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Welcome to the Champaign County Historical Society Museum!

The local history of Champaign county has had a huge impact on Ohio and the nation.
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Our Next Historical Society Event(s):

The On-Line Barn Painting Auction Ended on Jan. 22nd. Winners will be notified and arrangements will be made for payment and pickup of the paintings.


Membership Meeting January 22nd at 2 p.m. followed by a program on the History of North Lewisburg presented by Max Coates
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
Date TBA

North Lewisburg History
THE HISTORY OF NORTH LEWISBURG 1826 – PRESENT
 “In 1826, Gray Gary liked the valley of Big Darby Creek so well he laid out this village. The name Lewisburg was in honor of General Andrew Lewis, whom he held in high regard, and it was incorporated in 1844.”
The North Lewisburg motto is “Where family, friends, and traditions stay for a lifetime.”

On January 22, 2023, at 2 p.m. Max and Janice Coates will be presenting a program on the history of North Lewisburg at the Champaign County Historical Society located at 809 E. Lawn Ave. Urbana, Ohio. Join us on the 22nd of January to find out fun and interesting facts about this area of Rush Township.

Champaign County Antique Appraisal Fair

Antique Appraisal Fair
March 23, 2023 5:30-8:30 PM

Antique Appraisal Fair Info
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Tue-Fri: 10am - 4pm
Sat: 10am - 2pm


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2023 “Barns of Champaign County” Calendar

$15.00
The calendar is comprised of 12 paintings by Cincinnati artist, Dr. Robert Kroeger, who photographed and sketched the barns during a visit to Champaign County. He created the paintings using the impasto method of oil painting in which the paint is applied thickly with knives rather than brushes, resulting in a painting having many intricate, raised ridges. These ridges are amazingly captured on each of the photos presented in the calendar and bring the barns “to life”!
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​2023 “Barns of Champaign County” Calendar

Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase a keepsake calendar showcasing Champaign County Barns!

The calendar is comprised of 12 paintings by Cincinnati artist, Dr. Robert Kroeger, who photographed and sketched the barns during a visit to Champaign County. He created the paintings using the impasto method of oil painting in which the paint is applied thickly with knives rather than brushes, resulting in a painting having many intricate, raised ridges. These ridges are amazingly captured on each of the photos presented in the calendar and bring the barns “to life”!

Visit the following website to see the barns included in the calendar as well as an essay on each. www.barnart.weebly.com Click on Ohio Barns A-C Scroll down to Champaign Co.

Price: $15.00

For Mail Order:
Send $15.00 cash, check or money order to:
Champaign County Historical Society
809 E. Lawn Ave.
Urbana, OH 43078

​Indicate “calendar” on the check and include a return address and phone number.

Museum Hours: Tues – Fri: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat : 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Museum Phone: 937-653-6721

All profits from the sale of the calendars go toward the operating expenses of the Champaign County Historical Society and Museum, a non-profit 501© (3) organization in existence since 1934.

Historic Barns of Ohio

The book, Historic Barns of Ohio, was written by Cincinnati artist and author, Dr. Robert Kroeger. The illustrations in the book are paintings created by Dr. Kroeger using the “impasto” method of oil painting in which the paint is applied thickly with knives rather than brushes, resulting in a painting having many intricate, raised ridges.

Dr. Kroeger began his “barn journey” in the early 2000s following a stay in a rural bed and breakfast in Licking County, Ohio. A nearby lonely deteriorating barn, “Granville Gray”, called out to him. With roof sagging, boards missing, corners slightly tilted, and in obvious disrepair, it captivated his eye. Suddenly a voice whispered, “Paint it and write about it”. The message was like a lightning bolt that hit him between the eyes. Almost immediately, it ignited his Ohio Barn Project, which has taken Robert throughout Ohio where he has painted barns, talked with owners, and written stories about each structure. The stories can be found at www.barnart.weebly.com

He reached his goal of painting at least one barn in each of Ohio’s 88 counties, and this is the basis for the book published in March, 2021. The book contains 135 images, 64 in color. A barn and its’ story from each county help to preserve early Ohio history.
“Barns represent the heart of America, and the old ones are bleeding. So many barns, so little time”. – RF Kroeger

Price: $24.00

For Mail Order:
Send $24.00 cash, check or money order to:
Champaign County Historical Society
809 E. Lawn Ave.
Urbana, OH 43078
Indicate “barn book” on the check and include a return address & phone number.

Museum Hours: Tues-Fri: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Museum Phone: 937-653-6721

All profits from the sale of the book go toward the operating expenses of the Champaign County Historical Society and Museum, a non-profit 501 © (3) organization in existence since 1934.

Historic Barns of Ohio Book

$24.00

The book, Historic Barns of Ohio, was written by Cincinnati artist and author, Dr. Robert Kroeger. The illustrations in the book are paintings created by Dr. Kroeger using the “impasto” method of oil painting in which the paint is applied thickly with knives rather than brushes, resulting in a painting having many intricate, raised ridges. 

Dr. Kroeger began his “barn journey” in the early 2000s following a stay in a rural bed and breakfast in Licking County, Ohio. A nearby lonely deteriorating barn, “Granville Gray”, called out to him. With roof sagging, boards missing, corners slightly tilted, and in obvious disrepair, it captivated his eye. Suddenly a voice whispered, “Paint it and write about it”. The message was like a lightning bolt that hit him between the eyes. Almost immediately, it ignited his Ohio Barn Project, which has taken Robert throughout Ohio where he has painted barns, talked with owners, and written stories about each structure. The stories can be found at www.barnart.weebly.com 

He reached his goal of painting at least one barn in each of Ohio’s 88 counties, and this is the basis for the book published in March, 2021. The book contains 135 images, 64 in color. A barn and its’ story from each county help to preserve early Ohio history. 

“Barns represent the heart of America, and the old ones are bleeding. So many barns, so little time”. – RF Kroeger

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Our Mission Statement

The Champaign County Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets relevant artifacts, documents, and other resources from Champaign County to educate current and future generations about our history.
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