EVENTS
What’s in Your Button Jar?
Wonder if that jar of buttons collecting dust on your shelf has any value? Learn to identify the material, age and history of buttons, and make an ID card with examples studied in class. Bring buttons from home you need help identifying. Led by Leanne Watkins, Society member and GC museum employee. There is a $5 payment to attend.
Women of Grove City Play
The Little Theatre Off Broadway will be presenting the historical play “Women of Grove City” at the South-Western City School District Student Enrollment Center (the old Brookpark School).
From pioneers to American heroes to traiblazing civic leaders, the women of Grove City have been building community and shaping the future of Central Ohio for more than tow centuries. Come hear their stories.
Red, White and VROOM!
As part of @am250ohio, Grove City Parks & Rec will be showcasing how transportation has shaped our community and country. Various types of transportation from the past to the present will be displayed.
Grant Dress Reveal Event
One of the Society’s American250 events is the re-creation of a dress of the Grant family dating from the mid-1800’s. Recreations of that original dress will be revealed at an event at the Grove City Library.
What’s in Your Button Jar?
Leanne Watkins, Society member and GC museum employee, is giving a presentation on collecting buttons at the South-Western City School District Student Enrollment Center (the old Brookpark School). There is a $5 payment to attend.
History of Ground Transportation in Ohio Speaker and Banquet
Enjoy a Homemade meal and meet Author, Dan Rager who will give a presentation on his new book The History of Transportation in Ohio. Location and details to follow.
Grove City Book Festival
SWFCHS will be participating at this year’s Grove City Book Festival.
Open House at Century Village
SWFCHS staff will provide fascinating info as you tour each of the historical buildings at Century Village.
Heritage Celebration
Join us 10a-5p, Saturday, June 6 in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road for our annual Heritage and Veterans Celebration. Bring the family to experience a taste of everyday life in an Ohio farm community in the late 1800s through building tours and demonstrations as history comes to life among the buildings of Century Village. There will also be a classic car show next to the village, provided by co-sponsor Bob Traphagen of the Central Ohio Military Museum, starting at 10a. The Village buildings open at noon, and bluegrass bands will be performing.
The event is free. Hope to see you there!
Open House at Century Village
SWFCHS staff will provide fascinating info as you tour each of the historical buildings at Century Village.
Open House at Century Village
SWFCHS staff will provide fascinating info as you tour each of the historical buildings at Century Village. Also, an Old Time Country OHC Muffins baseball game will be played out behind the village.
Open House at Century Village
SWFCHS staff will provide fascinating info as you tour each of the historical buildings at Century Village.
Old Time Harvest Day
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.
Holiday Open House at Century Village
Enjoy a historical holiday at Century Village. The buildings will be open to visit.
State of the Society
President Steve Jackson will give the annual “State of the Society” presentation to Grove City Council at their regularly scheduled meeting.
Historical Bus Tour
Join us on a journey through Grove City's past with a Historic Grove City Bus Tour led by local historian and Southwest Franklin County Historical Society Volunteer Coordinator, Bev Babbert. The tour begins with a short kickoff video at the Little Theatre off Broadway, 3981 Broadway, before boarding the bus for a 60-minute tour of Grove City's most meaningful historic sites - including Century Village, the John Hoover Gravesite, the Indian Mound, Concord Chapel and more. The tour ends at Plank's on Broadway for complimentary pizza and soft drinks. Space is extremely Limited - register now at bit.ly/gcpReg! Tickets are $10.
Holiday Open House at Grant-Sawyer
Enjoy a historical holiday at the Grant-Sawyer Home. Tours of the main house and barn will be held.
Beulah Park: One For the Ages
Janet Shailer will be giving a presentation on the history of Beulah Park at the annual Friends of the Library membership meeting. The presentation will take place at 6:30, in the large meeting room on the first floor of the library.
Old Time Harvest Day
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.
World of Wonders
The Grove City Welcome Center and Museum will be presenting a vast collection of artifacts from around the world!
SWFCHS Monthly Meeting
This is our annual potluck event. Please bring a dish to share, along with dinnerware and a beverage. Fried chicken will be provided.
Open House at Century Village
SWFCHS staff will provide fascinating info as you tour each of the historical buildings at Century Village.
Heritage Celebration
Join us 12-4 p.m., Saturday, June 14 in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road for our annual Heritage Celebration. Bring the family to experience a taste of everyday life in an Ohio farm community in the late 1800s through building tours and demonstrations as history comes to life among the buildings of Century Village. The Village Pickers will provide Bluegrass music on the Kegg Log House porch, and the Society will have their historical booklets and items for sale in the Black House General Store.
The event is free. Hope to see you there!
Open House at Century Village
SWFCHS staff will provide fascinating info as you tour each of the historical buildings at Century Village.