Did you know that Cincinnati Museum Center is home to the Cincinnati History Library and Archives? With collections dating back to 1831, the History Library and Archives are a treasure trove of regional history and one of the best kept secrets in Cincinnati. Today we're talking to Jill Beitz, the library's Manager of Reference and Research to see how she went from running a neighborhood library out of her garage at 6 years old to being the world's go to source for info on 1950s sea monster sightings in the Ohio River.

If you've got a question about Cincinnati history, you can visit the Cincinnati History Library and Archives by appointment Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. For more information or research inquires, please contact [email protected].