Columbus History projects and collections

  • Columbus in American History - This project highlights the local Columbus connections to broader national themes and patterns in American history.

  • African-American History - These collections detail the African-American experience in Columbus from the early 1800s through late 1900s.
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  • Columbus Neighborhoods - This project provides segments of WOSU Columbus Neighborhoods documentaries with accompanying discussion questions.

  • Historic Places Collection - Learn more about landmarks, historic homes, buildings, maps, and markers throughout the city of Columbus and surrounding communities.

  • City Quests - This project uses historic sites to take you on an investigative journey, connecting local history with the American experience. 

  • Primary Source Collections - Primary source collections include digital versions of historic documents from Columbus history. 
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  • History of Public Schools in Columbus - Read about the first century of public education in Columbus and the later implementation of school desegregation. 
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  • Landmarks Discussion Guide - This guide provides discussion points on the history and architecture of landmarks throughout the city.
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Coming Soon!
  • Columbus: A History of Our City - This online textbooks on local history is designed for elementary and middle school students. 

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External resources on columbus history
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