Adams County Historical Society
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Mission Statement

The Adams County Historical Society mission statement is to preserve the heritage of previous generations, educate future generations and create a better future.

Membership

Annual dues for membership in the Adams County Historical Society are $15 for a single membership and $25 for a family membership. Dues may be mailed to:

Adams County Historical Society
PO Box 306
West Union, OH 45693

Meetings

The Society meetings are held in March, May, July, September, November, and December on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 P.M. at the Heritage Center in West Union, OH or at a designated site.

Trustee meetings are April, June, August, and October on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 P.M. at the Heritage Center.

Adams County Heritage Center

The Adams County Heritage Center site is located on St. Rt. 247 at 507 North Cherry St. in West Union, Ohio. The center includes a genealogical collection, museum, post office, and log house. This is open on Thursday and Saturday from 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. For more information about the center, call 937-544-8522 during those normal open hours.

Historical Society Projects

The Society has several continuing projects:

Items for Sale

The Adams County Historical Society has several items for sale at the Heritage Center. These include:

Item move mouse over item to see image) Price Shipping
Images of America - Adams County (book) by Stephen Kelley $23.50 $5.00
Cat's Meow of the Heritage Center $12.00 $3.00
Cat's Meow of Wilson Soldiers Monument $12.00 $3.00
Cat's Meow of West Union Methodist Church $15.00 $3.00
Cat's Meow of West Union Presbyterian Church $12.00 $3.00
Historical Collections of Adams County (book) $27.00 $5.00
Adams County Pictorial History (book) $30.00 $5.00
50th Anniversary Celebration of the World's Plowing Match in Peebles, Ohio (DVD) $5.00 $3.00
McHenry House (print) by Becky Hughes $20.00 $5.00
West Union Cook Book published in 1935 (reprint) (book) $11.00 $2.00

2023 Event Calendar

Date Time Event Location
March 13 7:00 Regular Meeting - The speaker will be Tom Cross - Things happening in Adams County Heritage Center
May 15 7:00 PM Regular Meeting - The speaker will be Blake Smalley - Geology in Adams County Heritage Center
July 10 6:00 PM Picnic at the Nathaniel Massie Park Nathaniel Massie Park (204 W 4th St Manchester, OH)
August 19 6:00 PM Cowboy Copas Memorial Concert Jefferson Twp Gym (Blue Creek, OH)
September 11 6:00 PM Annual Picnic Meeting -- Bring covered dish Glendale Park - Fawcet, OH
November 13th 7:00 PM Regular Meeting - Honoring Veterans Bob Malcom speaking Heritage Center
December 11th 7:00 PM Regular Meeting - Christmas Program and Refreshments - Mark Tolle singing Heritage Center
Meetings are normally held at the Heritage Center in West Union, although some regular meetings are changed to other locations - check local papers for details

Membership

Single membership $15.00
Family Membership $25.00

mail to the address below

Contact Information


The Adams County Historical Society
507 N. Cherry St.
PO Box 306
West Union, Ohio 45693

Phone: 937-544-8522
between 12:00 - 4:00 P.M. Thursday and Saturday
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