[ April 21, 2011 to April 30, 2011. May 1, 2011 to May 31, 2011. June 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011. July 1, 2011 to July 31, 2011. August 1, 2011 to August 31, 2011. September 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011. October 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011. ] Visit the Wolcott House Museum for a special exhibit.   ”Hearts and Hands on the Homefront,” opening April 21 at the Wolcott Museum Complex, marks the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War.

The exhibit provides a rare glimpse into 1861-1865 northwest Ohio, telling its story through the photographs and letters of northwest Ohio soldiers and families. Hearts [...]

[ August 21, 2011; 2:00 pm; 2:00 pm; ]  

On August 21st, there will be a historical marker presentation at Stalter Park (Tiffin, OH). The presentation is paying tribute to the 49th   OVI who fought during the Civil War. The event will begin at 2:00 p.m. If you have any questions please contact Rex Felton or Gary and Jane Dundore. Contact information will be [...]

The deadline for the  first round of applications to host the traveling exhibit Ohio & The Civil War: 150 Years Later is June 30, 2011, just two days away.
Ohio & The Civil War: 150 Years Later, is an  exciting traveling exhibit explores Ohio’s participation in the war and focuses especially on individuals’ choices that impacted [...]

Featured Topic of the Month
In the spring of 1864, John Brough, the governor of Ohio, proposed that the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin enlist men to help defend their respective states during the American Civil War. Ohio would enlist thirty thousand new soldiers. Indiana and Illinois would furnish twenty thousand men apiece, [...]

[ June 26, 2011; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Calling all Mothers and Daughters!

Join the Big Walnut Area Historical Society for A Patriotic Tea in the Myers Inn.

Enjoy Scones, Sweets and Tea served by period costumed staff, and learn about women’s rolls during Civil War.  The tea is $12 per person. For reservations, call   740-965-1942.

Location: 45 South Columbus Street(facing Sunbury Square), Sunbury Ohio

Sponsor: Big Walnut [...]