The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society had a 1776 float entry that featured the key points of the Declaration of Independence. Standing wearing an orange bonnet is Marilyn Gibboney, long-time president of the historical society.

Residents of Arbutus Avenue prepared for a trip to the moon with this parade entry. The date is unknown but believed to have been sometime in the 1950s. The moon launch was unsuccessful but their float entry was a popular entry.

A Mayan clay mask and other items of general interest are now on display at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum during September. Go to www.swfchs.org for information and hours.

Adena and Hopewell artifacts; Mayan, Peruvian pottery and masks; giant tropical insects, moths; African spear points; Pre-Columbian items; minerals, crystals; and a cast of a Bigfoot from Washington state. It’s all on display at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum during September. Go to www.swfchs.org for information and hours. Free event.

Seldom is there an opportunity to view an actual petrified dinosaur egg but one will be on display at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum during September. Dinosaurs roamed the Earth about 243 million years ago. Go to www.swfchs.org for information and hours. Free event.