HCHS has programs in the coming weeks

The Holmes County Historical Society has the following upcoming programs:

Aug. 30 — Our Town Killbuck

Come to the HCHS Our Town series to help kick off the Early American Days weekend and the celebration of Killbuck’s 150th anniversary. The event will take place at the Duncan Theater on Friday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. Melissa Patrick will lead guests on a journey of Killbuck’s past with audience participation. Bring stories and memorabilia to share. The program is free.

Sept. 14 — A Tea with Teddy

Come sip tea, dine with foods provided by Exclusively Yours, and meet President Theodore Roosevelt and his wife for an informative look at their lives. The tea will be held at the Castle Club Banquet Center next to the Victorian House Museum from 1-3 p.m. The Roosevelts will be en route from the White House and will arrive in style. The tea cost is $30 per person, and an advanced reservation must be made by Sept. 6 by calling Margi Oller at 330-465-1393 or Kay Kline at 330-231-7196.

Sept. 21 — A Walk in the Past

At the Oak Hill Cemetery tour, join in as costume characters come to life and present their life story. The program will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg and will begin at 10 a.m. There is limited parking; however, close-in parking will be provided for the handicapped. The program is free to the public. Bring your lawn chair and comfortable shoes for walking. The presentation will take place at the Adena Indian Mound. After the short presentations, some of the actors will disperse to their grave sites where you can engage one on one for even more history. This event is weather permitting, and you can get last-minute updates by following the HCHS on Facebook or on its website at www.holmeshistory.com/.

Sept. 26 — Our Town Millersburg, Part 2

Three presenters will talk about the buildings, the people and significant events that shaped Millersburg’s past. The program will be presented at the American Hall Venue on the square and start at 7 p.m., with the door opening at 6:30 p.m. In addition, WKLM will livestream the presentation so people can watch from home or later if they miss it. Bring Millersburg memories and memorabilia to share as the historical record is enhanced by people sharing their memories with others.

Oct. 5 — Antique Festival historical presentations

Join Mark Boley, director of the Holmes County Historical Society, for two programs at 10 a.m. at the American Hall. Short versions of the two programs will be presented back to back — “Unusual Mysterious Holmes County” and “Holmes County the Rest of the Story.” The festival is providing these free programs as part of its yearlong bicentennial celebration. The program is open to the public.

Oct. 19 — Clue at the Mansion

This series based on the Clue game performed live at the Victorian House will include two sessions with this cast to include some unusual characters from the past — Trilby, The Witch of Panthers Hollow, Tom Lions, Big Foot and more. The sessions will be from 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The cost is $15 per person, and reservations can be made by calling the society office at 330-674-0022. Limited reservations are available.