I had the honor of speaking to the Toledo Rotary Club about two of my favorite projects—my books Forgotten Visitors  and 100 Things to Do in Toledo Before You Die . In this talk, I shared some of the fascinating stories, hidden gems, and surprising bits of Toledo history that inspired these works, along with a few behind-the-scenes moments from my research and writing process. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow Toledo enthusiasts and history lovers, and I’m

Illustration of the June 16, 1806 total solar eclipse by sixteen-year-old Samuel Mosely, dated May 28, 1817. From the Middlebury College...

Northwest Ohio is dotted with fascinating and historic spaces. Some immense and famous, some hidden in plain sight. Towering on the banks...

If you enjoyed the Unholy Toledo Tour, or any tours produced by Tedd Long for Holy Toledo History, you’ll want to check out his out!

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29100 West River Road. Built as a supply depot and staging point for operations into Canada, and also to provide command of the rapids of...

501 River Road. Dudley and his officers tried vainly to stop them, but their efforts were futile, and they joined the fray. Once they...