Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale
2021-05-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
The Wilmington Garden Club’s annual plant sale will take place on the grounds of the History Center on Saturday, May 8 from 9am to Noon. All available plants will be $2.00, CASH ONLY. First come, first serve – plants will go quick! Event is rain or shine. Masks and social distancing are required.
Local artists and vendors will be available onsite to shop for additional plant goods.
Vendors include:
Jill Holl – Be Seated Chair Canning; handmade seats and chair repairs
Mary Beth Thorngren – Thorngren Art Studio; earrings, hand painted art
Molly Boatman – MollyBoatman.com; local photography cards and prints
Luvumore Workshop – plant themed jewelry, accessories for plants and macramé hanging pots

Memorial Day Flag Dedication (May 27)
2021-05-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Join us Thursday, May 27 on the lawn of the History Center as the Daughters of the American Revolution George Clinton Chapter dedicate a new American flag in honor of Memorial Day. Refreshments will be provided.

Event is outdoors on the front lawn. Social distancing is encouraged.

Museum Open House & Ribbon Cutting
2021-05-27 16:30 - 19:30 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
The Clinton County History Center is hosting a museum open house celebration ranging from free tours, door prizes and refreshments to an informative onsite lecture and more. The event is Thursday, May 27 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 149 E. Locust St.
Wilmington College Intern Mikaela Prescott will present a lecture onsite from 6-6:30 p.m. that evening to discuss her process of developing the new Native American heritage exhibit and experience she gained while interning.
An exhibit reopening ribbon-cutting in partnership with the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce is set for 5:30 p.m.
Masks and social distancing indoors are requested. The Center’s gift shop will be open to visit and all current members receive a 10% discount.
About the exhibit
WC graduating history major Mikaela Prescott worked alongside the staff of the History Center to develop an exhibit featuring significant events and stories that occurred on these lands well before settlers arrived. Native American tribes such as the Hopewell, Adena, and Fort Ancient people called the lands that we know as Clinton County home.
Included in the new Native American heritage exhibit are a variety of arrowheads, tools and fossils, as well as a mammoth tusk that’s over 10,000 years old and photographs of indigenous Western tribes taken by Clinton County native Karl Moon in the early 1900s.
The facility
The Clinton County History Center is at a historic structure once belonging to General James W. Denver and his wife, Louise Rombach Denver; it is home to both the Genealogical Society and Historical Society’s museum.
The museum contains two full floors of touring rooms featuring the history of the Clinton County region and its people.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit, the Center relies on memberships, donations, and community events to continue their mission of encouraging community involvement in the preservation, education, and promotion of Clinton County history and genealogy.
To stay up-to-date on all things local history, visit www.ClintonCountyHistory.org and follow them on social media and YouTube @ClintonCountyHistory

CLOSED Memorial Day Weekend
2021-05-28 - 2021-05-29 | OH
The Center will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-29. We will reopen to the public June 4-5.

Genealogy Society Picnic (please RSVP)
2021-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Quaker Knoll Campground Lodge, 675 Co Rd 51, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
The Genealogy Society’s annual picnic is back at Quaker Knoll Campground in Wilmington.
The Genealogy Society’s annual picnic is back at Quaker Knoll Campground in Wilmington.
The public is welcome! Please bring a traditional picnic food dish to share. Table service and drinks provided. Meal is indoor picnic style, will be observing all social distancing rules/health orders. Picnic will be inside the Clark Lodge.
Directions to Quaker Knoll Campground at 165 Sprague Road, 45177:
From Wilmington go west on Rt 730 (Truesdell Street) out of town. Past the Equestrian Center turn left onto Sprague Road. At the sign turn left onto a gravel road leading back to the Camp. Through the gate, follow the road and park behind the Lodge. Enter around front. (Handicap parking- drive around lodge and park near the doorway.)
Please RSVP to Gene Synder at (937) 289-2196, snyderbrvc@mac.com.
Address: 675 Co Rd 51, Wilmington, OH 45177

Talking Tombstones: A Live Historic Sugar Grove Cemetery Tour
2021-10-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Sugar Grove Cemetery, 297 W. Truesdell Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Save the date: The Clinton County History Center’s first-ever “Talking Tombstones” — a live Historic Sugar Grove Cemetery tour — will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m and 4-6 p.m.
Experience the personal stories of some of Clinton County’s famous and historical citizens who now lie at rest among the landscape of this beautiful “outdoor museum” called Sugar Grove Cemetery. Join the History Center for a self-guided walking tour to meet many of the people who made Clinton County what it is today.
Costumed interpreters will represent residents from the past and await you at their gravestones.
General James W. Denver and his wife, Louise, Azariah Doan, Robert Wickersham, Sarah and Daniel J. Foland, Mary E. Taylor Adams – the first local Civil War nurse — and many more, and the 48th Ohio Civil War Reenactors will be there!
The Kava Kart will offering coffee and other hot beverages for purchase during the 4-6pm time slots of the tour.
Bring the entire family to enjoy this unique historical experience! Self-guided tours depart every half hour during the two time slots. Please arrive promptly 5-10 minutes prior to your ticketed time for check-in purposes. Children 10 and younger enter for FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket.
Purchase tickets here: https://talking-tombstones-tour2021.eventbrite.com
Additional Event Information:
The Clinton County History Center’s first-ever “Talking Tombstones” — a live Historic Sugar Grove Cemetery tour — will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m and 4-6 p.m.
Only cemetery sections 1-3, 6 and The Grove will be highlighted in this tour. An ASL sign language interpreter will be available as needed; please notify us ahead of time if you require this service and the time slot you wish to attend.
Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged. Limited golf cart transportation shuttle stops will be available for those with restricted mobility. Handicap parking will be inside the cemetery gates, all other parking will be located along Truesdell Street (parking map coming soon).
Pre-sale tickets are available online or for purchase at the History Center at 149 E. Locust St. from Oct. 1 to Oct. 22.
Physical tickets can be purchased at the Center weekly, Wednesday-Friday 9-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Active History Center member tickets cost $10 (*use the provided membership discount code*), and non-members cost $15 for pre-sale.
Day-of-event tickets will be available onsite at the cemetery: Active History Center members cost is $15, non-members will cost $20 at the gates.
Please remember, this is the Society’s only fundraiser in two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. Tickets are non-refundable. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 24 with the same times set. Also note by purchasing a ticket and participating in this event you are entering Sugar Grove Cemetery at your own risk. The majority of our tour is on blacktop, however it does sometime venture onto uneven ground and some hills. Please use cation when attending.

Special Thank You to Our Event Supporters:
• Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington
• Clinton County Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington
• Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina
• Merchants National Bank, Wilmington
• Smith Funeral Home, Wilmington
• Sugar Grove Cemetery
• The City of Wilmington
• The Loft on Main
• Wilmington News Journal

Genealogy Research Library Season Closing
2021-11-20 10:00 - 14:00 | OH
The Genealogy Research Library will be closing for the season on Saturday, November 20. The last day to visit for genealogy assistance or research is November 20 from 10am to 2pm. Please note, the Genealogy Library is volunteer run and many of our generous volunteers travel south for the winter.
We do offer research services for the three months the library is closed. Should you wish to have a question researched, we ask for a $25 minimum donation which is used to purchase more supplies such as ink, paper, and archival materials. Please email info@clintoncountyhistory.org to learn more about our research request options.
We look forward to welcoming you back when the library reopens in March 2022!

Closed for Thanksgiving
2021-11-25 - 2021-11-27 | OH

Giving Tuesday Fundraiser
2021-11-30 | OH
To learn more about this global day of giving, please visit our Giving Tuesday page: Giving Tuesday Page

CLOSED for 2021 Season
2021-12-18 - 2022-03-01 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
The History Center is officially CLOSED for the 2021 season as of Friday, December 18. The Historical Society’s museum and Genealogical Society’s research library will tentatively reopen on March 4-5, 2022. Should you need to reach our staff before then, please call 937-382-4684 weekly Wednesday-Friday 9-11am and 1-4pm or email us at info@clintoncountyhistory.org.
We look forward to welcoming the public back for our 74th year of incorporation and 67th year of preserving local history at Rombach Place in 2022. Until then, please consider becoming a member of either society to stay up to date on all things local history! For more information on memberships, please click this direct link: https://clintoncountyhistory.org/?p=3852

Historic Museum Season Closing
2021-12-18 10:00 - 14:00 | OH
The Society’s historic museum will be closing to the public for the 2021 season on Saturday, December 18. We will offer tours on December 18 from 10am to 2pm. A variety of Christmas pastimes and objects are on display for the holiday season. Please note we are closed November 25-27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
While we are closed to the public, staff will be overhauling exhibit displays and designs to improve the visitor experience. We will reopen in March 2022 for our 74th season at Rombach Place. Should you have questions before then, please call our office at 937-382-4684 or email our general inbox at info@clintoncountyhistory.org

Genealogy Library Training Day
2022-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
The Genealogical Society wants YOU to volunteer!

Join them on Friday, March 4 from 1-2pm for a short lesson on what the research library can do, things it has to offer, and why you should consider volunteering.

This is an “all-call” for past volunteers, current volunteers, or those interested in joining our group! All are welcome and this training session is FREE.

We are looking for volunteers with these skills: Cut newspaper articles, organization skills, proof reading abilities, sorting skills, and research abilities.

Reopening for the 2022 Season
2022-03-04 13:00 - 2022-03-05 14:00 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
The History Center will be reopening for the 2022 season on Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5. Public hours will be Fridays 1-4pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm throughout the season. Both our Genealogy Library and Museum will be opening to the public. As a reminder, all active Genealogical Society and Historical Society members or children younger than 14 visit for FREE. Non-members are $5 each per visit.
This year, the museum will be featuring a brand new exhibit showcasing the transportation methods of Clinton Countian’s from the late 1800s to early 1900s. This exhibit will also feature items community members often packed with them on their journeys, such as steamer trunks, vintage clothing, accessories, and more! The display, titled: Junk in Your Trunk, will be available to view for the 2022 season.

Historical Society's Annual Meeting; In-person
2022-03-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
The Clinton County Historical Society will host their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at 5pm in-person at the History Center, 149 E. Locust Street Wilmington. The Annual Meeting will reflect upon the accomplishments of the Society, financials, and programs in 2021.
The event is open to the public; Society members are encouraged to attend to accept the slate of 2022 trustees.

March Genealogy Speaker Series
2022-03-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Debbie Large will be presenting the program at the Genealogical Society’s initial 2022 monthly meeting on Monday, March 28. “Family Footprints” will be similar to one of her presentations to be given one month later at the Ohio Genealogical Society’s 2022 Conference. Debbie Large is an experienced genealogist who focuses on the U. S. Midwest and Irish and Scottish records. She has given many presentations around Ohio and is an adjunct instructor at Sinclair Community College.
This event is FREE and open to the public as well as organizational members. Please join the Society for an evening of genealogy fun!

CLOSED on Good Friday
2022-04-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
The History Center will be CLOSED on Good Friday, April 15. We will be OPEN on Sat. April 16 from 10am-2pm for tours or genealogy research.

50 Years After: Revisiting New Burlington
2022-04-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Join the Clinton County History Center, Wilmington College students, and author John Baskin as we reflect upon the legacy of New Burlington, and its place in the story of the American small town, fifty years following the loss of this rural community as part of the creation of Caesar’s Creek Lake State Park. Multiple images from Mr. Baskin’s 1976 book will be on display.
Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be served, public is welcome. Hosted at the Clinton County History Center – 149 E. Locust St, Wilmington on Monday, April 25 from 6:30-7:30pm. The Genealogical Society’s business meeting will commence after the event.

Center CLOSED for Private Program
2022-04-30 | OH
The History Center will be CLOSED on Saturday, April 30 for a private program. Please visit us either Friday, April 29 from 1-4pm or the following weekend. Thank you for understanding!

Garden Club's Annual Plant & Vendor Sale
2022-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
The Wilmington Garden Club will host their annual plant sale again on Saturday, May 7 from 9-Noon. Event is rain or shine, on the side-lawn of the History Center – 149 E. Locust Street in Wilmington. Please bring CASH for plant purchases. Variety of greenery and plants (tomatoes, herbs, ferns, more!) will be available. Primarily perennials.

The History Center will have a variety of local craft vendors on site too so be sure to check them out!
Questions about the plant sale should be directed to the Wilmington Garden Club and questions about vendors should be sent to the CC History Center

CLOSED for Memorial Day Weekend
2022-05-28 | OH
The History Center will be CLOSED on Saturday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. Please visit us next weekend for tours or genealogy research.

Lady Louise's Afternoon Tea (fundraiser)
2022-06-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Tickets now on sale!
Click here to order tickets directly from our Eventbrite page. Only 60 tickets available.
Join the Society for another lively afternoon tea on the lawn of historic Rombach Place. Weather dependent, this event will be outdoors (moved inside if raining), so please dress accordingly and bring your best parasol. Enjoy tea, and talk with Louise Rombach-Denver – former matriarch of Rombach Place – while learning about the famous family who called our museum home. Bite-sized foods and a variety of teas will be served over the course of a two hour period. Sample a delightful selection of savory sandwiches, scrumptious scones, splendid sweets, and more!

Active History Center members enjoy $10.00 off event tickets w/ their special promo code.
Members: $25 per ticket, Non-members: $35 per ticket
Children (14 or younger): $12.50 with the purchase of an adult tix.

We encourage you to dress in your best 20th Century attire to enjoy the program. A living interpreter will be portraying Mrs. Louise for a 15 minute program during the tea. Please notify us ahead of time if you have dietary restrictions – we will accommodate your needs to the best of our ability, but note cross contamination of allergens is a risk at this event.

REMINDER- this is a fundraising event for the Historical Society. Questions? Call 937-382-4684.

Celebrating Clinton County 2022 - Township Talks: Clark, Green, Jefferson, and Washington Twps.
2022-06-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
You may know that Clinton County was formed in 1810 and the community is two hundred and twelve years old this year. But, ask yourself, how much do you know about the township in which you live?
The Clinton County Genealogical and Historical Societies is placing a spotlight on the community’s townships during “Township Talks”, a special research event hosted once a month from 10am-2pm during June to September with select townships featured monthly.
During these five Saturdays of the summer season, the Societies will be opening their doors and providing you with all the materials you need to learn about Clinton County as a whole! These “Township Talks” will be open to both members and non-members at no cost. The Societies ask for a donation if you find your visit well worth your while – which they are confident you will.
Saturday, June 25 – Clark, Green, Jefferson, and Washington Twps.
Saturday, July 30 – Liberty, Richland, Wayne, and Wilson Twps.
Saturday, August 27 – Adams, Chester, Marion, and Vernon Twps.
Saturday, September 24 – Union Twp. / City of Wilmington
Family tree forms, research charts, and Celebrating Clinton County pencils will be given by the Genealogical Society. For kiddos who visit, Clinton County coloring sheets and crayons will be given to children age 7 and under. A short museum scavenger hunt will be offered by the Historical Society throughout the featured day.
Both organizational missions include the preservation of Clinton Co.’s history and genealogy. The Genealogical & Historical Societies rely on memberships and donations to operate. To learn more, please visit www.ClintonCountyHistory.org and save the upcoming dates on your calendar!
For those who visit during a “Township Talks” event, their name will be entered into a drawing for a variety of fun prizes. The township with the most participation will receive a free copy of the “Census of 1860 for Clinton County” book on behalf of the Societies.
Share your knowledge of Clinton County’s townships too by submitting your research or facts to info@ClintonCountyHistory.org. If selected, they will be added to research files for future use and you could win a prize.

Genealogical Program, Meeting
2022-06-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Suzanne Madison will present on the topic, “The History of the Wilmington Library and the Story of its Benefactor – Andrew Carnegie”. Refreshments will be provided. The Genealogical Society’s business meeting will follow.

Genealogical Society's Annual Picnic
2022-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Quaker Knoll Campground Lodge, 675 Co Rd 51, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Clinton County Genealogical Society Summer Potluck Picnic –
Monday July 25, 2022 @ 6:00 PM at the Clark Lodge of Quaker Knoll Camp
675 Sprague Road, Wilmington OH 45177
Directions: from Wilmington, west on Truesdell, Rt 730, toward Cowan Lake
past the Equine Center, left on Sprague Road, left at sign, follow lane back to the Lodge
Drinks and table service provided. Bring a covered dish to share.
Program: We are each to bring a historical family object and be prepared to tell about it as in “Antiques Road Show” or “show and tell”.
Guests and family members are welcome. Plenty of parking. Accessible restrooms adjacent. Beautiful grounds and playground.

Township Talks: Liberty, Richland, Wayne, and Wilson Twps.
2022-07-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States

Genealogical Society Program, Meeting
2022-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | 1399 Brown Rd. Wilmington Ohio 45177, 1399 Brown Rd, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Director of the Historical Society, Shelby Boatman is slated to give the presentation – topic TBD. Refreshments will be provided. The Genealogical Society’s business meeting will follow. Please note the change in location for this meeting. It will be held at Genealogical Society VP, Jim Burge’s newly restored school house on Brown Rd in Wilmington. Brown Road is just past Berlin Road outside of town.

Township Talks: Adams, Chester, Marion, and Vernon Twps.
2022-08-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States

Township Talks: Union Twp. / City of Wilmington
2022-09-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States

Genealogical Society Program, Meeting
2022-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Professional Genealogist, Dana Palmer will present on a topic, to be decided. Refreshments will be provided. The Genealogical Society’s business meeting will follow.
