The Ross Count Historical Society invites the public to a fascinating evening presentation about the history of the Ohio Militia in the 19th century, featuring historian and collector Larry Strayer. Strayer, currently serving as a guest curator for the museum's Ohio Militia exhibit, will guide attendees through a century of state military history. His talk […]
Families and movie buffs alike are invited to bundle up and head back in time at the Ross County Heritage Center’s Family Movie Night, featuring the animated classic Ice Age! Join us Friday, May 30th at 7:00 p.m. at the Ross County Heritage Center, located at 45 W Fifth Street, for an evening of fun, […]
Learn all about the fascinating life of Ulysses S. Grant, a Civil War general and Federal officer, President of the United States, and native Ohioan. This presentation will be given by Dr. Curt Fields, an expert and living historian who draws on quotes from Grant's memoirs, articles, letters, and first-hand accounts of people who knew […]
Dig into history during Archaeology Day! Explore the new exhibit on Ice Age mammals, see amazing artifacts, and talk with some of the top experts on Ross County archaeology.
Join the Ross County Historical Society for an evening with Victoria Woodhull, the nation's first woman to run for President! Woodhull had a rich career in politics, finance, the Women's Suffrage Movement, the Free Lovel Movement, and even Spiritualism. She will be brought to life by artist and historian Robin Schuricht, who will explore a […]
Join us for our annual Christmas Open House at the Ross County Heritage Center hosted by the Ross County Historical Society! Stop by and see our Victorian Parlor, Scherenschnitte tree, and temporary exhibits! Silver Strings Dulcimer Group will be providing entertainment.
Join us for a Historical Downtown Scavenger Hunt at 10AM on November 9th. Please call us at 740-772-1936 to sign your family up for this event. Free for Jr. Members. $10 for nonmembers. Here's a clue for all nonmembers who are interested in this event... a one year Jr. Membership is only $10!! Come join […]
We have rescheduled our event! On October 5th we'll be having a presentation on historic coverlets with quilted textile expert Amy Korn. If you have a passion for coverlets, you're not going to want to miss this event! This Saturday Amy will lead a lecture at our gallery and discuss some of the treasures of […]
On September 28th we'll be having a gallery talk on historic coverlets with quilted textile expert Amy Korn. If you have a passion for coverlets, you're not going to want to miss this event! This Saturday Amy will lead two lectures at our gallery and discuss some of the treasures of the RCHS collection. The […]
Schmidt’s Day at the Ross County Heritage Center Cream Puffs and Coverlets Come join us for a day of German Heritage celebration on Friday September 20th at the Ross County Heritage Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The main attraction will be the food truck from Schmidt’s Sausage Haus of Columbus from which you […]
