Ohio Memory Timelines

Timelines are an exciting and dynamic way to look at important events and periods in Ohio’s history. Featuring images from the digital collections on Ohio Memory, they allow you to navigate through a visual representation of the turning points that helped make the state we know today!

Ohio’s Founding and Early Statehood: Learn about the early years of Ohio’s history, from the Northwest Ordinance in 1787 through the first years of statehood after its founding in 1803.

The War of 1812: Explore major events, battles and turning points of the War of 1812, a conflict between the United States and Great Britain that had a lasting impact on Ohio.

Check back soon for more timelines about Ohio’s past, or contact ohiomemory@ohiohistory.org if you have an idea for a timeline you’d like to see!