Ohio Information from the Ohio Historical Society

The Ohio Historical Society is a rich repository of Ohio's history. The printable informational brochures listed below provides background information for teachers who may be unfamiliar with the state, or are looking for additional information and materials to enhance their teaching of Ohio history. The information found in this section offers additional content information about Ohio from the files of the Educational Services office as well as from the Ohio Education Resource Center and current and past exhibits. Choose from the brochures below:

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Brochure: People of the Past: Ohio's Prehistoric Cultures (13,567 k)
This printable brochure briefly highlights the indigenous people who lived in before history was recorded. These people are believed to have arrived on the North American continent from Asia nearly 20,000 years ago. Some of these people existed in Ohio following the ice age until approximately 1550 CE (AD). Because of the artifacts they left behind, those most familiar to us are the moundbuilders.

Brochure: American Indian Tribes of Ohio
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This printable brochure examines the ways of the American Indian tribes who migrated into Ohio beginning around 1655 CE (AD) and remained until the Indian Removal Act closed their chapter in 1843 CE (AD). There were many tribes but those most familiar to us are the Shawnee, Miami, Delaware, Ottawa, and Wyandot. We know more of these people because they lived in Ohio during the time when history was written down.

Brochure: Ohio Is More than 200 Years of History
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This printable brochure provides an overview of the era of Ohio history during early settlement or the pioneer period and beyond. It also includes other Ohio facts such as the symbols, governors, presidents, famous Ohioans, etc.

Brochure: From a Territory to a State
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This printable brochure includes activities to help the student understand the transition from being a part of the Northwest Territory to the Enabling Act passed by congress to allow it to become 17th state to join the nation.

Brochure: Documenting Ohio's Statehood
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This printable brochure presents a timeline, documents, and maps between 1787 through 1812 during the when Ohio was preparing for and settling in as a new state. There are activities for the student that reinforce this important time.

Brochure: Ohio, Mother of Presidents
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This printable color pamphlet dedicates a page to each of the Ohio citizens who were to become presidents of the United States. There were eight - giving Ohio the nickname "Mother of Presidents".