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The Coleraine Historical Society Inc.
PO BOX 53726
Colerain Twp., OH 45253
CHS Monthly Membership Meeting WEDNESDAY May 18, 2022 6:30pm History of Groesbeck
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CHS Monthly
Meetings
Third Wednesday of Month
6:30 - 8:30pm
The Coleraine Historical Society monthly meeting format:
6:30pm Meet and Greet Light Refreshments & Bottled water available
7:00 – 8:00pm Speaker/Program
Speakers/Programs open to Public 8:00 – 8:30pm CHS Membership/Business Meeting
St. Paul United Church of Christ
5312 Old Blue Rock Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45247
2022
Meetings and Speakers
Please check CHS Facebook and CHS website
for updates or cancellations of events and meetings.
MAY 18, 2022
Speakers/Programs open to Public
History of Groesbeck
Speakers: Mary Burdett & Chris Henson
Current and former residents are encouraged to attend and share their memories and stories of living in Groesbeck.
JUNE 15, 2022
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Program Pending
JULY 20, 2022
Speakers/Programs open to Public
RUOFF FAMILY FARM
Speaker: CLIFF DZIECH
Was a typical old family farm in Colerain Township, situated on the scenic hills overlooking the Great Miami River. Its 73 acres contained fields of corn and vegetables. The orchard provided apples for cider. The 100 year old barn was home to a large array of farm animals, which included sheep, cows, a mule, chickens, pigs, and ducks.
Wednesday, AUGUST 17, 2022
What: Annual Indoor Picnic
When: Wednesday, August 17 6:00 – 8:00 pm
NOTE: Since this is Dinner, we have an earlier start time
Where: St.Paul United Church of Christ
Who: Members, their Families and invited guests
By Friday, August 12th, please RSVP number attending to email: colerainehistorical@outlook.com
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Part 2 – the rest of the story…
History of Land Use
in Colerain Township
Speaker: Matt Shad
Interesting stories on how and why the land footprint of Colerain Township looks the way it does. Why do the roads run THAT way? Who decided to put a building THERE?
October 19, 2022
Speakers/Programs open to Public
History of Bevis
Speakers: Mary Burdett & Chris Henson
Picture of old Bevis Tavern
Current and former residents are encouraged to attend
and share their memories and stories of living in Bevis.
PLUS: located in Bevis,
Christ Prince of Peace Church
celebrates 60th Anniversary
November 16, 2022
Speakers/Programs open to Public
History of Peach Grove
Speakers: Mary Burdett and Chris Henson
Current and former residents are encouraged to attend and share their memories and stories of living in Peach Grove.
November 16, 2022
CHS Membership Year pins
distributed at November Meeting
November 16, 2022
Election of 2023 CHS Officers
conducted at November Meeting
***FIRST Wednesday of December December 7, 2022
Annual Society Holiday Party
Barnesburg Tavern & Grill
6:00* - 8:00pm
*NOTE: Since this is Dinner, we have an earlier start time
Members ONLY Event
By November 25th, please RSVP number attending to email:
colerainehistorical@outlook.com
2023
JANUARY 2023
NO Membership Meeting
(as it usually snows!)
Annual Focus &
Planning Workshop
Saturday January 28, 2023
10am to Noon
This is your chance to voice your opinions on the focus and direction of CHS efforts. Review last year’s goals and accomplishments. Plan for new year – goals, projects, outreach, fundraising, etc.
All members encouraged to attend.
Annual Focus & Planning Workshop
St Paul United Church of Christ
5312 Old Blue Rock Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Speaker: Program Pending
March 15, 2023
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Speaker: Program Pending
March Meeting Note: There WILL be
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
for Refreshments
APRIL 19, 2023
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Program Pending
Past Meetings
2022
January Annual CHS Focus & Planning Workshop
February Kathy's Happy Organs & Pianos
Speaker: Kathy Schwartz
March History of Arlington Memorial Gardens
Speaker: Marcia Ross
April History of White Oak Gardens
Speaker: Jeff Webeler
2021
January Annual CHS Focus & Planning Workshop
February CANCELLED due to COVID Restrictions
March CANCELLED due to COVID Restrictions
April CANCELLED due to COVID Restrictions
May Welcome Back Members Meeting - first in 14 months!
June History of Dunlap
Speakers: Mary Burdett & Larry Shad
July History of Northbrook
Speakers: Chris Henson, Lori McMullin, Lora Dakin
August Annual CHS Indoor Picnic
September Meet & Greet Candidates for Colerain Township Trustee
September History of Land Use in Colerain Township
Speaker: Matt Shad
October Colerain Chamber of Commerce
Speaker: Dave Moravec
November History of Rumpke
Speaker: Anne Grey
December Annual Holiday Gathering - Barnesburg Tavern & Grill
2020
January Annual CHS Focus & Planning Workshop
February Colerain Comprehensive Plan
Speaker: Mike Ionna
Colerain Township Director of Zoning & Planning
March 13 through May 28, 2020 Ohio was under orders from Governor Dewine to "stay-at-home" due to COVID 19 Pandemic. With lifting of Stay-at-home order, there were still restrictions on gathering in groups of 10 or more and social distancing guidelines to be followed.
March CANCELLED A Visit to Coleraine Ireland
Speakers: Bob & Diana Rielag
April CANCELLED Arlington Memorial Gardens
Speaker: Marcia Ross
May CANCELLED The Oxbow
Speaker: Jon Symore
June 1 through December 31, 2020 Ohio Governor Dewine continues the restrictions on gathering in groups of 10 or more and social distancing guidelines due to COVID-9 Pandemic.
June CANCELLED Speaker from Great Parks
Note: CHS Members did gather outdoors at Heritage Park
July CANCELLED "Mrs. Anna Tuthill Symmes"
Re-enactor: Patsy Johnson Gaines
August CANCELLED Annual CHS Indoor Picnic
September CANCELLED History of Land Use in Colerain Township
Speaker: Matt Shad
October CANCELLED History of Rumpke
Speaker: Anne Grey
November CANCELLED Colerain Chamber of Commerce
Speaker: TBD
December CANCELLED Annual Holiday Gathering
2019
January Annual CHS Focus & Planning Workshop
February Hidden Cincinnati
Speaker & Author: Jeff Suess
March The Barns of Colerain Township
Speaker: Chris Henson
April The Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Eden Park
Speaker: Gary Henson
May Martha Washington
Reenactor: Millie Henley
June Civil Air Patrol
Speaker: Marlene Vastine
July Manasseh Cutler & the Ordinance of 1787
Speaker: David Savage
August Annual CHS Indoor Picnic
September History of Procter & Gamble
Speaker: Shane Meeker
Meet & Greet - Candidates for Colerain Township
Trustee & Fiscal Officer
October Update on the Toll House
Speakers: Chris Henson & Larry Shad
November OPEN HOUSE
55th Anniversary of CHS
December Annual Holiday Gathering - Barnesburg Tavern & Grill
2018
January Annual CHS Focus & Planning Workshop
February A History Of Colerain Township
Speaker & Author: Joe Flickinger
March William Lytle – a famous Cincinnatian
Speaker: Jim North
April The 1812 Society
Speaker: Barb Marbut
May The Cincinnati Courthouse Riot
Speaker & Author: Stephen J. Rolfes
June The 1937 Flood
Speaker: Chris Smith
July Wooden Shoe Hollow
Cincinnati Museum Center
August Annual CHS Indoor Picnic
September Traveling Morgans Trail
CHS Members Larry Shad & Earl Corson
October About Green Township
Speaker: Paul Ruffing, Green Township Historical Society President
November Hamilton County Genealogical Society
Speaker: Kathy Reed
December Annual Holiday Gathering - Barnesburg Tavern & Grill
2017
January Annual CHS Focus & Planning Workshop
January History of Military Uniforms worn in US Wars
Speaker: Chris & Mary Dumford
February Researching Your Home's History
Speaker & Author: Ann Senefeld
March Haunted Cincinnati
Speaker & Author: Jeff Morris
April Fernald – Then and Now
Speaker: Penny Borgman
May Dulcimer Society
June The American Flag
Speaker: Don McGraw & Jim Schaeffer of Ohio SAR
July St. Bernard Parish – 150 years
Speakers: Ken & Barb Yoder
August Annual CHS Indoor Picnic with Graeters Ice Cream!
September VanZandt Family
Speaker: Gretchen Wilson
October Famous and Infamous Green Township Characters
Speaker: Paul Ruffing, Green Township Historical Society President
Meet & Greet - Candidates for Colerain Township
Trustee
November George Remus
Speaker & Author: Mark Plagman
December Annual Holiday Gathering - Barnesburg Tavern & Grill
2016
January Annual CHS Focus & Planning Workshop
February History of Pinecroft
Speaker: Mike Martini
March A Visit to North College Hill Historical Society
April Moeller Nursery – 100 years
Speaker: Terry Moeller
May Mt. Healthy Historical Society
Speaker: Penny Huber
June Are you on Facebook?
Speaker: Matt Tietsort
July ?
Reenactor: Patsy Johnson Gaines
August Annual CHS Indoor Picnic
September Ohio Legends
Speaker & Author: Jeff Wilson
October SunWatch Village & Archeaological Park
Speaker & Anthropologist: Andrew Sawyer, Site Manager
November Cincinnati Riverfront in Pictures 1848
Speaker: Jim Mainger, Cincinnati Public Library
December Annual Holiday Gathering
Northgate Mall – Colerain Police Substation
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