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The Coleraine Historical Society Inc.
PO BOX 53726
Colerain Twp., OH 45253
2021 CHS Meetings - are CANCELLED through MARCH
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Membership
Meetings
Third Wednesday of Month
6:30 - 8:30pm
The Coleraine Historical Society meets the third Wednesday of each month
6:30pm Meet and Greet with light refreshments
7:00 – 8:00pm Speaker/Program
Public welcome to attend Program
8:00 – 8:30pm CHS Membership Meeting
2021
Meetings and Speakers
Please check CHS Facebook and CHS website
for updates or cancellations of events and meetings.
Saturday FEBRUARY 27, 2021
10:00am to Noon
After the 2020 challenges, we REALLY need to plan
the future endeavors of our Historical Society.
Annual Focus &
Planning Workshop
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 2021 – goals, projects, outreach, fundraising, etc.
All members encouraged to attend.
St Paul United Church of Christ
5312 Old Blue Rock Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247
CHS Membership Meetings for JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2021
are cancelled.
APRIL 21, 2021 Program Pending
MAY 19, 2021 Program Pending
JUNE 16, 2021 Program Pending
JULY 21, 2021 Program Pending
AUGUST 18, 2021
What: Annual Indoor Picnic
When: Wednesday, August 18 6:00 – 8:00 pm
NOTE: Since this is Dinner, we have an earlier start time
Where: Place to be determined
Who: Members, their Families and invited guests
CHS will provide Chick-fil-A sandwiches and drinks.
Members are asked to bring favorite side dishes and desserts to share.
By Friday, August 13th, please RSVP to email: colerainehistorical@outlook.com
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 Program Pending
OCTOBER 20, 2021 Program Pending
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 Program Pending
DECEMBER 1, 2021 ***First Wednesday of December
Annual Society Holiday Party
Members ONLY
2022
JANUARY 2022
NO Membership Meeting
(as it usually snows!)
Saturday JANUARY 2022 10:00am
Annual Focus &
Planning Workshop
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.
Installation ceremony for new Officers and Trustees will be held at
Annual Focus & Planning Workshop
St Paul United Church of Christ
5312 Old Blue Rock Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247
FEBRUARY 2022 Program Pending
March 2022 Program Pending
March Meeting Note:
There WILL be
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
for Refreshments
Past Meetings
2021
January Annual CHS Focus & Planning Workshop
February CANCELLED due to COVID Restrictions
March CANCELLED due to COVID Restrictions
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 August 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
CHS Meeting held 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 Gray
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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