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The Coleraine Historical Society Inc.
PO BOX 53726
Colerain Twp., OH 45253
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CHS Monthly
Programs
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
Beginning April: 2023 Program Fee $3 Visitors FREE for CHS Members
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 Community of Faith
5312 Old Blue Rock Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45247
2024
Programs and Speakers
Please check CHS Facebook and CHS website
for updates or cancellations of events and meetings.
APRIL 17, 2024
Speakers/Programs open to Public
NOTE: Program Fee $3 Visitors
FREE to CHS Members
COMPTON RECYCLING
Speaker: DREW HUGHES
Compton Recycling is a scrap metal recycling company, located in Colerain Township. As a COURTESY, they accept cardboard, paper, magazines, books, phone books, steel, iron, electronics & appliances.
2551 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231
May 15th Monthly Program will be held at Colerain Township Administration Building in the Colerain Fire and EMS Training Room.
Enter through CHS Museum. Please arrive before 7:10pm.
MAY 15, 2024
Speakers/Programs open to Public
NOTE: Program Fee $3 Visitors
FREE to CHS Members
History of Colerain Fire Department
Speaker: BOB RIELAGE
2019 Recipient of Distinguished Service Award
from Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame
Began career in 1964 as Volunteer Firefighter.
1999 to 2003 Ohio State Fire Marshal
U.S. Air Force Veteran - Bronze Star & Air Force Commendation Medal
JUNE 19, 2024
Speakers/Programs open to Public
NOTE: Program Fee $3 Visitors
FREE to CHS Members
Speaker: GIL RUEHL
After 70+ years, in February 2024, GIL RUEHL PLUMBING became TMJ MECHANICALS and Gil retired.
Gil will speak about owning a family business in Colerain Township. 5736 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247
JULY 17, 2024
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Program Pending
Wednesday, AUGUST 21, 2024
What: Annual Indoor Picnic
When: Wednesday, August 16 6:00 – 8:00 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 Adult
Last Name A to L bring DESSERT Last Name M to Z bring SALAD
By Tuesday, August 1st, please RSVP number attending to email: colerainehistorical@outlook.com
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Program Pending
October 16, 2024
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Program Pending
WINTER HOURS November 20, 2024
Speakers/Programs open to Public
Program Pending
***FIRST Wednesday of December December 4, 2024
Annual Society Holiday Party
6:00 - 8:30pm
Members ONLY Event
No dinner....Finger foods and drinks
Last Name A - L Last Name M - Z
bring Appetizers bring Desserts
December 4, 2024
Election of 2025 CHS Officers
conducted at December Meeting
December 4, 2024
CHS Membership Year pins distributed at December Meeting
2025
Programs and Speakers
Please check CHS Facebook and CHS website
for updates or cancellations of events and meetings.
Annual Focus &
Planning Workshop
Saturday January 18, 2025
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
Drinks and Light Refreshments will be available
St Paul Community of Faith Church
5312 Old Blue Rock Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247
JANUARY 2025
NO Membership Meeting
(as it usually snows!)
WINTER HOURS FEBRUARY 19, 2025
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
Past Programs
2024
January Annual CHS Focus & Planning Workshop
February Scams Targeting Seniors
Speaker: Lt. John Middendorf, Colerain Police Department
March Colerain Chamber of Commerce celebrates 10 years
Speaker: Dave Moravec
2023
January Annual CHS Focus & Planning Workshop
February History of Barnesburg
Speakers: Debby Scheid and Mary Burdett
March Looking Toward the 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
June Railroads in Colerain Township
Speaker: Keith Corman
July Stehlin's Meats - 110 years
Speaker: John Stehlin
August Annual CHS Indoor Picnic - Hammann's Beef BBQ
A-L Salad/M-Z Dessert
September Meet & Greet Candidates for:
Colerain Township Trustee & Fiscal Officer
Colerain Schools 1924-2024 - 100 years
Speaker: Denny Hirsch
October What Is It Wednesday?
Members brought in vintage items to share
November ROAD TRIP - American SignMuseum
December Annual Holiday Gathering - St. Paul Church
No Dinner. A-L Desserts/M-Z Appetizers
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 - Richie's Chicken Dinner
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
Richie's Chicken Dinner served
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 - Part 1
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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