center & Ohio Village...... Ohio History Connection Dunbar House 71 35 23 Ohio River Museum...... Friends of the Museums DAY TON National Afro-American LANCASTER Big Bottom Museum & Cultural Center Memorial Park 7 Our House Tavern...... The Friends of Our House Miamisburg 68 Logan Mound Elm Wahkeena MARIETTA Paul Laurence Dunbar House...... 35 Nature Preserve Campus Martius Museum Quaker Yearly Meeting House...... Historical Society of Mount Pleasant 75 Adena Mansion 71 Fort Ancient & Gardens Ohio River Museum Schoenbrunn Village...... Dennison Railroad Depot Museum Earthworks & William Story Mound Serpent Mound...... The Arc of Appalachia Preserve System 275 Nature Preserve 50 Henry 50 32 Shaker Historical Museum...... The Shaker Historical Society Harrison 68 CINCINNATI Leo Petroglyphs & Tomb 50 Fort Hill ...... Ohio History Connection 35 Nature Preserve 33 7 Harriet Beecher Earthworks & 23 Story Mound...... Adena Mansion and Gardens Society Stowe House Nature Preserve 41 Buckeye Tallmadge Church...... City of Tallmadge Serpent Mound 32 BuŽngton U.S. Grant 32 Furnace Birthplace Island U.S. ...... Historic New Richmond, Inc. U.S. Grant Davis Memorial Battlefield Boyhood Home U.S. & Schoolhouse...... U.S. Grant Homestead Association Nature Preserve Our House Memorial Park 52 & Schoolhouse PORTSMOUTH Tavern Wahkeena Nature Preserve...... Fairfield County Historical Parks Commission John Rankin House Warren G. Harding Home & Memorial...... Marion Technical College 7 52 Tomb...... Harrison Symmes Memorial Foundation Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor...... Youngstown State University 52 Zoar Village...... Zoar Community Association

12 • Ohio History Connection FY2017 Annual Report • 13 $30,000,000 TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION $25,000,000 FISCAL YEAR 2017

Annual $20,000,000 Leadership

Revenue + $15,000,000 LEADERSHIP TEAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES EX-OFFICIO Expenses Burt Logan OFFICERS John R. Kasich $10,000,000 Executive Director & CEO Governor, State of Ohio Robert W. Lucas President, Pemberville Larry Obhof President, Ohio Senate $5,000,000 Jackie Barton Ronald J. Ungvarsky Director, Historic Sites & Facilities Vice President, Bexley Kenny Yuko Minority Leader, Ohio Senate Stephen George Jon T. Elsasser 1% 0 Senior Advisor to the CEO Treasurer, Zoar Cliff Rosenberger FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 Speaker of the Ohio House Stacey Halfmoon James A. Wilson 8% Capital GRF † Contracts/Grants Contributions Earned Revenue Other Director, American Indian Relations Secretary, Bexley Fred Strahorn

† General Revenue Fund Minority Leader, Kimberlee Kiehl TRUSTEES Ohio House of Representatives 18% Director, Museum of Ohio Project Thomas V. Chema, Westlake Todd McCormick Todd Kleismit President, Ohio Local History Alliance SUPPORT Director, Community & C. Ellen Connally, Cleveland AND 42% Government Relations Loann W. Crane, Columbus Janet Bednarek Site Operations, Education and Interpretive Programs President, Ohio Academy of History REVENUE Stacia Kuceyeski James F. Dicke II, New Bremen Director, Outreach John Carey 15% State Archives and Library Richard F. Hillis, Powell 2% Chancellor, Ohio Board of Regents Jerri Letcavits Historic Preservation Oce George M. lronstrack, Oxford Executive Assistant to CEO Michael Woytek 16% Capital Projects Suhas Kakde, Spring Valley President, Ohio Academy of Science Jamison Pack Management and General 14% Chief Marketing Officer Joseph M. Patchen, Worthington Paolo DeMaria Superintendent of Public Instruction Development Jennifer Scheehle Michael G. Rapp, Blue Ash Chief Development Officer David Goodman State Capital Projects Elizabeth A. Weibel, Chagrin Falls Director, Ohio Development Amanda Terrell State General Revenue Fund 15% 51% Services Agency EXPENSES Director, State Historic Contracts and Grants Preservation Office Laura P. Battocletti Director, Review Contributions (Financial, Materials and Services) Jeff Ward and Advisory Board 13% Chief Financial Officer Earned Revenue Jon T. Elsasser Charles Wash Chair, Ohio History Connection Investments Director, National Afro-American Foundation Board Museum & Cultural Center Total: $27,115,000 5% Megan Wood Director, Museum & Library Services

From FY 2010 to FY 2017*, the Ohio History Connection has 226% seen the following results: 2,154 Members volunteers donated 96,265 hours of their Contributions time, providing a value of Earned Revenue 33% 24% 22% $1,899,131 in support. Number of Visitors Across 57 Sites

*FY 2017 data is preliminary and not final. For audited FY17 information, contact 800.686.1537.

14 • Ohio History Connection FY2017 Annual Report • 15 FY2017 BY THE

Numbers 788,269 items in Ohio Memory, a statewide collaborative 19,242 digital library school children visited Ohio 7,000 Village and students participated the Ohio in Ohio History Day. History 45,195 $74,000 pages from Center. granted from the Ohio History Fund to seven historic Ohio newspapers organizations throughout newly digitized and available Ohio. Since the Ohio online on Ohio Memory History Fund began in 2012, it has made a total of $522,000 in grants to 53 organizations across Ohio. 23,000+ students now use Ohio as America, our online textbook for 22,100 fourth graders hours of service and 1,300 people trained in preserving and promoting Ohio history by 13 AmeriCorps members 4,015 projects, ranging from housing projects to road $496.9 million construction were reviewed was invested in historic buildings with the goal of minimizing 56 in 2017 through the Historic destruction of historic new markers were proposed, written resources in the course Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program, of development. and installed by Ohio communities. which brings the total to $4.48 To date, there are 1,640 markers with at billion invested in Ohio. least three in each of Ohio’s 88 counties.

16 • Ohio History Connection FY2017 Annual Report • 17 SPONSOR Court Hall Jr. Businesses, Foundations SUPPORTER MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS $1,200–$2,499 Maryana K. Hall & Organizations $150–$349 5-Star Staffing Individuals Bob & Beth Hamilton Individuals Akers Identity LLC Mary J. & Mike Abroe John L. & Jean M. Hank Anonymous (6) Capital Communication Concepts John D. & Francille M. Firebaugh Linda Hanke Dana L. Alexander & Adam Strait Chicago Title Agency of Marion, Inc. Annual Supporters George T. Glover Richard & Jeanne Hannan Joseph A. Alutto & George Fabe Fund of The John E. Hancock Julia S. Hansen Carol L. Newcomb Greater Cincinnati Foundation Thank you to the generous Ohioans and friends who support the mission of Holly & William Heer Henry Hauser Jr. Dale & Roberta Angerman Fireline, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Herr William A. & Linda S. Herrnstein Alice K. Bacon the Ohio History Connection. We are grateful to all those who have shown their Franklin Heating Cooling & Kathleen M. Hillibish-Fernandez Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Bailey commitment to Ohio history, and we take this opportunity to recognize those George & Phyllis Knepper Refrigeration, Inc. Philip Kuceyeski Rebecca C. Huddle Margaret E. Baird who have made a gift of $150 or more during the period of July 1, 2016 through Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio Robert D. Lindner Jr. Kiehner Johnson Lodge No. 70 Paula Baker June 30, 2017. Although space does not permit us to list the many individuals Randall A. Mason Tom & Joyce Johnson Mr. & Mrs. John W. Galbreath Fund Jackie Barton who contributed less than $150, we wish to thank them for their support. Andrew Noble Rosemary Joyce Thomas C. Hays & Mary Ann Arthur & Kathleen Bauer Carolyn & Dan Owens James A. Kaval Hays Family Foundation Barbara S. Bayless Patricia J. Sawvel Mr. & Mrs. Byron L. Kentner Hieronymus Family Fund, Inc. Donald & Jean Beckett Thomas R. Schiff Beverly Kiehl Jewish Family Services Jennifer Bellville-Marrion Suzyn J. Schwebel Epstein Laura Klein Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter, LPA Rex & Karen Berney & Bruce Epstein Todd Kleismit & Lisa Defendiefer The Kroger Company Professor Mansel G. Blackford Priscilla & Fred Schwier Marilyn M. Kuchta The Roberta L. Ewing Marks Jack Blosser Erik R. Stoddard Maryline & John Kulewicz Charitable Lead Trust Anne & Charles F. Botti Jr. Tom & Elizabeth Sturges Jerri Letcavits McGann Media Group Michael W. Brandl Doug & Suzanne Sweeney Dr. Bernard F. Losekamp Montei Foundation Catherine M. Bremner DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE BENEFACTOR Heinrich Family Foundation PATRON Mr. & Mrs. David H. Timmons Thomas & Nancy Lurie Murray American River Towing, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Browne This extraordinary group of $25,000–$49,999 Johnston Farm Friends Council $2,500–$4,999 Dr. & Mrs. James A. Vaughan Frederick W. Martin Nurtur SalonSpa Columbus, LLC Richard P. Bryan & leaders and visionaries embrace Individuals Johnston Supply, Inc. Individuals Puffin Foundation West, Ltd. Regina M. Amidon the mission and strategic Jane M. Werum Barbara B. Massie & Estate of Parker B. Brown The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Anonymous (2) Ryan B. Jaroncyk Two Caterers, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Randall L. Buchman initiatives of the Ohio History Dave & Nanci Westrick Nancy Wolfe Lane Family Fund Wright Brothers, Inc. Connection. We are honored Bob & Liz Fox Adrianna C. Bonn Donald & Ellen Yerks Brandon & Tracie McCall Frederick A. Buck Harry C. Moores Foundation to partner with them and are Roberta Hannay Emmett Conway Joseph & Johanna Meara Lois Chandler Businesses, Foundations grateful for their investment Dr. Richard Kent Harding & Ida Copenhaver & James Ginter Terry M. & Martha J. Miller CONTRIBUTOR Christine Coakley SUSTAINER & Organizations of $1,200 or more to support Dr. Sally A. Harding Dr. & Mrs. Jerome Cunningham Fred & Carol Milligan $350–$499 Franklin B. Conaway innovation and excellence. Tamala Longaberger $5,000–$9,999 Pepper Family Fund of The Garrett & Sidney Dill Greater Cincinnati Foundation Dick Moore Individuals C. Ellen Connally Lee & Linda Sisler Individuals Joanne & Chris Figge United Way of Central Ohio Mr. & Mrs. William J. Muthig Andrew T. Alderman Robin T. Cotton MD 1885 COUNCIL Businesses, Foundations Mr. & Mrs. William A. Bickell Cindy & Larry Hilsheimer John Douglas Neel Elizabeth A. Beck Elizabeth R. Craig $50,000 & above & Organizations Roger D. Braun Anne K. Jeffrey DONOR HONOR ROLL Gary & Heather Ness Ann C. Bigelow Alan Curtis Individuals Ryan & Sarah Campbell CollegeAdvantage, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Jenkins PARTNER Wesley Newhouse Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Brandt David & Adelaide Davies Anonymous (3) Ohio’s 529 Plan Jon & Cindy Elsasser Suhas & Patty Kakde $500–$1,199 Ann Newsom David Connors Thelda E. Davies The Chester Family Conestoga Glenda S. Greenwood David & Judith Lanning Phyllis Nicholson Bettie Friedman Mr. & Mrs. P. Michael DeAngelo Individuals Loann W. Crane Fahey Bank Sherry & Kevin Hall Estate of Michael D. Lehman Marilyn Paulsen Judge Richard A. Frye Linda L. Deitz & Bryan Wooden Anonymous Donald E. & Dawn Easley Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Dr. & Mrs. George T. Harding IV Bob & Karen Lucas Colonel & Mrs. Wayne Pittman Phil & Marilyn Hall Edward & Lois Del Grosso Mr. & Mrs. James M. Appold Estate of Nancy A. McGary Hoover Foundation Richard F. Hillis Mr. & Mrs. John C. Matesich III Michael G. & Andrea Rapp Joe E. Heimlich & Eileen Dray-Bardon Bill & Diana Arthur Charles C. Wright Steven & Brenda Johnston Ted & Kathy McKinniss Yolita Rausche James H. Hodnett Ruth Anna Duff PACESETTER Beth Benko & James Atkinson Joe & Judy Lenhart Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Miller Sally Rogers Roger & Sheila Hollenbaugh Mr. & Mrs. Douglas R. Eakins Businesses, Foundations $10,000–$24,999 George & Nancy Bain & Organizations Burt & Bonnie Logan John H. Morris Ann Royer Thomas Ernst Huenefeld C. John & Flo Ann Easton David B. & Suzanne S. Baker Dr. Dominic & Helen Bitonte Individuals Fred D. Pfening Vernon Pack Katharine & Robert C. Ruhl Larry & Donna James Dr. & Mrs. Lynn E. Elfner John C. & Jana L. Bartram Family Foundation Judge Deborah Alspach Martha Gerber Rittinger Joe & Sara Patchen Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Rutter William G. Kofron Donn Ellerbrock Laurence & Elizabeth Bicking Warren Brown Family Foundation Estate of Owen Barr Jeffrey & Christine Rodek Ted Prasse Rob & Jennifer Scheehle Bill Mahon Carl E. Engelman Judge & Mrs. Timothy S. Black Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Verna Corey Jodi & Stanley Ross Patricia Simons Richard & Willa Sisson Dr. & Mrs. Paul McFadden M. Eugene Engle John & Susan Boylan Charitable Trust Consortium Debra Duncan & Steve Hankison Robert B. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Ralph W. Talmage Steve Stephens & Diana Sara & Terry Miller Mary L. Fawcett Martha M. Callihan John Hauck Foundation Ted Graham Bob & Hope Taft Roselia C. Deters Verhoff Lockwood Marilyn O'Brien & Margaret Nix Senator & Mrs. Richard H. Finan David & Diane Campbell David A. & Helen P. Horn Mr. & Mrs. George M. Jones Linnette L. Torbet Jim & Diana Waddell Dan & Rebecca Terrible James & Catherine Oda Marjorie Finley Charitable Trust Karen E. Campbell Donna Laidlaw Jim, Kim, Kate & Meg Wilson Dana Tyler Brad Ostroff Eric Floehr Businesses, Foundations ICF Foundation Neil & Christine Mortine Mary Kupiec Cayton John & Rebekah Vogel John & Norine Prim Businesses, Foundations & Organizations Fred & Veronica Frost Marion Community Foundation Richard & Jude Parke Anthony G. Chila Meta von Rabenau Marilyn Pritchett & Organizations Anonymous Marjorie Furney The Mennel Milling Company Estate of Dr. E. Jane Porter Beth Crane & Richard McKee Jeff & Sandy Ward Steve & Debra Schumann CoBank The Hampden W. & James R. & Mary Ann Gardner OhioHealth Corporation Paul & Jane Davis Ronald J. Ungvarsky & The Grand Lodge of Ohio Free Erma R. Catterton Fund of Geraldine B. Warner Amanda S. Terrell Rick & Diane Geis Douglas C. & Lynn M. Roberts Susan Tomasky Thomas Davis & Accepted Masons The Dayton Foundation Richard K. Wendt Janet G. Todd George & Michelle Geissbuhler Family Foundation The James Dicke Family Businesses, Foundations Marietta Community Foundation, Inc. Gordon Chandler Memorial Fund David Wilhelm Ray A. Waldren Cloene Samuels Fund of The Deliaan Gettler & Organizations of The Columbus Foundation Patty Donnally Brian L. & Erin Holmes Wingfield Megan & Cameron Wood Columbus Foundation Marion Rotary Club Kathryn Gibbons Anonymous Kenwel Printers Jeffrey R. Eadie Kathy Wyatt Melody Young Louise Taft Semple Foundation Muskingum Valley Area Chamber Tracey Gilbert Central Ohio Farmers Co-op Inc. of Commerce Morral Companies, LLC Mr. & Mrs. William B. Eldredge Sims Brothers Recycling Businesses, Foundations Bruce Goetzman The Columbus Foundation Ohio Local History Alliance Patterson Family Endowment Judy Anne Fox The Dennis & Sara Trachsel & Organizations Arthur & Molly Greenberg C. Walder Parke Family Foundation Fund of The Piqua Susanne E. Geier Foundation Tom E. Dailey Foundation Community Foundation Battelle Tom & Linda Grey Peoples Bank Dareth Gerlach The Waddell Foundation J. Mack Gamble Fund of the Sons Mary Miller Patton Fund Youngstown State University Beth Grimes-Flood & Tom Flood & Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen G. Whitney Snyder Charitable Fund of The Columbus Foundation History Dept. Melissa Hackett Genji Fund of The Greater Mary Jo Stafford Charitable Trust Wendy's International Foundation Jeffrey & Kelly Hall Cincinnati Foundation Henry A. True Trust

18 19 Dr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Halpin Marcus & Marcy Rall Miami Valley Steam Threshers Bernice S. Gay* Dr. A. Jeanette Sexton Patterson Family Endowment for Michelle L. Rowley-Welsch Cyrus Charles Null Dr. Edward L. Hamblin Mark & Denise Ramser Assn, Inc Westerville Columbus the Piqua Historical Area from Mindy Hall from Ann Hagedorn Virginia Hamister Georgeanne & Michael Reuter Orient Lodge No. 321 F&AM Mary Eloise Green* Kathryn A. Sheedy* Randall Worthington Endowment David Snyder Nancy Parsons Columbus Westerville for Adena from Tracey Gilbert from Conestoga Lynn M. Hanson Larry & Janet Robertson Our Towne Mechanicsburg Phyllis Greene Isabel H. Simmons* The Towboat W.P. Snyder, Jr. Robert M. "Bob" Parsons Dellas H. & Shirley L. Harder Elizabeth S. Ruppert MD Sinclair Community College Memorials Granville Columbus Endowment from Conestoga Rodney & Tina Harrah Jessica Sells St. James Lutheran Church Inc. Johann Caspar Buhrer & Arthur R. Haire* Lillian Skeele* The Worthington Family Chester & Mildred Roberts Anna Maria Miller Buhrer Clara H. Harsh David Shanks The Troy Foundation Powell Columbus Endowment for Adena from Douglas C. & Lynn M. from Dolores A. Shidler Karen L. Hassel The Honorable Henry E. Shaw Jr. Union County Convention Court Hall, Jr. Robert Burns Smith Roberts Family Foundation Andrew Cayton & Visitors Bureau Columbus Worthington Hills Bertha M. Rose Jim & Jan Heinrich Dennis & Linda Sheets IN-KIND DONATIONS from Mary Kupiec Cayton Unisan, LLC Mary C. Hanes* David J. Snyder from Richard E. Hartle MD Robert & Patricia Henley Katherine Shipman Thank you to the following Mr. & Mrs. Jack Chester Whitemyer Advertising Inc Euclid Andover Gary Shaw Michael S. Herschler David & Danita Shneidman individuals and organizations from The Chester Women's Fund of Central Ohio Lawrence L. Heyder* Mary H. Staats* that have made generous from Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Joshua & Brandy Hill Marvin Shrimplin Family Foundation Krukowski Wynford Elementary School Sunbury Zanesville contributions to support the William E. Hughes Jane A. Simmons Sandra Davies David B. Smith Sheila Hodgson* Kay Barnhouse Stout* Ohio History Connection. from Lisa Adkins Fern E. Hunt Jason & Kathleen Skestos from Conestoga MATCHING GIFTS Columbus Cambridge from Thelda E. Davies John & Barb Hykes Stefani Smith Richard W. Burry Sylvia E. St. Pierre The following organizations Margaret A. Hukill* Lillian Bimeler Sturm* Nettie Enss Linda Busken Jergens Stephen G. & Susan M. Smith Lancaster Zoar Giant Eagle from Conestoga generously matched their from Donald Enss Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Jirousek Phil Spaugy Hugh Huntington* John W. Taylor* New Century CSA David Sweney employees' contributions. Joseph R. Fawcett from Dr. Barbara Zollinger Jerry & Jeanette Kantzer Margaret & Robert Spernoga Columbus Cambridge Ohio Wesleyan University from Mary L. Fawcett Craigslist Charitable Fund Sweney PhD David Kaplan Effie Spillman Dorothy M. Jacobs* Robert Waters Sr.* Dr. Doug Rutledge Elizabeth M. Hague Discover Financial Services Columbus Georgetown Dorothy R. Theller Joyce Kaufmann Joan P. Stadler Dr. David Staley from Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Barnett from Gary & Karen Deighton ExxonMobil Foundation Frank & Julie Jungers Jane Werum from Donna Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. King Jr. Greg Stewart & Susan Ernst Tariq Tarey Lowell L. Williams, MD Focused Capitol Solutions LLC Portland, OR Columbus from Rhoma Berlin Warren & Mary King Dr. Mac A. Stewart from Ronald & Beverly Burns from Conestoga Wolfe Associates, Inc. Louise Kaercher* Randall Worthington* HONORIALS & MEMORIALS William Q. Kirkwood Philip W. Stichter Hilliard Washington Court House from Catherine Conte Preston Wolfe A tribute gift is a meaningful way from Carol Davis from Nancy Wolfe Lane Chuck & June Knaack Charlotte L. Stiverson Michael D. Lehman* Fred J. Zint* ELEANOR C. MABRY to remember or honor a loved from Sandy B. Farber Family Fund of The Tina Knisley J. Craig & Rebecca T. Strafford Greenville Wapakoneta LEGACY SOCIETY one or an occasion. The Ohio from Nancy Fuchik Columbus Foundation Robert W. & Karen Lucas from Mr. & Mrs. Ralph M. Geiser Paul F. Knue Neil E. Stutz The Legacy Society honors and *Deceased History Connection appreciates Pemberville from Mr. & Mrs. John D. Jacob Beverly Michele Koenig Mark & Melissa Sull recognizes a distinguished group every tribute gift this year, all of CONESTOGA Eleanor C. Mabry* from Mary M. Klunk Anthony D. Konecny Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon A. Taft of supporters who have made a NAMED ENDOWMENTS Newport News, VA which have made a significant from Judith C. Martinez For the past 31 years, the Chris & Kristine Konik John Teichmoeller provision for the Ohio History Thank you to our friends who impact on Ohio History. from Betty G. Menear passionate and dedicated Theodore Magnuson* Connection in their estate plan from Dan Milosevich Judy Krieger Alan Tonetti Longwood, FL have established an endowment Honorials members of the Conestoga or have committed to another to provide support in perpetuity from William C. Moler support group have shared their Mr. & Mrs. John L. Leibold Mark & Sharon Tranovich Susan Marsch* Lauren Goodridge form of planned gift. We are for Ohio History or for specific from Ann K. Montgomery time, talent, and resources for Robert Leonhard Paul E. Tukesbrey Marietta from Dr. Keith Warren from Richard Ollila grateful for their generosity and sites and projects. the benefit of the Ohio History Roberta & James Lepi M. Tuxford-Hawkins dedication to protecting Ohio’s Maj. Gen. Raymond E. Mason, Jr.* Charles C. Hall from Martin & Judith Pirollo & Margaret Mason* Adena Garden Endowment from Jeffrey & Kelly Hall from Georganna Reinbold Connection. We are especially John Lewis & Judy Huang Doreen N. 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Miller* Mabel & Harvey Cutright from Mark McKillip from Don White with gifts of $150 or more. Gary W. Meisner Dr. Gregory Wilson & Betty J. Bock* Gahanna Endowment for Fort Hill Matthew Benz from Bob Yopko Dr. Laura Hilton Bowling Green from Ann C. Bigelow Fred B. & Ruth F. Miller Pauline B. Miller* Neva Deemer Endowment for Carolyn Hess Individuals Jay & Barbara Wilson Elizabeth Boyer* Tiffin Social Studies Teacher Education Jackie Brown from Susan Di Mattia Marcus J. Molea Anonymous (3) Paulene & Mark Wilson Chesterland William H. Nolan* Friends of Ohio History Endowment from Keidan Cares Fund of from Mr. & Mrs. William L. Hess Craig Mosier The Columbus Foundation from Thomas Jamison George Arnold Jeanette L. Wojcik Karen S. Brown Columbus The Gay Ohio History Scott & Sharon Mueller from Barbara Osborne Mr. & Mrs. William A. Bickell Rochester, NY Edgar Northrup* Initiative Endowment Patty Donnally Bill & Mary Woods from Jane F. Rector from Maxine J. Unverzagt Robert Bruce Richard & Nancy Murdock Parker B. Brown* Marietta William J. Gesling Endowment Ray Wylam Rochester, NY Patrice R. Fatig Randy Hoover Ida Copenhaver & James Ginter Laraine Neighbarger Rosalie E. Palius* Mary Eloise Green Lisa Yashon from Jennifer Pratt from Loran & Joyce Brooks Garrett S. Dill Kristen Newby Georgia Bruce Columbus Endowment Fund from Emily Cunningham Patricia A. Zangerle Michael Follin Nancy Newton Upper Arlington Richard & Jude Parke from Sharyn Dunlap Donald Dunn Charles A. Jones from Michael W. Brandl Richard P. Bryan & Shaker Heights from Jenny Good Pat & Laura Ecklar Mr. & Mrs. C. Don Niece Businesses, Foundations Memorial Endowment from Dr. Ronald & Regina M. Amidon from Tracey Graham Annegreth T. Nill & & Organizations Charles M. Patterson* Dr. David N. Kinsman & Daniel Joyce St. Pierre John & Bebe Finn Holland from Heather Jenkins Bruce C. Posey The American Society for Dayton Hatton Memorial Endowment Bob & Beth Hamilton John B. Calfee* Diana Green from Dr. Janet B. Williams Becky Odom Nondestructive Testing, Inc. Mary Miller Patton* William K. Laidlaw, Jr. Memorial from Thomas A. Green Sr. Cleveland Debbie Ikins Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Herr Blendon Township Gahanna Endowment Fund Jamison Pack & Jason Moore Marilyn I. Campbell* Charles C. Hall from Larry Hanauer June & David Hinkle Dr. E. Jane Porter* Nancy R. & Harry E. McGary W. Kevin Pape Carroll Area Historical Society Gahanna from Brian & Stacey Hall Columbus Endowment Robert Jeffrey Nancy Jeffrey Scott Pendleton DVM City of Grove City Thomas N. & Patricia H. Canfield Warren G. Harding III from Thomas Ernst Huenefeld Gary & Heather Ness Frank R. Porter* Gary & Heather Ness Endowment from Richard & Helen M. Peternell Dayton Society of Natural History Pittsburgh, PA Columbus Megan C. Jones William H. Nolan Endowment Jeanne Hannan Carolyn B. & Dan E. Owens Defense Supply Center Columbus Cynthia J. Chester* from Cynthia Violet Gale E. Peterson & Dennis Tracy Jane Reamer* for Adena Lance Klosterman Marilyn Paulsen Der Dutchman Plain City Columbus Worthington Michael S. Krasnoff Ken & Judy Pierce Ohio Association of Garden from Kimberly Klosterman Chris Paulson Christine H. Crone* from Karen E. Campbell Eagle Research Group Richard J. Rinebolt* Clubs Endowment for Wahkeena Joyce P. Pike Euclid Bob Lucas from Conestoga George & Ruth Paulson Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services Findlay Nature Preserve from Susan L. Conda Richard H. Pilkington Noel Cutright* & William K. Laidlaw, Jr. Keith & Nadine Pierce Lucinda Reynolds Ohio Gun Collectors Association Mr. & Mrs. William R. Platt Fairfield County Historical Kathleen Redmond Sgt. Joshua Mann from Ted Prasse Jerry & Joan Riseling Parks Commission Bexley Permanent Endowment Fund from Clyde Heritage Elizabeth L. Plummer West Bend, WI Patrick Moore Sally S. Rogers Perle Riley* Ohio History Connection League Inc. Friends of Ohio History Fund of Neva Deemer* from The American Society Tanya Poteet & Mark Hill Lebanon Legacy Endowment Elizabeth Sturges The Columbus Foundation Columbus Andrew Mayer for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. Kathy Prater Karlon Roop Ohio History Connection from Mary C. & Tom Mayer Doug & Suzanne Sweeney Geary Family YMCA of Fostoria Yenema V. Fernandez Trust from Judith W. Claycomb Barbara & Jim Pritchard Gahanna Membership Operations David H. Timmons Johnson Welded Products, Inc. Bellbrook Buck Niehoff from Thomas Davis Katherine L. Rowland* Endowment from George Fabe Fund of The from Eagle Research Group Little Miami Canoe Rental Richard K. Wendt Walter T. Frank* Lebanon Greater Cincinnati Foundation from June P. Hard Columbus Jane M. Werum Cloene S. Samuels* from Katherine Shipman Columbus from Steven H. Wittman

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Businesses, Foundations WILLIAM K. LAIDLAW JR. & Organizations MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Fortner Fine Living Granville Inn Hamilton Capital Management, Inc. Helps Ohio Knitting Temptations ProMusica Chamber Orchestra Thurber House History Day Weiland's Market The Wine Bistro

GOVERNMENT GRANTS Katrina Cassell The Ohio History Connection is Students proud to provide services to the people of Ohio that are funded through local, state and federal When Shaker Heights High School student Katrina government grants. Cassell signed up for Ohio History Day with her 10th Greater Columbus Arts Council & City of Columbus grade history class, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Institute of Museum & “I had never done a history project before and this was Library Services my first time competing at History Day,” says Cassell. National Archives & Alan King contributed to the restoration of Cedar Bog Nature Preserve's boardwalk, Records Administration which allows you to explore this extraordinary historic site. Following her instincts, she chose to create a website where she could National Endowment for the Humanities incorporate her passion for photography into her project. “I love taking photos National Park Service and I liked that I could put photos I found into webpages,” says Cassell. Ohio Arts Council “As I’ve grown older, I’m more According to Ohio History Day State Coordinator Shoshanna Gross, the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education website category has been an increasingly popular project option for ServeOhio conscious of the environment students like Cassell, who are excited to experiment with website design. Solid Waste Authority of Thanks to generous support from the William K. Laidlaw Jr. Memorial Central Ohio Endowment Fund, this category will continue to grow. State Library of Ohio and the need for conservation. That’s why I support the Ohio "Demand for laptops has been steadily increasing, but the laptops we had been providing were aging, making it difficult for judges to view projects in History Connection and their a consistent format,” says Gross. “We’re so grateful to the William K. Laidlaw Jr. Memorial Endowment Fund, which provided 20 new Chromebooks and natural history sites, like Cedar flashdrives to History Day so we could keep pace with student interests. This year, Cassell was one of 368 students to present her project on a Bog Nature Preserve. They Chromebook. Her project Taking a Seat in History: The Flint Sit-Down Strike, went on to earn First Place at State Contest in the Senior Individual have done excellent work in Website category. preserving Ohio’s natural history for future generations.”

The William K. Laidlaw Jr. Memorial Endowment Fund was established in 2010 in – ALAN KING, Zanesville memory of William K. Laidlaw, Jr., who served as Executive Director of the Ohio History Connection from 2003–2009. Laidlaw was known for his devotion to promoting Ohio history and his belief in extending the Ohio History Connection’s mission to everyone.

22 • Ohio History Connection FY2017 Annual Report • 23 "By preserving and sharing authentic and engaging stories of our past, we create a strong footing for future citizens to 800 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211-2474 stand on and succeed." 800.686.6124 – BURT LOGAN, Executive Director & CEO, Ohio History Connection ohiohistory.org