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