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Local Jazz History Program on Feb. 6

1/29/2022

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2020 Board of Trustees, Officers and Meeting Dates

1/21/2020

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2020 Champaign County Historical Society
On Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 the following were elected to the Champaign County Historical Society Board of Trustees:

L - R (rear): Hayla Parker, Dan Walter (Past President), Terri Marratta (Secretary), Joe Rizzutti, Gregory Harvey (President), Ken Wright (Treasurer), Fred Krift, Charles Emory, Larry Headlee

L - R (front): Beth Adair (Vice President), Dan Gilbert, Candy Gilliam, Bill Bean

CCHS Board of Trustees Meetings are typically held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Museum.

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2020 Board of Trustees Meeting Dates: 
22 Jan   
26 Feb   
25 Mar   
22 Apr   
Appraisal Fair: Thursday, April 23, 2020
27 May   
24 Jun
22 Jul   
26 Aug     
23 Sep   
21 Oct   
18 Nov (3rd Wednesday)

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Champaign County Historical Museum Announces New Hours!

7/9/2019

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The Champaign County Historical Museum located at 809 E. Lawn Ave., Urbana, is pleased to announce new and expanded hours. Effective immediately the museum will be open Tuesday - Friday 10 - 4 and Saturday 10 - 2. The museum will be closed on Mondays.

“We sincerely appreciate the voters who came out to support our levy which would have allowed us to hire full-time staff - a director, curator, and custodian,” said Dan Walter, CCHS President. “But since that issue did not pass, we are intensifying our campaign for new memberships and donations and are implementing new fundraising events. Recently these efforts have encouraged our board of trustees to hire a part-time Museum Operations Manager, Cheryl Ogden. This is a one-year post which we hope to extend pending successful fundraising.”
Cheryl Ogden
Cheryl Ogden
“Cheryl Ogden comes to us with exceptional skills and experience,” Walter continued. “She holds a BA in History as well as an MA in Public History, has worked in several museum venues, and is a Champaign County resident. She works well with the public, and we are most pleased to have her on board - so bring the family out to meet her on a hot summer day and enjoy our cool museum!” Since 1934 the Champaign County Historical Museum has preserved, protected, archived and displayed over 14,000 artifacts. The museum continues to present our local history to groups of elementary students and offer monthly programs - free to the public. All are invited to support the museum and receive the newsletter by joining in person or paying online by credit card.
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Champaign Chronicles: Summer Newsletter

6/28/2019

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Read about what's happening at the Champaign County Historical Museum this summer in the latest edition of the Champaign Chronicles!
Champaign County Historical Society Newsletter
Click to download and view.
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Is Your Heirloom Valuable?

4/2/2019

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Historical Society to Host Antiques Appraisal Fair

Champaign County Antiques Appraisal Fair
Members of the CCHS Spring Fundraiser Committee include, from left, Larry Headlee, Dr. Dave Smith of Freshwater Farms, Ken Wright, Rob Pollock (chair), Sally Johnson, Beth Adair and Dan Walter.
The Champaign County Historical Museum has created a new spring fundraiser, Antiques Appraisal Fair, to be held in the museum from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Patterned after the PBS series “Antiques Roadshow,” the event will be sponsored by the locally owned and operated Freshwater Farms of Ohio. All proceeds will benefit the museum, located at 809 East Lawn Ave., Urbana.

“We hope that this new fundraising event will be a success,” stated Rob Pollock, event chair. “The funds raised will help keep our museum open to the public.”


Five experienced appraisers in locations throughout the museum will describe the history and estimated value of each item presented. They include Jacob Berner (Donnelsville) – antiques and fine art; Dan Fawcett (Cable) – collectibles; Buzz Jackson (Springfield) – military artifacts; Rob Pollock (Urbana) – mechanical music, radios, business machines and office equipment; and Greg Shipley (West Liberty) – Native American artifacts. At least one of the appraisers has appeared on the PBS TV show.

The price of admission – $20 in advance, $25 at the door – includes one appraisal and a wine and cheese “bistro” provided by Freshwater Farms so that folks can socialize during the event and tour the museum rather than simply wait in line.

Regarding the “show” component, an appraiser will be announced five times throughout the evening; he will then present a special item to those gathered in the main meeting room.

Tickets may be purchased at the museum (Mondays and Tuesdays), at local banks – First Central National, Peoples, Perpetual, Civista Bank, all county Security National Bank locations – and online.

In addition to benefiting the museum and preserving its artifacts, the event is expected to be entertaining to attendees of all ages and hopefully one that will build from year to year. This is an opportunity to have evaluated a family heirloom, an item from the attic or perhaps something found when spring cleaning.

2022 Oktoberfest Vendor Registration

$38.00 - $53.00
  • Outdoor Space (10 ft. by 10 ft.): $35 (+ $3 online transaction fee)
  • Outdoor Space with Electricity (LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE) (10 ft. by 10 ft.) $50 (+ $3 online transaction fee)


ELIGIBILITY: To apply for this year’s festival, all new exhibitors and exhibitors who have new crafts will be juried by submitting a minimum of three photos of your new craft. All exhibits will be limited to high quality, handcrafted, arts and crafts.  Imported and mass-produced or factory-made items will be rejected.  Also send a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED, BUSINESS SIZE ENVELOPE WITH YOUR BOOTH FEE no later than September 24, 2022. A contract with your tickets will be sent as soon as possible. A committee will determine which items will be accepted. If your exhibit is rejected your check will be returned by the Oktoberfest Committee. Artist and crafts people, in addition to exhibiting and/or retailing their work, are asked to demonstrate their craft, if at all possible.


FACILITIES:  Display areas are provided on the spacious lawn at the museum. Exhibitors must provide their own display equipment, tents, tables, and chairs.   Spaces supplying electricity are limited and must be approved by the committee. Exhibits can be set up prior to Sunday morning at your own risk. All exhibits must be in place and set-up by 10:00 A.M. Any vehicle remaining on the show grounds after 10:00 A.M. without permission, will be towed. Dismantling exhibits, or bringing vehicles onto the grounds, before 4:00 P.M. without Society management approval will be considered cause for rejection at future Oktoberfests.

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2022 Oktoberfest Food Vendor Registration

$105.00

Applications are due by September 12, 2022.

Fee (non-refundable): $100.00 per 10' x 10' space (+ $5 online payment fee)

Electricity: 110 only - $50 (Limited Availability)


Commercial food truck set up begins at 7:30am on the day of the event. All exhibits must be in place and set up by 10:00am. Any vehicle remaining on the grounds after 10:00am without permission will be towed. Dismantling exhibits or bringing vehicles onto the grounds before the end of the event (4:00pm) without Society management approval will be considered cause for rejection at future OktoberFests. Contact champhistmus@ctcn.net or (937) 653-6721 with any questions.

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Grimes Quarter-Century Club

9/22/2018

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Grimes Quarter Century Club
President Dan Walter
Pictured above, Champaign County Historical Society Board President Dan Walter spoke at the Grimes Quarter-Century Club at the Champaign Air Museum on September 22, 2018.
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President's Update

8/16/2018

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We have worked hard to increase our presence throughout the county and people have noticed! If you have not had a chance to take our 10-question survey on our website, please do so. We are receiving valuable input and welcome more of the same. Moreover, we received many visitors at the fair and learned a lot from them.

A number of supporters weighed in on our levy campaign and suggested that many voters do not realize just how small the millage is. Others seemed to think that it will apply to all citizens, not just property owners. We’re listening and will highlight:

3/10 of a mil
in our promotional materials and further explain that this equates to about
$10 per year on a property appraised at $100,000.

More than ever, we need the support of all members to pass this issue and thus stabilize our museum operation. Contributions made to the CCHS Campaign Committee will be deposited in the First Central National Bank of St. Paris and may be sent to:
CCHS
P. O. Box 65, Urbana, OH, 43078.

As always, we thank you for your support.

-Dan Walter 
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It's Back: Historical Marker Repaired and Returned after Damage

8/3/2018

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Dan Walter Kerry Brugger
Pictured from Left: Dan Walter, President, Champaign County Historical Society, and Kerry Brugger, Director of Administration, City of Urbana.
In 2014, the Champaign County Historical Society, the City of Urbana, and others dedicated an Ohio Historical Marker at the northeast corner of Kenton and Ward Streets in Urbana commemorating the city’s first graveyard (1805-1855) and the War Council of 1812 which took place about 100 yards to the west.
 
However, last year the marker suffered significant damage and had to be returned to the manufacturer for repair.  

“We sincerely appreciate Director Brugger and the City of Urbana taking the initiative to repair and reinstall this important marker,”  said Walter.  “People need to understand that considerable research and monies go into the creation of Ohio Historical Markers and that they need to be protected.”
 
Anyone noticing attempts to damage an Ohio Historical Marker is asked to notify local law enforcement.
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    Champaign County Historical Society Board President

    Candy Gilliam

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