By 1812Blockhouse, with information from ODNR
As the Ohio Department of Natural Resources‘ new museum is unveiled, Richland County finds itself front and center.
There’s no need to travel to take in the exhibits.
Artifacts, historic patches, sculptures, and artwork- all these things can be found hidden within Ohio State Parks and nature preserves. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is putting these pieces of history right at your fingertips with the Cardinal Collection, a brand-new virtual museum.
“Every part of the state has unique stories to tell in both its natural settings and the histories of the people who lived and worked there,” ODNR Director Mary Mertz said. “Everyone with a thirst for knowledge can take a hike through history, go on a visual tour of artifacts from an old homestead, or examine artwork from another time. This new online platform makes these treasures accessible to each and every person who wants to appreciate them.”
Available in an easy-to-use database, digital images and descriptions reveal what objects you can discover when you visit an ODNR property, or you can simply browse and explore each artifact online.
You can search by ODNR property or by the type of artifact you would like to view. New artifacts will be added frequently, so check back often.
Malabar Farm State Park already has over 160 items included.
Find it online: The Cardinal Collection: ODNR’s Digital Museum
Items by location:
- Barkcamp State Park Items
- Beaver Creek State Park Items
- Hueston Woods State Park Items
- Lake Hope State Park Items
- Lake Loramie State Park Items
- Malabar Farm State Park Items
- Marblehead Lighthouse Items
- Zaleski State Forest – Hope Schoolhouse Items
- ODNR Office Collection
- Patches
