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June 28, 2025

Celebrate Freedom Concert

The Grand River Historical Society will host the 2025 Celebrate Freedom Concert on Friday, July 4th. The event is at the Bethel AME Black History Church Museum starting at 3:00 pm, in conjunction with the Chillicothe Area Arts Council. The…

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May 22, 2025

Grand River Historical Society Tea

The Grand River Historical Society will have its annual “Society Tea” on Sunday. Curator Dustin Rennels says this started in the early 50’s. Since 1954 and is an opportunity to see the museum and consider joining. Rennels says the event…

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April 13, 2024

Grand River Historical Society “Night At The Museum” On Tuesday

Grand River Historical Society’s quarterly meeting will be Tuesday, April 16th at the Museum. The theme for the meeting is “Night At The Museum.” The meeting will start at 6:30 and includes a picnic-style dinner (cost is $12.00) and a…

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April 10, 2024

Museum Quarterly Meeting

Grand River Historical Society’s quarterly meeting will be April 16th at the Museum. The theme for the meeting is “Night At The Museum.” The meeting will start at 6:30 and includes a picnic-style dinner (cost is $12.00) and a program…

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April 5, 2024

Grand River Historical Society Presents “Through The Lens”

The Grand River Historical Society is hosting a new rotating exhibit through the end of June. Through the Lens is a show that honors the rich history of photographers in Chillicothe, showcasing the people and physicality of our city, through…

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February 20, 2024

“Undergirded” – A Black History Exhibit

02-20-24 Undergirded   The Grand River Historical Society Museum presents “Undergirded – A Black History Exhibit.” The exhibit will run through February 28, on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1-4 pm and by appointment, A reception will be held today…

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May 19, 2021

Grand River Historical Society Opens New Facility May 30th

The Grand River Historical Society will officially open the “Bethel Black History Museum and Ron Wilder Traditional Arts Center” on Sunday, May 30th. The event will wrap up the museum’s celebration of Historic Preservation Month. Museum Director Pam Clingerman says…

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September 5, 2020

History Days at Museum

The Grand River Historical Society Museum will have its annual History Days, featuring the Fiber Gals. They will be demonstrating traditional crafts, including spinning, weaving, knitting, and many other needle arts. Come into the museum and find out about Niddy…