Thursday, February 27, 2014

State of Ohio

View of the Western Reserve of Ohio
This year marks a kind of milestone for me in that I have now lived in Ohio as long as the state I was born in, Pennsylvania. My family has very deep Pennsylvania-German roots, and I will always have a strong connection to my native state, however, on moving here twenty-one years ago, I felt instantly at home.

Free Wooly Pattern
Ohio has a very rich history, and with so many historic sites and museums there is always an interesting adventure to have. From Presidential homes to maritime museums there is much devoted to the forging of this state. Through extensive reading and by visiting certain historical sites, we can see the picture of the early tumultuous years when Ohio was the western frontier as part of the Northwest Territories.

State Bird of Ohio Wooly by Rebekah L. Smith
While I find the old towns and villages inspiring for my work, I cannot help but also be influenced by the extensive natural beauty of the state. We enjoy so many beautiful landscapes from the deep river valleys to the coast of our own Great Lake and rolling farmland in between.

I could go on and on as there is so much more to the State of Ohio. Today we celebrate Statehood Day with a commemorative ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse. March 1, 1803 has been declared the official first date of the State of Ohio. Visit the Ohio Historical Society's website to get all of the details, and so much more information on the history of Ohio. www.ohiohistory.org

Historic Zoar Ohio



Oh, by the way, we have a really cool Statehouse. I highly recommend a visit!

12 comments:

  1. Ohio is truly a lovely state, I was born here and have never lived anywhere else, but I have a real connection to Pennsylvania (thru my father) as well. OH & PA are good neighbors and both have so much to offer!
    Thank you for such a lovely post!
    Lori Ann

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  2. Hello. I found your work on Pinterest ~I LOVE everything you do!!

    doreen

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  3. Your work is amazing.
    Peace to all,
    Barb

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  4. Thank you for the free design. Love it!

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    1. If you stitch this project, I would love to see it.

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  5. Your work is fantastic!!!! When will your book be out? Tina

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    1. If all goes according to plan it should come out June of 2015.

      Thanks,Rebekah

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  6. Where do I buy your beautiful patterns and or kits?? Your work is amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Linda Shorb...... Teddymaker1@gmail.com

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  7. My grandparents lived in Columbus Oh and have family in PA. Only got to visit there once when I was 15, many years ago but I so loved it. I live in beautiful Oregon. Your work is so wonderful to see. Thank you

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