An Evening with Mark Twain Featuring Stephen Hollen, humorist, storyteller, and performer, Dayton. Wednesday, October 23, 7:30 p.m. Samuel Clemens (1835-1910) — better known by his pen name “Mark Twain” — was one of the greatest writers and humorists in American history. He is perhaps most well known as the author of The Adventures of […]
Featuring renowned living historian & educator Dr. Curtis Fields, Jr. PhD., Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. E. C. (Curt) Fields Jr., is the preeminent portrayer of Ulysses S. Grant in the country. He is an avid and lifelong student of the American Civil War. His interest in portraying General/President Grant is driven by that study and his […]
The Ross County Historical Society Christmas Open House is quickly becoming a beloved holiday tradition! Tour the museum and see their lovely Victorian parlor filled with antique toys and decorated in Victorian style! Free admission!
For hundreds of years, children learned how to make a living by working as apprentices alongside "masters" of various crafts, trades, and professions. We're recreating those days! Kids will sign their apprenticeship papers and begin learning the historical trades of rope maker, seamstress/tailor, and carpenter. They will make craft items to take home. When their […]
The Ross County Historical Society presents David 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.Join us for an expert presentation on one of the most compelling chapters in Ohio's Civil War history. The event is free […]
Enjoy the Silver Strings Dulcimer Group at our Christmas Open House on December 9, 2017 from 1:00pm-4pm. Admission is free! 45 W. 5th Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Join us at the Knoles Log House for our children's holiday program, "Keeping Warm in Early Ross County." Learn how our ancestors kept warm when it got cold outside. We'll explore the museum's collection to see examples of warm clothes for travel and warm bedding, then through work and play, we'll warm ourselves up and […]
Andrew Och is an Award Winning TV producer who has traveled the world in search of provocative stories and adventure. In 2012, he began his adventure as he traversed America for over a year documenting the lives of every *First Lady of the United States.* The series, "First Ladies: Influence and Image" aired on C-SPAN […]
You are invited to The Ross County Historical Society for the Holiday Junior Member Program. Join us for this exciting new program of holiday fun from the days of long ago. Learn tricky Victorian parlor games that will make you think while you are having fun. Make ornaments and gifts to take home for you […]
