Kingwood Center Gardens RichHistory Weekend

Gardens and Mansion, Saturday, May 6, 10am – 5pm and Sunday, May 7, 10am – 5pm Bring your RichHistory passport for free admission to the historic garden estate. Explore the gardens and self-guide through Charles Kelley King’s mansion. Pick up plants at the Spring Plant Market. Find more details HERE.  

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Gold Rush Panning at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

In 1853 Gold was discovered in Bellville along the Clear Fork River. Try your luck at panning for gold with the Volunteers from Buckeye Chapter of the Gold Prospectors Association of America. They will be on hand to assist & answer questions about the Bellville Gold Rush demonstrating gold panning techniques & equipment. Welcome Center…

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Hike BACK into History- Cemetery Folklore at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Hike BACK into History- Cemetery Folklore  The lighter Side of the Grave. One man’s superstitions are another man’s beliefs. Although some of these beliefs have been dismissed as superstition, others may still be followed. Explore the history of St. John’s Cemetery at the park. Meet at Welcome Center. Find more details HERE.

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Shiloh Area Historical Society

Museum Open Saturday May 6, 10am – 3pm and Sunday Noon -3pm. Mt. Hope Lutheran Church Open and Serving Lunch Saturday 11am – 1pm Mt. Hope Organ Music Sunday at 1pm Both sites open. Mt. Hope Lutheran will be joining us – women of the church serving a lunch from 11-1pm, quilt show, window info, & pump organ…

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Hidden History Kayak at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Hidden History Kayak (self-guided tour) Explore the hidden history near and under the waters of the lake. What happened to Hell town to Newville that caused their disappearances. Self-guided water tour with six station with signs noting historical places and events. Maps provided. You can use your own boat or rent one of from the…

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Window Glazing Demonstration at South Park Pavilion

 Saturday, May 6, 10am – 4pm and Sunday, May 7, 2pm – 4pm. At South Park Pavilion (or at 64 Surrey Road if the weather is bad). Become comfortable with window glazing at this semi-hands-on session and learn more about upcoming workshops to help you care for the traditional materials which are often found in older…

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RichHistory Weekend

Visit and tour historic museums during the RichHistory weekend in Richland County, OH.  Find out more details here- https://richhistory.org/ Weekend details- https://richhistory.org/richhistoryweekend/

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