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Champaign County Historical Society Hosts Picnic on the Lawn

8/30/2022

The Champaign County Historical Society hosted a Picnic on the Lawn on August 28th. Attendees enjoyed summer breezes, live music, each other's company and a Sunday afternoon lunch of chicken salad on a croissant, baked beans, cookies, iced tea and lemonade catered by In Good Taste Catering. Pictures from the event are below. Click here to see our upcoming events!

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Dining at MIXX165 Fundraiser

8/26/2022

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In response to our request for support of our Capital Campaign, Brad Winner of MIXX165 Restaurant in Mechanicsburg has offered to donate 15% of his sales of Oct. 18, 2022 to our expansion program.

Mark your calendar and enjoy a dining experience at MIXX165. The restaurant is located at 165 W. Sandusky St., Mechanicsburg and has indoor or outside dining options. Hours are 11 am - 9 pm and take out sales, alcohol and non alcoholic beverages are included in the promotion. Tips and Gift card sales are not included.

The menu includes an assortment of appetizers, wonderful burgers, tasty sandwiches and healthy crisp salads. Entrees include steak, chicken, seafood, pork, and pasta served with your choice of sides. For an added treat, top off your meal with the daily dessert, creme brulee or a hot fudge sundae with Hemisphere coffee!

Whether you want a quick lunch, an afternoon milkshake,a relaxing dinner or just a glass of wine at the end of the day, all purchases will benefit the expansion of the Champaign County Historical Museum.

We need your support and "dining out" is always fun- see you Oct. 18 at MIXX165!

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Presentation on April Star by Ward Lutz on August 14th

8/11/2022

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William C. Hunter (“Chomp”) to Make Presentation

8/11/2022

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On August 21st at 2 p.m. The Champaign County Historical Society will present William C. Hunter (better known as “Chomp”), a lifelong resident of Mechanicsburg, in an impromptu session as he tells stories about his unique life, work, and travels.
Chomp, 82, had the privilege of serving as an aide, driver, and ranch manager for another county son, William B. Saxbe, during his tenure as U.S. Senator from Ohio, U.S. Attorney General, and Ambassador to India from 1968 – 1976.
During his time with Saxbe, and later, on his own, Chomp traveled around the globe three times. Not knowing a stranger, his greatest joy was consistently wandering “off the beaten path” to
meet local residents. This was rewarding for him

in every country, but especially India, where he felt most comfortable with the people. Once, when walking the streets of China (town not remembered), Chomp ran into someone from the US, whom he knew, which was not surprising to his friends.
Chomp has visited, lived in and/or worked in each of the fifty, US states. His time in Wyoming, as a ranch hand, was especially fun and memorable.
Chomp retired, following 27 years as a field agent for Larimer and Larimer, Attorneys at Law, Columbus, OH, where he continued his travels and found the Appalachian residents especially interesting.
Chomp relays his storytelling with humor and grit and has been known to embellish a few of the stories “here and there.” Please join us August 21 @ 2 p.m., at the Champaign County Historical Society, 809 E. Lawn Ave., Urbana, as Chomp, his friends, and family relive his amazing life.

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Champaign County Historical Society Hosts Picnic on the Lawn

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Presentation on April Star by Ward Lutz on August 14th

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