Ottawa County Historical Society

06/02/2026

04/22/2026

Join us for the upcoming spring event for the History Mystery Trail!

12/30/2025

Email from Ottawa County Historical Society   Ottawa County Historical Society E-Invite   To discover, preserve and celebrate the history of Ottawa County and  to promote a heightened awareness of ou

11/10/2025

Outgoing Board Trustee Becky Shemenski is recognized for her outstanding commitment to the OCHS by President Jim Sass. Among her many commitments, Becky leads the Hearth Cooking, volunteers in the Annex, coordinates the volunteer schedule, and is a dedicated member of the society. We thank her for her many years on the board and look forward to her continual help as we move forward.

11/10/2025

We had a full house for the 2025 Fall Annual Membership meeting.

10/12/2025

Memories of the Civil War Encampment.

10/11/2025

OVI performing at the Keeper's House

10/11/2025

The Ottawa County Historical Society is gearing up for your annual Civil War Encampment! Today, October 11. Bean soup will be ready at 11:00.

10/08/2025

This Saturday, October 11th from 11:00 am. to 4:00 pm at the Wolcott Keepers House is our annual Civil War Encampment Featuring members of the 14th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and the 73rd Ohio Volunteer Regiment Band. The Keepers House will be open for tours with hearth cooking demonstrations. Bean soup, cornbread and cider will be offered.