Wyandot County Historical Society

Come to the Annual Overland Inn Dinner!

    Come and enjoy a leisurely catered meal in the old world atmosphere at one of only two historic stagecoach Inns in Ohio!  There will be 2 seatings with cocktails and hor d’oeuvres starting at 5:00 and 7:00.  Dinner will be served at 5:30 and 7:30 and is catered by Special Occasions.   Tickets, which are a donation of $25, are available at the Fair, Schuster’s Flowers, Rheta Ruehle, and Robbie Sigler.  The dinner menu is:  Side salad, chicken breast with cream sauce, garlic herb mashed potatoes, sicilian blended vegetables, dinner rolls,choice of homemade deserts and coffee.

Ithaca Engraved Gun Raffle

Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets for the one of a kind Ithaca Gun.  This year’s gun is engraved with the Parker Covered Bridge! Tickets are a donation of $20 and may be purchased at the Museum or from any board member.

The Overland Inn Celebrates Local Authors

Saturday, August 30, many of the county’s local authors were on hand at the Inn to sell, discuss, and autograph their books.  Visitors not only took advantage of meeting with the authors, but were also treated to a tour of the historic Inn.

Dedication of the new displays in the Indian Mill

On Saturday, July 30, The Ohio Connection and The Wyandot County Historical Society hosted an open house and dedication at the Indian Mill.   Visitors enjoyed viewing the many upgrades to the Mill as well as the new displays concerning the history of the Wyandot Indians  and the Mill

The Gala of Gowns

On July 31, ladies came and enjoyed seeing some of the museum’s collection of gowns and wedding dresses as well as sharing their own gowns.

The 2016 Ice Cream Social!

What a beautiful day it was for this year’s Ice Cream Social.  Many people came and enjoyed the food, the music, a carriage ride, and a visit with old and new friends!  A big thank you goes out to the sponsors , the many bakers,  the Alumni band, and all who helped make this an enjoyable  and successful event!

Jr. Historians’ Camp 2016

Jr. Historians spend three mornings learning more about the history of Wyandot County and the Native Americans that lived here.  They also heard from a man who grew up on a reservation, created their own versions of Indian games, and sampled some snacks that were similar to those an Indian child might have had.

Come to Thursday Nights at the Museum

Enjoy informative talks by a wide varieties of speakers.  For the schedule got to the events page.

A Soft Opening of Indian Mill – May 7, 2016

On May 7, a soft opening and ribbon cutting was held at the Indian Mill.  The Mill has been up graded with new paint, new lighting, and many new displays! The opening was attended by the Wyandot Chiefs, Historical Society board members and the Director, as well as several state officials.  Look for the Grand Opening in July!

Dine with the Wyandots – May 6, 2016

The  May 6th dinner, hosted by the Wyandot County Historical Society and the Records and History of John Stewart United Methodist Church, was an enjoyable evening.  With good food, provided by Special Occasions, the evening was highlighted by a program presented by Chief Roll of the Wyandots of Anderdon (Michigan) and Chief Friend of the Wyandottes from Oklahoma.  Following the dinner and presentation, many of the guests were able to personally meet the Chiefs.