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Toledo Time Travels is your source for the Toledo story—past, present, and future. We host engaging conversations about local history venues, long heard about but rarely seen spaces, Glass City artifacts, and historical preservation.
1902: After a night of rain, the University of Michigan football team played Notre Dame on a soft and slippery white clay field at Armory Park — home of the Mud Hens, located at the corner of Spielbusch Ave. and Orange Street here in Toledo. ...…
2005: A riot breaks out in North Toledo during a National Socialist/Neo-Nazi protest; over 100 are arrested. For more Toledo history, visit www.holytoledohistory.com.…
1910: Art Tatum , American jazz pianist and composer is born in Toledo. Tatum is widely regarded as one of the greatest in his field. For more Toledo history, visit www.holytoledohistory.com.…
1872: Jesup Wakeman Scott founded The University of Toledo as a private arts and trades school known as Toledo University of Arts and Trades offering painting and architectural drawing as its only subjects. For more Toledo history, visit ...…
1960: WGTE TV Channel 30 in Toledo (PBS) is fully licensed. WGTE began in 1953 as a low-power television station on the University of Toledo campus, with a broadcast antenna in the bell tower of University Hall. It began regular operations in 1959, ...…
1959: In the social event of the fall, the Toledo Opera opens its first season with a production of Verdi’s Aida on the stage of the Paramount Theater. The event is a sellout with 3,000 tickets sold. For more Toledo history, visit ...…
1965: John Keller Jr, team handball backcourt (Olympics 1996) is born in Toledo. For more about Toledo's history, visit www.holytoledohistory.com.…
2004: Neil Young makes a surprise appearance at the Toledo Sports Arena with Pearl Jam at a "Vote for Change" concert sponsored by MoveOn.org. For more about Toledo's history, visit www.holytoledohistory.com.…
1940: Two days of ceremonies begin the dedication of the Queen of Holy Rosary Cathedral. Thirty archbishops, bishops, an abbot, and scores of monsignors and priests from the neighboring diocese and the 230 or more priests of the Toledo Diocese ...…
Tucked away at 8848 State Rt. 108, across from the Fulton County Fairgrounds, the Museum and Welcome Center of Fulton County offers visitors a captivating journey through the region’s rich history. With state-of-the-art exhibits, interactive displays, and a deep dive into the people and events that shaped Fulton County, this museum is a must-visit destination for history lovers and curious travelers alike.
…Tucked away in downtown Defiance, the Andrew L. Tuttle Museum may not be the largest historical site in the state, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in local charm and historical depth. Whether you’re a history buff, a curious traveler, or a longtime resident looking to learn more about your city’s past, this museum is a must-visit destination.
…So, you’re planning a family trip to Frankenmuth. I know what you are thinking. Frankenmuth is about carriage tours, Bavarian-style architecture, chicken dinners, and Christmas decorations. Think again if you are a fan of local history. The ...…
The Arts Commission is launching an immersive public art project to provide a unique channel for the community to share Toledo’s history of glassmaking with future generations. Field of Histories, to be installed by late 2023, will consist of ...…
Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum will present History and Hops, an evening featuring a tour of the beer brewing barons buried at Woodlawn, followed by a beer tasting on Thursday, September 8, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Local history storyteller Tedd ...…
We've featured a small part of Nelson Shaffer's unique Toledo collection here on Toledo Time Travels this past year. With the 2022 Jeep Fest set to launch later this week, we thought we should share a few photographs of Nelson's Willy's and Jeep ...…
In light of the recent news that Lucas County received a $1 million award from the State of Ohio for asbestos abatement and lead-based paint removal from the Spitzer Building, we thought it would be timely to take a look back on the rich history of ...…
Every third Thursday evening in Waterville will be frighteningly more interesting this summer thanks to a series of tours hosted by the Waterville Historical Society. From June through October, the group will be hosting an hour and a half program ...…
Are you making plans for this summer? Here's a list of special events at Sauder Village you'll want to consider. If this is your first visit, be sure to set aside time, in addition to any special events, to explore the pioneer settlement and the ...…
Ever heard of Bradstreet's Disaster? Now's your chance to explore this story at the NMGL.
…If you have any future pilots in the family, you'll love opening their eyes to the world of aviation at the Yankee Air Museum!
…Are you looking for a fun historical or cultural activity for the whole family to enjoy this later summer and fall? You're in luck!
…The Wood County Museum is a unique venue showcasing displays you can't find anywhere else. The staff is amicable and happy to share their knowledge. Don't miss it!
…This interactive, permanent exhibition covers some 24,000 square feet, features 125 years of American racing, and includes 29 race cars, including a who's who of the Ford racing legacy.
…Pete Schmidt is fascinated with Toledo sports collecting and on the verge of obsession with the 1919 Willard-Dempsey fight that took place at Bay View Park.
…Experience Jim Hoffman's unique eye for the Great Lakes in the National Museum of the Great Lakes' temporary exhibit—Jim Hoffman: The Photographic Life of Toledo's Original Boatnerd -- July 16 through Labor Day.
…Meet Nelson Shaffer, a Toledo collector with a penchant for the history of Jeep.
…The Wood County Museum received a 2020 Gold Visual Communications Award from the Ohio Museum Association (OMA) for the video “The Making of Utopia.”
…A fresh outlet for local history was launched this week with the debut of Untold: Hidden Stories of NWO on BCAN's social media channels. The short series, developed by Marcus Harrison, dives deep into Toledo's past and sheds a light on major turning ...…
As summer arrives and we continue to deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of our local history venues remain closed for visitation. We’ll keep you informed as things open back up but, in the meantime, I want to share an ...…
It took twelve years to remodel the oldest standing wood frame home in Perrysburg to open the Spafford House Museum. The early American Greek Revival house was originally built by Aurora Spafford, son of Perrysburg founder Amos Spafford, in 1823, ...…
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