Hocking County Historical and Genealogical Society and Museum

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                                    PRESIDENT’S CORNER                                                                              July 2020
                          By Judy Maniskas

                         Dear Members and Friends,

                         To say that this year has been an unusual one for the Society is an
                         Understatement!

                         The worldwide pandemic reared its ugly head here in Hocking County in March.
                         We were happy to comply with Governor DeWine’s measures for safety and good
                         health, and therefore the Museum has been closed to visitors since
                         that time. Unfortunately, our expenses keep rolling in for Kevin Canan, treasurer. Our
                         fundraisers, the Annual Flea Market, and the Ice Cream Social events will not be held in
                         2020.

                         That is not to say the Society Members have not been busy with various housekeeping
                         chores in the Schempp House and the Museum Building. Thanks to Nyla Vollmer, Ann
                         Cramer, and Tom Collins for mowing and trimming the lawn and grounds. Sarolin and
                         Don Griggs are using their Master Gardner skills to keep
                         the flower beds weedless. Chuck Eaton keeps our Web site interesting
                         with the Throwback Thursday feature and his other columns. Nyla Vollmer has hit the
                         jackpot with our Facebook page. There has been an excellent response, with as many
                         as 1,000 hits for exciting photos and information. Margaret Graham, vice president, is
                         always ready to advise our group in moving forward. If I have forgotten anyone who has
                         helped in any way, I apologize, but thanks to all.

                         The Board of Trustees is watching with interest the local school’s decision to open later
                         this month. It would be difficult to sanitize our collections as a whole because most of
                         our artifacts are either paper or textiles. I am praying that the country will once again be
                         safe, and folks from afar can visit the finest, little museum in Southeastern Ohio!  

             
                         Remember, for your safety, follow the rules, and wear those masks

 

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        BOARD MEETING  3:00 PM  JUNE 16, 2020

             OPEN MEETING  JUNE 25, 2020

                                  7:00 PM

                  SPEAKER - JAMES MARTIN

         BOARD MEETING   3:00 PM  JULY 14, 2020

                OPEN MEETING    JULY 23, 2020

                                              7:00 PM

                   SPEAKER -NYLA VOLLMER VIDEOS

    BOARD MEETING   3:00 PM  AUGUST 18, 2020

                OPEN MEETING    AUGUST 27, 2020

                                              7:00 PM

                   SPEAKER=  TOM O'GRADY

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    BOARD MEETING   3:00 PM  SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

                OPEN MEETING    SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

                                              7:00 PM

                   SPEAKER = TIM ANDERSON

   BOARD MEETING   3:00 PM  OCTOBER 13, 2020

              OPEN MEETING    OCTOBER 22, 2020

                                              7:00 PM

                   SPEAKER = ELECTION/ SHOW & TELL

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The HCHGS&M accepts tangible objects which relate to history of the County.  If you have items that are historically significant, please feel free to contact the museum about donating them.

   In addition to item donations, as a non-profit organization we rely upon our patrons to volunteer in our facilities and to help with fundraising events which support our mission.

    We have a great group of supporters and volunteers who care about preserving the past of our historic county, but more volunteers are always needed and welcome.

  If you are interested in supporting our mission through a donation, volunteering or helping in any way, you can contact us on the contact page.