John Paulding Historical Society will host a general meeting and special program at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26. The meeting is open to all. The guest speaker for the evening will be Jerett Godeke, who will discuss his first book, The Reservoir War: A History of Ohio’s Forgotten Riot in America’s Gilded Age, 1874-1888. The…
The John Paulding Historical Society will host its 22nd ATHS Vintage Truck Show, featuring antique, classic and special interest vehicles, on Sunday, Sept. 17, during the annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. The show is held on the museum grounds at 600 Fairground Drive in…
The second annual “Movie Night at the Museum” will be presented at John Paulding Historical Society at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. The public is invited to watch the premiere of “Les Weidenhamer’s Museum Stories.” A free-will donation will be accepted at the door. Popcorn and drink will be provided. Black Swamp Arbor, Gleaner Life…
This year, Andy’s Knockout Chicken from Fort Wayne will be roasting delicious barbecue chicken from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 5. The museum is located at 600 Fairground Drive, Paulding, across the street from the fairgrounds. Select either a half-chicken or quarter-chicken. Meals include chicken, baked beans, choice of cole slaw or fresh vegetables, plus applesauce…
The John Paulding Historical Society will be open daily Monday through Saturday, June 12-17, during the Paulding County Fair. Hours will vary, so visitors are urged to look for the “Open” flag in front. The museum is located across from the county fairgrounds in Paulding. Admission is free. The historical society currently has two featured…
Scott Strahley (left) of Paulding recently donated a fireproof, floodproof file cabinet to John Paulding Historical Society. Kim Sutton, historical society vice president, says the cabinet will allow plans, maps and documents in the museum’s collection to be stored flat instead of rolled, protecting and preserving for the future. For more information about the organization,…
What happened to this piece of Paulding County History? It was removed/stolen from the bridge of the corner of Paulding County Road 176 and Co Rd 71. It was the block that was above the Columbia grade school door on that grade school corner until it was torn down. The Paulding County court house said…
John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding invites artists to submit their artwork for Celebration of Arts and Artists of Paulding County exhibit from May 23 through June 27. This year’s event will feature paintings – oil, acrylic and watercolor. The show is open to current and former Paulding County artists age 16 or older, living…
Time is running to get your spot for the John Paulding Historical Society Wine Tasting fundraiser on Saturday, February 25. Doors open for the Vegas-themed event at 6 p.m. The fun gets under way at 7 p.m. with a delicious variety of carefully selected wines and cheeses. Scott Strahley and Jay Dachenhaus return as emcees.…
Robert and Sue Brown have donated several interesting artifacts to the John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding. Most notable are two portraits of brothers Marion (left) and Walter Brown, both of whom were killed overseas during World War II. The Gilts Brown American Legion in Oakwood is in part named for the fallen pair. Other…
Annette Howard recently donated several items to the John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding, including a 1911 Grover Hill Band jacket, hat and sheet music that belonged to Claude Kohn of Grover Hill. Other artifacts included a photo of Grover Hill Band with Oliver Stemen as band major. The museum is currently closed for the…
The John Paulding Historical Society is bringing back its popular Celebrating the Arts and Artists of Paulding County. This year’s event will feature paintings – oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, ink or other. Tentative plans call for the exhibit to open during May, and continue through June. The historical society will allow artists to sell their…
Before the holidays, Becky Maag (above) donated several items relating to the Cecil Junior Band to the John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding. Among the artifacts are a majorette hat and baton, uniform, flute and a picture of Thelma Smith Ballreich as a child leading the band. The Cecil Junior Band performed at area events…
