National Historic Marker Weekend 2025

Celebrate Historical Marker Weekend in Clinton County!

Join us for a special weekend dedicated to honoring and preserving the 13 historical markers located throughout Clinton County, Ohio. In celebration of National Historic Marker Day, we invite you to participate in a self-guided effort to clean and revitalize these important landmarks.

Event Details:

  • Date: (Insert Dates of Weekend)
  • Location: Various locations throughout Clinton County, Ohio (see list of markers and addresses below)

How to Participate:

  1. Pick up a Cleaning Kit & Guidebook: Stop by the Clinton County History Center at 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington OH 45177 on Fri. April 25th between 8:30-11:45AM or 12:45-4:30PM and Sat. April 26th from 10:00AM-2:00PM to pick up a free cleaning kit and a Historical Marker Guidebook.
  2. Choose Your Marker: Select one or more markers from the list provided in the guidebook.
  3. Clean & Explore: Visit your chosen marker(s), clean them using the provided supplies, and take some time to learn about the historical significance of the site.
  4. Share Your Experience: Post photos of your cleaning efforts and the markers you visit on social media using the hashtags #NationalHistoricMarkerWeekend or #NationalHistoricMarkerDay2025 in your posts. Don’t forget to tag the History Center and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

Kid-Friendly Activities at the History Center:

Bring the whole family! The Clinton County History Center will be hosting kid-friendly activities during regular museum hours:

  • Friday, April 25th: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday, April 26th: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Activities will include marker-themed coloring sheets, crafts, and other engaging activities.

Marker Cleaning Kits Include:

  • Soap
  • Water
  • Bucket
  • Cloth Rags
  • Sponge
  • Non-Metal Scrub Brush
  • Gloves
  • Refuse or Trash Bags

Why This Matters:

Historical markers serve as vital connections to our past, preserving stories and events that have shaped our community. By participating in this self-guided cleaning effort, you are ensuring that these stories continue to be told for generations to come.

Let’s come together to honor and preserve the history that makes Clinton County, Ohio, so special!

List of Markers and Addresses:

  • COMING SOON…