The John Paulding Historical Society has announced winners of its recent Festival of Trees and the dates and theme for next year’s event. The 26th Festival of Trees ran Nov. 5-13 with about 1,000 people attending. Kathy Sanderson and Martha Baughman’s tree won the prize for most closely following the theme, “All Aboard the JPH…
“Paulding County Churches” is the theme of the John Paulding Historical Society’s latest exhibit. Open now through Sept. 19, the exhibit features dozens artifacts and memorabilia from churches throughout the county. The items – all from the museum’s collection – include photographs, church directories, cookbooks and histories. Adding to the church stories are some paintings,…
This year’s annual Festival of Trees at the John Paulding Historical Society museum promises to be a real crowd pleaser! The museum is located across the street from the Fairgrounds in Paulding. Dates are November 9, 10 & 11 and November 16 & 17. “This is our largest fundraiser of the year.” Kim Sutton, JPHS…
The John Paulding Historical Society presented A Taste of History on Friday and Saturday evening, October 5 and 6 at the Museum in Paulding. Renee Boss directed this encore production of “No Compromise: Mosquitoes & Mayhem in the Great Black Swamp; The Story of the Reservoir War” that was written by Jane Nice. Pianist for…
It’s not too late to get your tickets for A Taste of History presented by the John Paulding Historical Society, featuring an encore performance of ‘No Compromise’, the story of the Reservoir War, mosquitoes and mayhem. The dinner theater will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6 at the…
It is Chicken BBQ time at the John Paulding Historical Society museum located across the street from the fairgrounds in Paulding! The Annual Chicken BBQ by Port-a-Pit will be held on Aug. 4th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For information call Kim Sutton at 419-399-2388 or stop at the museum on Tuesdays. In addition to enjoying…
Amidst the severe weather systems of last weekend, the John Paulding Historical Society hosted their Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting fundraising event. The weather did not keep the guests away with well over 150 people in attendance. The Valentine’s theme was spread throughout the banquet hall area of tables and stage as well as an…
Paulding Elementary’s 21st Century after school program recently visited the John Paulding Historical Society’s annual “Festival of Trees”. While on their field trip they toured the beautiful trees, watched an airplane program, and talked to the talking Christmas tree. They also ate Christmas cookies and sang Christmas carols. This 21st Century program is in its…
JPHS members, Terry and Marlene Buehler, recently contacted us and offered to donate/gift the old Paulding Grange building and the land it sits on, to the John Paulding Historical Society. The history of the Paulding Grange is as long as the formation of the township. In addition, this is one of the last standing grange…
The John Paulding Historical Society will be hosting their annual Chicken BBQ by Port-A-Pit on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Serving and/or pick-up will begin at 4:00 p.m. and continue to 7:00 p.m. This year we are hosting a Cruise-In just for the fun of it! Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Come on out…
