Tag: Historical Society
Explore Local Heritage: Shalersville Historical Society’s Open Meeting Invitation
Shalersville Historical Society will kick off the 2024 season with its first general meeting on Sunday, February 11, at 3 PM at our museum located at 9154 St Rt 44. Please note the different day and time for the month of February. Come join us to learn about the...
JAG Historical Society News
Notes of celebration sounded at the recent Christmas dinner, as it was revealed that the JAGHS has been selected to be Grand Marshals at this year’s SummerFest Grand Parade. This year’s theme is TIME WARPED, which will fit right in with the scheduled opening of the 1924 time capsule...
Portage Genealogical Society to Meet
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m.
Members and guests are requested to tell the group how they share their genealogy research. If anyone has...
JAG Students Look Forward, and Glance Back in Time
Garrettsville - Students in Garfield Middle School and some Sixth Graders at Garfield Elementary got a chance to peer into the future and look back at the past in two very interesting events recently. On May 19, community members visited the James A. Garfield Middle School for a wide-ranging...
Historical Society Hosts Special Event
Mantua - On Thursday, September 15th, the Mantua Historical Society will be hosting an Ohio History Connection/Open Doors program from 10 am until 4 pm. The event, billed as a, “Behind the Scenes Look at Small Town Ohio History,” takes place in the Mantua Historic District near the Mantua...
Freedom Township Historical Society Fall Programs Announced
Freedom Township Historical Society announces its fall programs which will be held the 2nd Tuesday of both Sept and October. Ever wonder where Stamm Road got its name? The September13th program features 2 cousins who will present their family history and answer that question. Joe Stamm and Kathie Stamm...
Thank You from the JAG Historical Society
The James A Garfield Historical Society would like to thank everyone who helped with our Christmas Walk 2018. It takes a village of volunteers to have such a successful event.
We are most grateful to the homeowners who generously opened up their homes. Some decorating by themselves, some allowing our...
Mantua Township Historical Cemeteries Restoration Project
The Mantua Township Historical Cemeteries Restoration Project is a recently established group for those interested in the Pioneer and Eastlawn Cemeteries in order to preserve their historical significance.
Under the direction of the Township Trustees the organization will evaluate, research, and with fund-raising for professional help, restore applicable gravestones.
The...
Portage County Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The society is located at 6549 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, Ohio.
The guest speaker will be Mary Jamba. When Ohio Was The West will be...
Shalersville Historical Society to Show “Sojer Boys” Documentary
Mark your calendars now for the exciting events scheduled for spring at Shalersville Historical Society. Thursday April 7 will be movie night at our regular monthly meeting; we will be showing the DVD - SOJER BOYS which details the lives of four Portage County men during the Civil War. ...
Historical Society Holds Chirstmas Open House
Ravenna - The Portage County Historical Society in Ravenna will host a Christmas Open House & Holiday Fund-Raising Sale on Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
The Lowrie-Beatty Museum, Carter house, Strickland house, Log Cabin, Campbell Land Office, Ford Seed Store, Mahan Barn and Indian Village will...
Basketball Before Marty Hill
Windham - The history of the legendary Windham High School basketball program will be relived on Monday, November 15, as sports historian George Belden speaks to the Windham Historical Society, at a meeting co-sponsored by the Windham Bicentennial Committee.
This talk is being presented to the public at Katherine...
The Area’s Original Christmas Walk Returns To Garrettsville
The James A. Garfield Historical Society’s Christmas Walk takes place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 5th, 6th, & 7th, and 12th, 13th, & 14th. Hours are 10am to 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 12:30pm to 5pm on Sundays. Your first stop is the Historical Society at 8107 Main...
