The legend of the brass cannon found in the Maumee River will be the March program for the Woodburn Community Historical Society. The meeting will be held at the Woodburn Public Library, 101 east side of Woodburn on Thursday, March 23, at 7:00. The speaker will be guest, DICK LONEY, from Ft. Wayne telling us…
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Do You Have Your Tickets for the Chicken BBQ?
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Our annual Chicken BBQ is fast approaching! This event will be held on Saturday, August 6. Angie Pollock is once again chairman and coordinator of the fundraiser. Contact the museum any Tuesday or by calling Angie at 419-393-2876 or Patti Boundy at 419-399-4120. All dinners include baked beans, applesauce, potato chips, your choice of slaw…
John Paulding Historical Museum transformed to Mystical Magic Toyland
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Get ready to be transported to a Mystical Magic Toyland at this year’s Festival of Trees at the John Paulding Historical Museum in Paulding. The transformation is complete and the trees are all getting their trimmings for the celebration of the onset of the holiday season. This festive occasion is set to take place November…
JPHS adding new feature
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The John Paulding Historical Society is adding a new feature to the museum. A small chapel is being built in Barn One. The stained glass windows in the chapel come from old Paulding County churches such as the Haviland Baptist Church and the Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Oakwood. Inside the chapel will be an…
JPHS to host Truck Show at Flat Rock Creek Festival
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The John Paulding Historical Society will be hosting the 15th Annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival Truck Show featuring antique and special interest vehicles on Sunday, September 20th starting at 9:00 a.m. The show will be held on the museum grounds located across the street from the fairgrounds in Paulding. Last year, there well over…
Thank You
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We, the Woodburn Community Historical Society, want to say thank you to our community for making our 150th a success. In our drawing, Dr. Hicks won the country throw. If you wish to buy a 150th Woodburn Sesquicentennial book, they are $25. Get yours from Deb at Main St. Express on her working days or…
Woodburn celebrates SummerFest with 150th year
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This year marks the 150th Celebration of the Woodburn. Throughout the years, Woodburn has been known by several different titles including Phelps Station, Shirley City and its current name. This past weekend residents and people throughout the area came together, braving the weather, having a good time in the park. Beth Wood from Indiana Wild…
2nd annual Celebration of Arts & Artists of Paulding County
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The John Paulding Historical Society will be hosting their 2nd Annual Celebration of Arts and Artists of Paulding County. The display will be open to the public beginning May 16 and will run through the month of June. This year will feature wood carvings, pencil drawings, charcoal and graphite pictures. The display, which is free…
Wine & Cheese Tasting Party at JPHS
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The John Paulding Historical Society has opened for the new year. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. every Tuesday and 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month. The first event of the year will be the return of the Wine and Cheese Tasting Party. This has become one of…
A Carolin’ We Will Go at the Festival of Trees
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A great hometown annual event.Sounds of the season began in Paulding this weekend with the John Paulding Historical Society’s Festival of Trees. The Poor Bottom Boys entertained the visitors with easy listening bluegrass music on Friday night, as they milled about the museum enjoying holiday lights and decorations. The jingle of coins hitting the bottom…
Festival of Trees Announced!
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The John Paulding Historical Society will be holding their annual Festival of Trees from November 13 through November 16 at the museum located across from the fairgrounds in Paulding. This year’s theme is “A Caroling We Will Go”. The schedule of events is loaded with fun and entertainment starting Thursday, November 13 open from 9:00…
Woodburn Historical Society to present program: From Stars & Stripes to Old Glory
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From Stars & Stripes to Old Glory will be presented at the Woodburn Branch Library on Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by From Stars & Stripes to Old Glory. Retired Northwood Middle School history teacher, David Dew, will be visiting the Woodburn Branch Library on Thursday, September 18 at 7:00…
The Big Engine That Could
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A real piece of history is not only displayed, but completely ready to handle guests.This summer has turned out to be quite eventful for the people living along the the Norfolk & Southern Railroad between Fort Wayne and Detroit. The Train route began in Allen Park, Michigan and made it’s way through northwest Ohio into…
