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Ross County Historical Society
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Museum, photo archive, and research library in Chillicothe, Ohio. We're located at 45 W. 5th Street, Chillicothe OH 45601. Our phone # is 740-772-1936. Open from April to December, Tues-Sat 1-5pm.
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Discover the ancient skill of #flintknapping in this #workshop! Learn the basics of percussion and pressure flaking, and craft your own small axe head or knife blade to take home.
RCHS Members: $25
Non-members: $30
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝!
Call 740-772-1936 or Email info@rosscountyhistorical.org
Discover the ancient skill of flintknapping in this hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of percussion and pressure flaking, and craft your own small axe head or knife blade to take home. Cost: RCHS Members: $25 Non-members: $30 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝! Call 740-772-1936 or Email info@rosscountyhistorical.org to reserve your spot. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with history — and take home a piece of it!
October 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Just in time for Halloween, join us for an exhibit of #macabre #history at the Franklin House! Tours are given 𝙏𝒉𝙪𝒓𝙨𝒅𝙖𝒚𝙨 𝙖𝒏𝙙 𝙁𝒓𝙞𝒅𝙖𝒚𝙨 𝙖𝒕 3:15𝒑𝙢. Regular admission fee applies. (Pic is of a c. 1900 Frigid Fluid Company cooling board, one of the items on display!)
A canvas cot with wood legs and supports. The head of the cot is slightly raised. The canvas is stained with old fluids.
October 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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The Ross County Historical Society Museum will be CLOSED for tours Sept. 20 so we can participate in the Chillicothe Ghost Walk!
Image of a museum with ghosts circling around it.
September 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Our archivist and librarian, Alicia Gray, was a presenter at the Descendants of Enslaved Communities at the University of Virginia symposium "Lift Every Voice: Activism, Education, and the Frontlines of Change."
An image of Alicia Gray, a middle-aged Black woman with short hair, posed against a green background.
September 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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The #museum will not be able to offer the 3:15 tour tomorrow (8/27/25) because of a large group coming to visit our facility. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Last day to register for our Ice Cream Social. Pls call 740-772-1936 to have an ice cream with Chillicothe history! #museum #free #icecream #chillicothe #chillicotheohio
Image of an older man in black suit licking an ice cream cone.
August 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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RSVP now to have ice cream with Chillicothe history! Our ice cream social (featuring handmade ice cream!) is August 16, 11-2pm. Call 740-772-1936. Also collecting school supplies for local teachers that day!

#Chillicothe #museum #DidIMentionIceCream #IceCreamSocial
A reimagined image of a painting from RCHS collections. A woman in a black dress with a lace collar is licking a pink ice cream cone.
August 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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RSVP now to have ice cream with Chillicothe history! Our ice cream social (featuring handmade ice cream!) is August 16, 11-2pm. Call 740-772-1936. Also collecting school supplies for local teachers that day!

#Chillicothe #museum #DidIMentionIceCream #IceCreamSocial
Image is of an altered sepia-toned photo of an unknown WWI soldier licking an ice cream cone.
August 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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RSVP now to have ice cream with Chillicothe history! Our ice cream social (featuring handmade ice cream!) is August 16, 11-2pm. Call 740-772-1936. Also collecting school supplies for local teachers that day!

#Chillicothe #museum #DidIMentionIceCream #IceCreamSocial
Reimagined image of a portrait of a Victorian woman in a bonnet, licking a pink ice cream cone.
August 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Today's event about fairy tales was so much fun! Here are some characters celebrating the American fairy tale, #WizardOfOz. #museum, #history, #childrensbooks
Four people, dressed as Glinda, The Wizard, Dorothy, and the Wicked Witch of the West, stand on a yellow brick road drawn in chalk. A woman dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West poses with two children in the museum's lobby.
July 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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We're off to see the wizard! Come along for the enchanted journey! July 12, 1-4pm. Meet the #WickedWitch, #Dorothy, and #Glinda! The event is #FREE

#history #museum #fairytales #literature #wizardofoz
A flier for an event for children. It's green in the corners, and has a photo of a woman dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West and cartoon images of the tin man, cowardly lion and Dorothy. Step into the World of Fairy Tales! You are invited to explore the enchanting world of fairy tales through stories, crafts, and fun-filled activities designed to inspire a love of reading. Make Crafts & Create a Yellow Brick (Chalk) Road Browse Rare Children's Books — Including Early Oz Editions 2:00 PM Presentation: History & Fairy Tales w/ RCHS Director Andrew Hall 3:00 PM Presentation: Storytime with the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library FREE for all attendees! Existing Junior Members get access to special snacks and a commemorative pin during their visit. New Junior Memberships are only $10 — this includes free access to all other Junior Member programs for the next year, plus some great perks!
July 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Handyperson needed to help with general maintenance and upkeep tasks around RCHS properties. Must have background in repair/maintenance. Pay is $18/hour, as-needed basis (<20 hrs/mnth).

Send cvr letter and resume to 45 W Fifth Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601, or email info@rosscountyhistorical.org.
June 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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June 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Join us for a presentation on Ohio's #militia history on June 14, at 6:30 and see the new #exhibit. #museum #history #ohio, #chillicothe,
A man in a buckskin uniform with a rucksack and flintlock rifle against a red, white, and blue background. The poster gives details for a presentation: The Ross County Historical Society invites the public to a fascinating evening presentation about the history of the Ohio Militia in the 19th century, featuring historian and collector Larry Strayer. This event will take place on Saturday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ross County Heritage Center, located at 45 W Fifth St, Chillicothe, OH. Strayer, currently serving as a guest curator for the museum’s Ohio Militia exhibit, will guide attendees through a century of state military history. His talk will explore the origins and evolution of Ohio's militia system, from statehood in 1803 through its pivotal roles in 19th-century conflicts, culminating at the close of the Spanish-American War. Following the talk, Strayer will be available in the Ohio Militia exhibit to answer questions. With an extensive personal collection and years of research, Strayer brings to life the personal stories, uniforms, and objects of the men who served—illuminating how citizen-soldiers shaped both local communities and national history. This event is free and open to the public, and is a must for anyone interested in military history, Ohio heritage, or the personal narratives behind America’s past. For more information about this presentation, please contact us at 740-772-1936 or info@rosscountyhistorical.org
June 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Hope to see you there! #Juneteenth, #Ohio, #Chillicothe, #museum, #NewExhibit, #free, #BlackHistory
Join us for our Juneteenth celebration featuring a reception and program for the grand opening of our newest exhibit, “Unheard Voices: A Selective History of African American Men and Women of Chillicothe and Ross County." Saturday, June 21, 2025 2:00 to 4:00 PM Ross County Heritage Center 45 West Fifth Street Chillicothe, Ohio This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Please call 740-772-1936 for more information
June 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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TONIGHT! Join us as we welcome back the General. Seats tend to go quickly for this event, so plan your campaigns accordingly.
Image of flyer for General Grant presentation.
May 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Join us for our Juneteenth celebration featuring a reception and program for the grand opening of our newest exhibit, “Unheard Voices: A Selective History of African American Men and Women of Chillicothe and Ross County."
Saturday, June 21, 2025 2:00 to 4:00 PM
#juneteenth #chillicothe
A flyer for a Juneteenth event. The top is colorful with images of faces in profile and abstract patterns around them. The text reads: In Celebration of Juneteenth 2025 A Program and Reception to Highlight the Opening of the Ross County Historical Society’s Newest Exhibit “Unheard Voices: A Selective History of African American Men and Women of Chillicothe and Ross County” will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 2:00 to 4:00 PM Ross County Heritage Center 45 West Fifth Street Chillicothe, Ohio This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Please call 740-772-1936 for more information.
May 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Come see #GeneralGrant on May 23 at 6pm at RCHS. Dr. Curt Fields gives an amazing presentation as the general - as close as you can get to going back in time and seeing the man himself! Admission is free #LivingHistory #Impersonator #History #USHistory #Museum #Chillicothe #ChillicotheOhio #USGrant
The General Returns to Chillicothe! Event Details: Ross County Heritage Center 45 W. Fifth Street, Chillicothe, Ohio Friday, May 23 6:00 p.m. The Ross County Heritage Center is thrilled to welcome back a nationally renowned guest who brings history to life in an unforgettable way. Dr. Curt Fields, the country's foremost portrayer of General and President Ulysses S. Grant, returns to Chillicothe on Friday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. for a powerful and engaging living history presentation you won’t want to miss. Dr. Fields has performed as General Grant in 22 states and at major national events, including the 150th anniversaries of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Appomattox. He has been featured on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and in films shown at national historic sites such as Appomattox Court House and Fort Donelson. His authentic, first-person presentations—based on Grant’s own words and contemporary accounts—deliver a vivid, deeply human portrait of one of America’s most important leaders. With his striking resemblance to Grant and dedication to historical accuracy, Dr. Fields offers an experience as close to meeting the man himself as history allows. Seating is limited, so we recommend arriving early!
May 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Andrew Hall discusses the intersection of #history #folklore and #fairytales
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Fairy Tales as History
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May 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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In honor of our new #IceAge exhibit, we're having an Ice Age movie night! Friday, May 30th @ 7:00 pm
Enjoy a movie under the stars! Bring your favorite beach towel or blanket to sit on. Snacks/drinks provided. Ice Age-themed activities will be available before the film begins. Free! #Museum #history
A banner for the Family Movie Night event. Film reels and a movie clip board with the date/time.
May 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Come see #GeneralGrant on May 23 at 6pm at RCHS. Dr. Curt Fields gives an amazing presentation as the general - as close as you can get to going back in time and seeing the man himself! Admission is free #LivingHistory #Impersonator #History #USHistory #Museum #Chillicothe #ChillicotheOhio #USGrant
The General Returns to Chillicothe! Event Details: Ross County Heritage Center 45 W. Fifth Street, Chillicothe, Ohio Friday, May 23 6:00 p.m. The Ross County Heritage Center is thrilled to welcome back a nationally renowned guest who brings history to life in an unforgettable way. Dr. Curt Fields, the country's foremost portrayer of General and President Ulysses S. Grant, returns to Chillicothe on Friday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. for a powerful and engaging living history presentation you won’t want to miss. Dr. Fields has performed as General Grant in 22 states and at major national events, including the 150th anniversaries of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Appomattox. He has been featured on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and in films shown at national historic sites such as Appomattox Court House and Fort Donelson. His authentic, first-person presentations—based on Grant’s own words and contemporary accounts—deliver a vivid, deeply human portrait of one of America’s most important leaders. With his striking resemblance to Grant and dedication to historical accuracy, Dr. Fields offers an experience as close to meeting the man himself as history allows. Seating is limited, so we recommend arriving early!
May 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Today is #ArchaeologyDay! We're also having a special exhibit about the history of the paper factory here in Chillicothe. Stop by 1-5pm!
Photos of the exhibit on the history of the paper factory. Photos of the exhibit on the history of the paper factory. Photos of the exhibit on the history of the paper factory.
April 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Join us tomorrow for our 8th annual #ArchaeologyDay! See dozens of tabletop exhibits from local collectors, our newest exhibit on life in Ice Age Ohio, and bring in your own finds to be identified by our experts!
A flier for Archaeology Day describing the event which happens April 19, 2025 from 1-5pm
April 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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#namethatmammoth! RCHS is running a contest to name our newest friend - a stuffed mammoth displayed in our new exhibit on the Stone Age. Post your suggestions! Staff will pick our favorites and christen our mammoth on April 19 when we have our Archaeology Day event.
A stuffed mammoth (the front end) emerging from a wall. The mammoth only has one tusk.
April 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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We're hosting the 8th Annual #Archaeology Day at RCHS! Dozens of exhibits by local collectors. Bring in your own finds to be identified. We're also debuting a new exhibit on the Ice Age inhabitants of our region. Free admission!

#museum #exhibit

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A flyer for Archaeology day on April 19, 1-5 pm at the Ross County Heritage Center 45 W. 5th Street, Chillicothe Ohio. Join us for the 8 annual Archaeology Day, hosted by the Ross County Historical Society in partnership with the Mound City Chapter of the Archaeology Society of Ohio and the Hopewell Culture National Historic Park. The event will feature a gallery full of exhibits displaying prehistoric artifacts, fossils, rocks, and more. Games and activities will also be available for those who want a more hands-on experience. th Be sure to also stop in and see the opening of our newest temporary exhibit on Ice Age Mammals and the traces they left behind. Step back over 10,000 years and see the teeth, tusks, and remains of mammoths and mastodons and the tools used by paleo people of the region
April 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM