Chillicothe
Scherenschnitte Workshop
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesBack by popular demand, we're hosting a workshop on scherenschnitte with local artist Bonnie Grove. Learn the Pennsylvania-German art of hand-cut paper designs and spend a relaxing afternoon turning an ordinary sheet of paper into a work of art you can frame or use as a charming Christmas tree ornament. The workshop will take place... Read More
The Story of Ohio’s Canals
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesWednesday, November 6 at 7:30pm. Featuring Tom O'Grady, surveyor, student and researcher of Ohio history, and Instructor of Observational Astronomy at Ohio University. Co-Sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council Speaker's Bureau. Beginning in 1825, Ohio began constructing its canal system that eventually included nearly a thousand miles of channel and towpaths laced with stone locks... Read More
Christmas Open House At Ross County Historical Society
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesYou are invited to our 2019 Christmas Open House! Featuring our one-of-a-kind Christmas tree decorated with hundreds of hand-cut paper ornaments by local Scherenschnitte artist Bonnie Grove, and a charming Victorian Christmas parlor with late 19th and early 20th century holiday decorations and toys. You can also enjoy our permanent exhibits, "Toys from the... Read More
German Heritage Celebration!
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesJoin us at the Ross County Heritage Center on September 15, 11-7pm for our celebration of Chillicothe's German heritage! Schmidt's Sausage Truck will be there for tasty German treats. We'll have games and special historical exhibit. From 5-7, there will be music by Chillicothe's beloved Goosetown Astonishers. 45 West 5th Street Chillicothe, Ohio
Christmas Open House
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesChristmas Open House at the Ross County Historical Society Featuring our beautiful, one-of-a-kind Christmas tree decorated with hundreds of hand-cut paper ornaments by local artist Bonnie Grove; a charming Victorian Christmas parlor with late 19th & early 20th century holiday decorations and toys; and other exhibits including Toys from the Attic, and Chillicothe’s... Read More
Statehood Day Open House
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesJoin us on March 2 from 12-4 for our annual Statehood Day celebration! We're part of a large number of events taking place around Chillicothe in honor of the day Ohio became a state. The Ross County Historical Society at 45 W. 5th Street will have a special exhibit of original Ohio statehood documents including... Read More