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    Mabel Tours of the Wagnalls Memorial

    June 6, 2023
    Join the Wagnalls Memorial Library for their much-loved Mabel Tours of the Wagnalls Memorial. Discover all the historical stories, facts, and treasured mementos of the Wagnalls Memorial led by their founder, “Mabel” — their resident historian, Carol Gaal, dressed and acting as Mabel.

    Rock Mill Days

    June 7, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    June 10, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Frontier Militia Muster at Smeck Park

    June 10, 2023
    The recreated Captain Joseph Ogle’s Company, Ohio County (Virginia) Militia invites you to meet their members to discuss the lives of those intrepid souls who took it upon themselves to defend lives, homes and property. Experience what an average day was like and activities that filled their time, what foods they ate, and how they passed any down time.

    Frontier Militia Muster at Smeck Park

    June 11, 2023
    The recreated Captain Joseph Ogle’s Company, Ohio County (Virginia) Militia invites you to meet their members to discuss the lives of those intrepid souls who took it upon themselves to defend lives, homes and property. Experience what an average day was like and activities that filled their time, what foods they ate, and how they passed any down time.

    Rock Mill Days

    June 11, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Rock Mill Days

    June 14, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    June 17, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    June 18, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Rock Mill Days

    June 21, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Civil War Roundtable Presents: Jennifer Bartley

    June 21, 2023
    Join Fairfield County Heritage Association for an interesting and informative presentation by Jennifer Bartley about landscape design and edible gardens. Bartley has an undergraduate and master's degree in landscape architecture from The Ohio State University. She is also an author and lecturer. Weather permitting, this event will be held outside in the Sherman Gardens on Wednesday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5 and all are welcome!

    Fairfield County Heritage Association's 52nd Annual Tour of Homes

    June 24, 2023
    For the first time since 2019, the Fairfield County Heritage Association's Tour of Homes will be taking place once again in historic downtown Lancaster! There are several beautiful and unique properties to explore that you will surely enjoy. This eclectic group of properties should offer a fun and entertaining tour. It includes some historical gems, cottage-style homes, a home that feels as if you've walked back into the '60s and '70s, and one that became an artists playground during the pandemic.

    Rock Mill Days

    June 24, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    The Flashback Tribute Show

    June 24, 2023
    Rock, roll, and reminisce at this tribute concert featuring the music of Patsy Cline, Buddy Holly, and The King, Elvis Presley. It will be a night to remember in the historic Victoria Opera House in downtown Baltimore. This is a production of Todd Berry Enterprises. Tickets are $30 and available at 614-763-5900, or at www.toddberryonline.com/events.

    Fairfield County Heritage Association's 52nd Annual Tour of Homes

    June 25, 2023
    For the first time since 2019, the Fairfield County Heritage Association’s Tour of Homes will be taking place once again in historic downtown Lancaster! There are several beautiful and unique properties to explore that you will surely enjoy. This eclectic group of properties should offer a fun and entertaining tour. It includes some historical gems, cottage-style homes, a home that feels as if you’ve walked back into the ’60s and ’70s, and one that became an artists playground during the pandemic.

    Rock Mill Days

    June 25, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Rock Mill Days

    June 28, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 1, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 2, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Mabel Tours of the Wagnalls Memorial

    July 4, 2023
    Join the Wagnalls Memorial Library for their much-loved Mabel Tours of the Wagnalls Memorial. Discover all the historical stories, facts, and treasured mementos of the Wagnalls Memorial led by their founder, “Mabel” — their resident historian, Carol Gaal, dressed and acting as Mabel.

    Rock Mill Days

    July 5, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 8, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 9, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Rock Mill Days

    July 12, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 15, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 16, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Rock Mill Days

    July 19, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    "Filling out Your Story" at the Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

    July 22, 2023
    The Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will be offering genealogy classes this year at the Genealogy Research Library at 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Classes will focus on writing your family history. You may choose to attend as many or few as you like. Cost of each class is $5.00; classes will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be approximately two hours long. A sign-up sheet will be available at the Genealogy Library, or you may call 740-653-2573 and have a volunteer add your name to the list.

    Rock Mill Days

    July 22, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 23, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Rock Mill Days

    July 26, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 29, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 30, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Mabel Tours of the Wagnalls Memorial

    August 1, 2023
    Join the Wagnalls Memorial Library for their much-loved Mabel Tours of the Wagnalls Memorial. Discover all the historical stories, facts, and treasured mementos of the Wagnalls Memorial led by their founder, “Mabel” — their resident historian, Carol Gaal, dressed and acting as Mabel.

    Rock Mill Days

    August 2, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    August 5, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 
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