The Central Ohio Military Museum, in Harrisburg, is approaching its seventh year open to the public and exists through donations. The organization doesn’t have memberships and contributions aid in its mission of honoring veterans from all branches of service.  Admission is free for veterans; a $2 donation is requested for guests.

The monthly operational costs are close to $1,200 and gifts help pay expenses.  The museum is a 501c3 organization and donations are tax deductible.   Go to www.thecomm.org and click on CONTRIBUTIONS to donate online or mail a check to the museum at Central Ohio Military Museum, P.O. Box 283, Harrisburg, Ohio 43126.

Individuals who would like to see the museum, but aren’t able to visit, please take a virtual tour. Go to the Homepage of the website and click on the VIRTUAL TOUR link in the upper right-hand corner.

Bruce Close took great pride in organizing the children’s division for the Grove City Community Parade. This was the first parade in 1990 after a long absence of parades. He organized hundreds of children at the OLPH Church parking lot then led them onto Broadway as the first entry in the annual event. Jody Roach was instrumental in organizing a twins and multiple births entry that also marched in the parade.

Parades were also a big deal in Grove City. This picture was taken in the 1950s of the YMCA Indian Guides entry by the Grove City Indian Nation.

Old-Time Harvest Day in Grove City gives today’s generation a look into life in Ohio during the mid-1800s.

Experience living in history with a variety of hands-on demonstrations and exhibits of traditional crafts and daily chores including leather tooling, quilting, rope making, quilling, tin smithing, corn husking, shelling and grinding.

Plan to experience:

-The Clover Club 4H group with animals.
-Hands-on exploration of skills, chores, and games from times gone by.
-Historical buildings including a one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, general store and barns.
-The Village herb garden, windmill and antique equipment.
-Metalworking demonstrations on a traditional forge in the blacksmith shop.
-Period music.
-Admission and parking are free.

Old-Time Harvest Day in Grove City gives today’s generation a look into life in Ohio during the mid-1800s.

Experience living in history with a variety of hands-on demonstrations and exhibits of traditional crafts and daily chores including leather tooling, quilting, rope making, quilling, tin smithing, corn husking, shelling and grinding.

Plan to experience:

-The Clover Club 4H group with animals.
-Hands-on exploration of skills, chores, and games from times gone by.
-Historical buildings including a one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, general store and barns.
-The Village herb garden, windmill and antique equipment.
-Metalworking demonstrations on a traditional forge in the blacksmith shop.
-Period music.
-Admission and parking are free.