Ross Co Historical

Welcome to the Ross County Historical Society of Chillicothe, Ohio

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Students who received the William H. and Elizabeth Lynch Nolan Scholarship include Caitlyn Dyer, Emma Knisley, and Madelyn Smith.

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We recently had our Annual Meeting. The First Capital Award winners included Globe Furniture (for their 120th anniversary exhibit) and Tea MaCualla for her Voices of Freedom program, which sees high school students interviewing veterans and recording their stories.

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Join us for our 2026 #ArchaeologyDay event on May 9 1-5pm. #Museum, #Chillicothe, #Ohio, #freeevent

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Step Back in Time This Saturday with RCHS!
Ever wondered what school was like long ago? Join us on Saturday, May 2 from 10 AM to 12 PM for a hands-on Junior Member Program exploring the history of schools in Ross County!
FREE event – no registration or membership required!

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On Thurs. night, Dr. Curtis Fields returns portraying Ulysses S Grant from 6:30 to 8 pm here at the Ross County Historical Society at 45 W. 5th Street, Chillicothe. Every time he's been here has been an amazing performance. You're not going to want to miss it!
Admission is free.

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Interested in learning how to safely clean historical gravestones? Call today to register! 740-772-1936. #chillicothe, #class, #course,

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Even if you haven't finished the book or just want to chat about its subject, you're welcome to join in our discussion! #bookclub #freeevents #EricLarson

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Some of the great events we have coming up this spring.

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#StatehoodDay is March 7 and there are some incredible events happening around Chillicothe, including free admission at RCHS!

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@chillichamber is at RCHS for a night of networking and fun with local businesses.
https://t.co/qUHj5Ifh5N

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Meet with #Chillicothe's mayor Luke Feeny on Monday, December 8 at RCHS!

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We're featured in the Downtown Chillicothe window contest! Check out all of the entries and give us a vote!
https://t.co/QciVhlPPdf

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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)

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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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Last day to register for our #IceCreamSocial! Pls call 740-772-1936 to have handmade ice cream with #Chillicothe history!

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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

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RSVP now to have ice cream with Chillicothe history! Our ice cream social (featuring handmade ice cream!) and teacher school supply drive is August 16, 11-2pm. Call 740-772-1936. #Chillicothe #museum #chillicotheohio #DidIMentionIceCream

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Join us July 12, from 1-4pm and 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.
https://t.co/cmp0EbIUTW