History

Once at risk of development years ago, the property is now managed by Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park. Now, they’re opening the site up to the public for limited tours.

The series is titled "Neepwaantiinki." That translates to learning from each other in the Miami language. Each episode seeks to describe the history and contemporary life of the tribe today.

Dayton completed an archaeological survey of a site known as Lichliter Village, formerly settled by Native Americans over 1,000 years ago. The artifacts found are now in the care of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.

This inaugural episode of "Broadcasting History: The HBCU Radio Legacy" examines how radio has functioned as both a tool for oppression and resistance, and highlights the extraordinary achievements of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in creating broadcasting operations that not only trained students but transformed American culture.

"St. Clair’s Defeat Revisited: A New View of the Conflict" aims to share Ohio Indigenous history. It's among hundreds of National Endowment for the Humanities grant recipients to lose funds under the Trump administration.

A new program at Great Council State Park will give visitors a sweet opportunity to learn about Shawnee peoples’ history and culture. The maple tapping events run through April, 2025.

Eighty years ago, during World War II, the United States operated full-scale military operations worldwide while planning how to wage peace once the guns fell silent.

Follow the HBCU Radio Preservation Project as we rediscover the magic of Black college radio. Through archival recordings, oral histories, and visits to historic campuses, we explore how HBCU radio stations serve as vital communication hubs, launching pads for Black voices, and catalysts for social change. Tune in as we bring these vital histories to life and explore their relevance to today's media landscape.

WYSO explored the history and restoration of a historic Marmon Harrington trolley bus, which found its way back to Dayton and was restored to its former glory.

The professors analyzed 115 archived newspaper articles mentioning Little Turtle to write their piece. Both scholars are enrolled citizens of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma.

Are we taking freedom for granted?

The Indian Removal Act resulted in the relocation of thousands of people. It was chaotic and deadly for tribal nations. Still, those nations maintain their communities today.