Ross County Historical Society
2018 Statehood Day Open House
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesJoin us for our Statehood Day Open House on March 3, 2018 from 12-4pm. The museum will be open for you to explore! The Silver Strings Dulcimer Group will provide live music while you browse the exhibits. We’ll have a special one-day exhibit of rare documents, arms and armaments from the Revolutionary War to the... Read More
Archaeology Day At Ross County Historical Society
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesDo you want to learn more about Ohio's prehistoric artifacts, rocks, and fossils? Do you have an artifact or fossil you'd like to show to archaeologists and learn more about its history? In conjunction with the Mound City Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio, and Hopewell Culture National Park, we're hosting our third annual... Read More
Ohio’s Civil War History: A Presentation on Morgan’s Great Raid
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesDavid Mowery, a foremost authority on the subject, will discuss General John Hunt Morgan's Great Raid as it passed through three Union-held states, including Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. The raid threw the entire state of Ohio, including Chillicothe, into a state of panic. Join us for an expert presentation on one of the most compelling... Read More
Sgt. Alvin York: WWI Hero
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesJoin us for a living history presentation as Kenneth Hammontree portrays Sgt. Alvin York, the most-decorated American World War I soldier. You've seen him as Simon Kenton, Simon Girty, General George Patton, and even Pretty Boy Floyd, just to name a few. Now see him as Sgt. Alvin York, the most decorated American soldier of World... Read More
An Evening of Civil War Era Parlor Music
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesThe Girls At Home: Parlor Harmonies of the Civil War Era, featuring the singing group Lafferty Pike of South Charleston, Ohio. During the mid-1800s, American music was most often homemade. Composers catered to amateur musiicians, providing a wealth of songs that typified the sentimental romanticism and humor of the era. In the spirit of these... Read More
Summer Kids’ Program
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesChildren ages 6-12 are invited to participate in the Ross County Historical Society's 2018 Summer Children's program titled "Becoming an Apprentice: Making a Living in Early Ohio." Participants will travel back in time to when children learned trades under the guidance of master craftsmen. Children will engage in hands-on activities learning the historical trades of... Read More
Speakers Series: Ohio Women in the Great War
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesSusan Talbot-Stanaway presents the stories of Ohio women during WWI. Elsie Janis, of Columbus, was the first professional entertainer to perform before American troops on the front lines and in the hospitals of France and England. May Cook, born in Chillicothe, was a sculptor who did pioneering work on facial reconstruction for injured soldiers. Mary... Read More
Buy Local or By River: How Early Ohioans Furnished Their Homes
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesAndrew Richmond, CEO of Wipak Consulting and Appraisals in Sunbury, Ohio discusses how people on the Ohio frontier were able to import the goods and furnishings they needed. Contrary to popular belief, the Ohio frontier was not a remote backwoods devoid of style. Trade via rivers, lakes, and later, the canals, provided easy access to... Read More
Holiday Children’s Program
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United States'Twas an Old Fashioned Christmas At the Ross County Heritage Center 45 w. 5th St. Chillicothe, OH 45601 Saturday, December 1, 2018 9:30-12:30 Join us for this program of holiday fun from days of long ago Enjoy a dramatic reading of the 1822 Christmas classic, A Visit from St. Nicholas (also known as The Night Before Christmas.) Then... Read More