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PO BOX 53726
Colerain Twp., OH 45253
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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
WINTER HOURS - November, February and March
1:00pm Meet and Greet/ 1:30-2:30pm Speaker/ 2:30-3:00pm Meeting
St. Paul United Church of Christ
5312 Old Blue Rock Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45247
2023
Meetings and Speakers
Please check CHS Facebook and CHS website
for updates or cancellations of events and meetings.
JUNE 21, 2023
Speakers/Programs open to Public
RAILROADS AND
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP
Speaker: Keith Corman
Did you know? In the 1850’s a narrow gauge Cincinnati & Western Railroad track was to be built from the Mill Creek Valley northwest through Colerain Township and eventually on to Chicago. However the company went bankrupt before the line could be completed. Construction began on the line’s Great Miami River Bridge near old Ft. Coleraine, and according to a 1970’s account the piers were still visible.
Come hear Keith explain more details on Colerain’s Railroads...
yes, there were more than one!
JULY 19, 2023
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Stehlin’s Meat Market
Celebrates 110 year Anniversary
Speaker: JOHN STEHLIN
2023 Inductee into Colerain Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame
https://www.stehlinsmeatmarket.com/
Wednesday, AUGUST 16, 2023
What: Annual Indoor Picnic
When: Wednesday, August 16 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Note: earlier start time since we are eating dinner
Where: St.Paul United Church of Christ
Who: Members, their Families and invited guests
Cost: $5 per person
CHS providing Drinks & Desserts
By Friday, August 4th, please RSVP number attending to email: colerainehistorical@outlook.com
6:00 to 7:00pm SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Meet & Greet Candidates for Colerain Township Trustee & Fiscal Officer
Public welcome!
The Coleraine Historical Society does not endorse Candidates.
All Candidates are invited to attend this Meet & Greet.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Program Pending
October 18, 2023
Speakers/Programs open to Public
WHAT IS IT WEDNESDAY
Bring an antique or unusual item from home and try to stump the CHS Members on…What IS it?
WINTER HOURS November 15, 2023
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Road Trip to
American Sign Museum
The American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio, preserves, archives, and displays a collection of signs. The museum also displays the equipment utilized in the design and manufacture of signs.
12:30pm Meet at CHS Museum to Carpool to American Sign Museum
1:00-3:00pm Tour
3:30pm Return to CHS Museum
Tickets $10
Register no later than November 5th – reply to colerainehistorical@outlook.com
***FIRST Wednesday of December December 6, 2023
Annual Society Holiday Party
6:00 - 8:30pm
Members ONLY Event
December 6, 2023
Election of 2024 CHS Officers
conducted at December Meeting
December 6, 2023
CHS Membership Year pins distributed at December Meeting
2024
JANUARY 2024
NO Membership Meeting
(as it usually snows!)
Annual Focus &
Planning Workshop
Saturday January ??, 2024
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
WINTER HOURS FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Program Pending
WINTER HOURS March 20, 2024
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Program Pending
March Meeting Note: There WILL be
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
for Refreshments
APRIL 17, 2024
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Program Pending
MAY 15, 2024
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Program Pending
Past Meetings
2023
January Annual CHS Focus & Planning Workshop
February History of Barnesburg
Speakers: Debby Scheid and Mary Burdett
March Looking Toward Future in Colerain Township
Speaker: Trustee Matt Wahlert
April Historic Barns in Colerain Township
Speaker: Chris Henson
May Airports in Colerain Township
Speaker: Chris Henson
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
May History of Groesbeck
Speakers: Chris Henson and Mary Burdett
June Ruoff Family Farm
Speaker: Cliff Dziech
July Trivia Night - Wheel of History
Speaker: Chris Henson
August Annual CHS Indoor Picnic
September History of Land Use in Colerain Township - Part 2
Speaker: Matt Shad
October History of Bevis
Speakers: Chris Henson and Mary Burdett
November History of Peach Grove
Speakers: Chris Henson and Mary Burdett
December Annual Holiday Gathering - St. Paul Church
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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