by Shelby Boatman | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
This story was written by Genealogical Society volunteer, Beth Mitchell in May 2023. How did you feel when you opened your Wilmington News Journal June 29, 1978? Count the years! Forty- five years ago the article proclaimed Jack McCall leaving the Melvin service...
by Shelby Boatman | May 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
The following speech was given by Executive Director, Shelby Boatman during the 2023 City of Wilmington Memorial Day Service at Sugar Grove Cemetery in honor of the ultimate sacrifice given by CPL JW Denver Williams Jr. The historic information provided was sourced...
by Shelby Boatman | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
LITTLE GIB PRESENTATION – The following information was compiled by Suzanne Madison in preparation for a presentation at a monthly Genealogical Society meeting on 4/24/23. The Wilmington News Journal story is available online by clicking here. IN MID NOVEMBER...
by Shelby Boatman | Apr 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
We’re loving today’s Wayback Wednesday! Image is of the Mayor’s office and prison 1880 (as stated on plaque on building) on Main Street in Clarksville, Ohio. #clintoncounty #localhistory Like this image? Reproduction copies of this photo are available by...
by Shelby Boatman | Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Local history was recently appraised by a renowned archaeology professional. Mick Van Steen evaluated a frame of Clinton County pre-historic artifacts, which were recently donated to the Clinton County History Center. Van Steen is the immediate past president of the...
by Shelby Boatman | Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
A brown leather jacket with the name “Tommy” printed on the left chest has been a popular artifact in the Clinton County History Center’s collection for many years. Director Shelby Boatman shared how “we often have a variety of individuals stop by or call in to see if...
