Calendar of Events for 2012

Parry Museums • 217 Eastern Ave., Woodsfield, OH 43793

 

April & May: Stirrings in the Community Garden If you are interested in a plot, call 740-472-1933 as there may be a couple of plots available this year. Keep in mind the

Master Gardener’s Plant Swap in early June. Date to be announced.

 

June 9-10: “On To Richmond” A Civil War Living History Weekend portraying a northern Ohio town and its soldiers’ encampment in Western Virginia. At Parry Park, 217

Eastern Ave., Woodsfield. www.monroecountycivilwar150.org. Send photos of Monroe County Civil War Soldiers and Civilians to [email protected] to post.

 

June 9-July 4: “Ohio & the Civil War: 150 Years Later” an exhibit from The Ohio Historical Society, enhanced by local Monroe County Civil War artifacts, at The Hollister-

Parry House, 217 Eastern Ave., Woodsfield, OH 43793. 740-472-1933 Hrs. open = Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. & Sun. Noon-4 p.m. Call for an evening appointment. E-mail

address: [email protected]

 

July 4: Picnic on the Lawn at Noon. Enjoy the last look at the Civil War 150 exhibit. Bring a covered dish to share. Hot dogs, buns, table service and beverage will be provided.

 

July 9, 16 & 23: American Girl Sessions This year girls will be learning about the Civil War through the yes of Marie Grace& Cecile from New Orleans. Call 740-472-1933

or e-mail [email protected] for registration packet.

 

July 11, 18 & 25: American Boy Sessions This year boys will be learning about the Civil War through the book “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Call 740-472-1933 or e-mail moncohissoc@

att.net for registration packet.

 

Sept. 1: Annual Meeting We will begin with a luncheon during which we will hold a brief business meeting. Following lunch and the meeting there will be a guest speaker to

be announced at a later date. Public is welcome.

 

Oct. 13: Antique Consignment Auction held at Noon at the Black Walnut Festival. Call 740-472-1933 for a consignment form.

 

Schedules and detailed information will be forthcoming on the 2012 events of the Monroe County Historical Society