The Ross County Historical Society, in conjunction with the Mound City Group of the Archaeological Society of Ohio (ASO) and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, will host its 7th annual Archaeology Day event on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10am to 2pm, featuring more than 20 table top exhibits with a wide range of prehistoric […]
Special exhibit of original Ohio statehood documents including Thomas Worthington's personal draft of the 1802 Ohio Enabling Act. New exhibitions in the McKell Library and the McClintick House Museum. All other museum exhibits will also be open. Special living history presentations by Joseph Ogel's Company, Ohio County Virginia Militia at the Knoles Log House.
RESCHEDULED - Ross County Historical Society's 2023 Fall Lecture Series Program. "The Barn Builders, An Architectural Legacy in Ohio's Rural Landscape," by Tom O'Grady, Director of Outreach at the Southeastern Ohio History Center Thursday, December 21st at 6:30 p.m. Culture groups migrating from New England, Middle Atlantic states and from the South settled in various […]
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 Model Railroad. The event will also present an opportunity to see […]
The Ross County Heritage Center presents their Statehood Day event. • Special exhibit of original Ohio statehood documents including Thomas Worthington's personal draft of the 1802 Ohio Enabling Act displayed on Ohio's original Constitution Table. • Special Ross County Samplers & Needlework Exhibit • Special one-day exhibit of antique military arms & armaments. • Special […]
The Ross County Historical Society invites the public to celebrate the holidays at its Christmas Open House Saturday, December 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Ross County Heritage Center, 45 West Fifth Street, Chillicothe. Features will include a beautiful, one-of-a-kind Christmas tree decorated with hundreds of hand-cut paper ornaments--a traditional Pennsylvania German craft known […]
The Ross County Historical Society invites children 6-12 years old to the 2022 Holiday Children's Program, "Twas an Old Fashioned Christmas." 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." […]
The U.S. Army during the Early Republic, Post Revolution to the Onset of the War of 1812 Featuring Ken Osen, President of the W. Britain Toy Soldiers & Model Figures Company, Chillicothe. Wednesday, November 16, 7:30 p.m. Chillicothe is now home to the W. Britain Company, the leading maker of authentic toy soldiers & model […]
Buffalo Bill Returns... to Chillicothe! Featuring Stephen Hollen, humorist, storyteller, and performer, Beavercreek, Ohio. Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo Bill Cody is considered to be one of the greatest showman of the Wild West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A Pony Express rider, Civil War soldier, Indian scout, Cowboy, Showman, Celebrity, […]
The Schmidt's Truck is coming back on Friday, September 16 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Enjoy the music of the Ohio Alphorn Band while you dine on German food. We'll also have a small temporary exhibit about Chillicothe's German heritage!
