Clermont County Historical Society
Welcome to the Clermont County Historical Society. We strive to preserve and interpret Clermont County, Ohio's history. CCHS has the unique role of being the keeper of the County's memories and heritage. Founded in 1958, we have been active for over 50 years. We are a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. Please explore this website, and feel free to reach out to us, please Contact Us.
THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS - HAPPY 150TH ANNIVERSARY
Contrary to myth or folklore, the Address was not written on the back of an envelope. Early drafts exist on White House stationery. Lincoln was something of a late addition to the cemetery dedication speakers list. Read More
Clermont County Historical Society Winter Meetings
The Historical Society meetings are free and open to the public.
The Clermont County Historical Society will not have another meeting until February 2014. We do not have meetings in November and December due to the holidays and January because of weather concerns. The President of CCHS will call Board Meetings as needed.
If you have an idea for a PROGRAM for our meetings in 2014, please let us know at Clermonths@aol.com.
STONELICK COVERED BRIDGE
The rehab of the Stonelick Covered Bridge began a couple weeks ago. Photographs of the construction work can be seen on the NEW historical photograph area.
It is planned to add photographs on a weekly bases as construction continues.
CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO
CIVIL WAR SITES
By Ron Hill
Clermont County Civil War Commemorative Committee
Clermont County Historical Society
A 32 page guide to the sites in Clermont County that are associated with the Civil War. Four sites concern General U.S. Grant; eight sites relate to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's Raid and eight sites cover other locations. There is a listing of cemeteries within Clermont County where Civil War veterans are buried.
For more information click here.
Mission StatementTo preserve, protect, and promote the historical heritage of Clermont County,
Ohio for the betterment, enlightenment and well-being of its citizens by:
Actively collecting and preserving historical records, documents, photographs
and artifacts and making them available to the public; Disseminating information
through interpretive exhibits, presentations, and publications to schools,
civic organizations, local government, and the public; Encouraging the preservation
of buildings, monuments, and sites of historical value; Cooperating with
other historical societies and organizations having purposes in keeping with
those of this Society. |
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