All About Ohio

First Ladies National Historic Site
The Historic Site was established in 2000 and encompasses the family home of Ida McKinley, as well as an education center for visitors to learn about the other First Ladies. Did you know that there have been more than 50 First Ladies? See the list and read about the First Lady's duties and how the job has changed over the centuries. There is a link to the FL biographies, but at the time of this writing, they seem to be in the midst of a website update. If the internal link doesn't work for you, you can use this archived link, which includes biographies, lesson plans, and bibliographies for each First Lady.

Presidential Biographies
"Mother of Presidents" is sometimes used to refer to Ohio. Seven United States Presidents were born in Ohio. They are Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, William Howard Taft, and Warren G. Harding. William Henry Harrison, born in Virginia but settled in Ohio, is also claimed as an Ohio president. You can read brief biographies of all eight men on the Ohio Statehouse website.

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum
They have an extensive collection of articles about Hayes, his family, and his political career, including primary sources.

James A. Garfield National Historic Site
The 20th President of the U.S. was born in a log cabin, but purchased this home for his growing family just a few years before conducting his successful "front porch campaign". Learn about President Garfield, his wife and their family, and the 1880 Presidential campaign. Includes an 18-minute site film covering the life and legacy of President Garfield, and a virtual tour of the house.

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Explore the nationally-significant collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, furniture and political memorabilia related to the 23rd president and the greater story of his era.

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
"For many years, William McKinley’s presidency was considered just ‘mediocre’ by historians. A more modern view of McKinley’s presidency is that he was a decisive leader who first put America on the road to world power and ushered in the era of world leadership that we still enjoy today." Learn more about our nation's 25th President.

William Howard Taft National Historic Site
William Howard Taft National Historic Site preserves the birthplace and boyhood home of William Howard Taft, the nation's 27th President and 10th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students can read about the lives and ambitions of Taft and his wife, but don't stop there. Be sure to scroll down to the Stories section and read about Robert Todd Lincoln's connections with three different Presidential assassinations, as well as some interesting factoids about Presidential birth and death dates.

Warren G. Harding Presidential Sites
Read about the life of our 29th President. You can also find primary resources, along with videos from historians and researchers under the Resources tab.

Ohio Statehouse
Take a virtual tour of the Ohio Statehouse, learn about Ohio history and government, and explore a collection of primary sources for research projects about Ohio.

Ohio Encyclopedia of the Civil War
"Explore Ohio from Antebellum to Reconstruction"

Ohio Dept of Natural Resources
Searchable database of native Ohio plants and animals, as well as invasive species

The 50 States - Ohio
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Ohio

Mr. Donn.org - Ohio
Collection of Ohio resources from Mr. Donn, who offers one of the largest collections of social studies resources available.

Ohio Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
Selected Library of Congress primary sources with a Teacher's Guide

50 States.com - Ohio
Facts and trivia about Ohio.

RoadsideAmerica.com - Ohio
Information on unique tourist sites and landmarks in Ohio.

Awesome America - Ohio
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Ohio.

Ohio Map/Quiz Printout
From EnchantedLearning.com