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Sep 2nd, 2010 by Lee
Dusty roads no match for a little vegetable oil
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Sep 2nd, 2010 by Lee
ANNA – After last week, one must wonder what the Anna Rockets will do for an encore.
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Sep 2nd, 2010 by Lee
You heard them before you saw them and you felt them even before that. Two thousand motorcycles rumbled through Sidney Wednesday evening, escorting a scale-model replica of the Vietnam Memorial to Custenborder Field, where it will be on display through this weekend.
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Sep 2nd, 2010 by Lee
February 1st-15th ~ Immigration Exhibit. Come learn about the important cultures that have influenced Shelby County history
April 7th, 6:30 p.m. ~ Walking Tour of Downtown Sidney in the 1960s!
Step back in time with us as we re-create downtown Sidney in the 1960s. Surprises in store for you!*
April 30th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. ~Gateway Arts Council Spring Fling Gala *
May 1st-15th ~ Gateway Arts Council Spring Fling Art Show
June 17th, 7 p.m. ~ Twilight Tour of Graceland Cemetery. Join us for another popular cemetery tour. You will learn about the fascinating historical characters in our history.
June 26th, 5 p.m.-? ~ 1960s vintage car show and block party! Bring your go-go boots and dance the evening away to 1960s music at the RHC! Take a break to check out the vintage cars parked nearby!*
August 26th, 7 p.m. ~ Football Highlights of the 1960s. Hear Dave Ross speak on the important football happenings of the 1960s… the glory days of SHS football! Location TBA.
September 9th, 7 p.m. ~ Reliving the Vietnam War : Tales of Courage and Sacrifice. Vietnam veterans from our community will share their stories.
September 11th ~ Opening of the Vietnam War Exhibit. What was it like to serve in the rice paddies of Vietnam? Learn about Sidney’s heroes of the Vietnam War.
October 20 & 21st, 7 p.m. ~ Downtown Ghost Tour of Sidney. Our spooky tour continues for a third year of eerie stories and haunted buildings! New places and new characters this year!*
November 18th, 6:30 p.m. ~ Home for the Holidays Christmas dinner at the Ross Center*
December 4th, 11 a.m.-4 p.m ~ Christmas of Yesteryear Open House. Enjoy the beauty of the Ross Center decorated for the holiday season. Children are able to make several crafts for free.
*= Denotes ticket is required
Sep 2nd, 2010 by Lee
The Shelby County Historical Society is pleased to announce that they will be bringing the Healing Field to Shelby County. The Healing Field is a unique way of honoring our heroes by displaying hundreds of 3’x5’ flags in a large outdoor space. The Healing Field allows family and friends to honor heroes who have served or are currently serving in the military, as well as firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, and first responders.
The Shelby County Healing Field will be held at Custenborder Field from September 7 through September 19, 2010, coinciding with the opening of the Vietnam War exhibit at the Ross Historical Center. Individuals or businesses may purchase a flag for in honor of their hero. The flag will be labeled with the hero’s name and the sponsor’s name and displayed at Custenborder Field, where it will receive proper flag etiquette at all times.
Proceeds from the sale of flags will be used to offset the cost of bringing the Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial to Sidney from September 15-20. Sponsors are needed to help cover the cost of bringing the Healing Field the Vietnam Traveling Wall to Sidney. Sponsorship levels are as follows: Freedom (-), Valor (0-9), Bronze Star (0-9), Silver Star (0-9), Distinguished Medal of Honor (00-00). As a sponsor of the Healing Field, your organization will receive ample publicity and recognition not only on a local level, but also on a national level through the Colonial Foundation and Associated Press. Please contact the RHC for information on the benefits of each sponsorship level.
Flags and sponsorships may be ordered now by visiting or calling the Ross Historical Center. You will not want to miss this wonderful to honor your hero! The Healing Field is an impressive sight and a touching memorial to those who served our country and community.
Sep 2nd, 2010 by Lee
If you haven’t already purchased your tickets for our downtown walking tour, do so now! On April 7th beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Shelby County Historical Society will be holding a Walking Tour of Downtown Sidney in the 1960s.
Do you remember where the cool hangout spots were in the 1960s? Maybe you recall where you used to eat lunch or buy your clothes for school. Or perhaps you have always heard about the thriving downtown area in Sidney during this time and would like to know more. Join us for a tour to bring back wonderful memories, or to learn something new!
Our tour guides will lead you around the court square as they share stories from the 1960s, point out important places, and discuss how the store fronts may have changed.
Four tours will be held on the evening of April 7th, leaving within 15 minutes of each other. Tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are on sale now for the price of for an adult and for a child. Each tour participant will receive a map of downtown businesses circa 1965.
Please join us for an evening of fun memories in the historic court square district! Please call the office at 498-1653 with any questions.
Sep 2nd, 2010 by Lee
If you haven’t bought your tickets yet for our downtown walking tour, do so now! On Wednesday, April 7, the Shelby County Historical Society will Step Back in Time for a tour of downtown Sidney in the 1960s. Come learn where all the cool hangout spots were, marvel at all the things there were to do downtown, share memories and make some new ones! Downtown Sidney was a popular and flourishing place in the 1960s. Come discover why!
Tickets are still on sale now. They cost for adults and for children. Get yours now before the 1960s passes by again!
Sep 2nd, 2010 by Lee
On May 18th at 7 p.m., preservationist Elli Bambakidis will present a program at the Ross Historical Center entitled “Preserving Your Family’s Collectibles.” Ms. Bambakidis operates the Fairborn business EMB Preservation Consultants and specializes in preserving textiles, documents and photographs.
Ms. Bambakidis will address what makes an item collectible and worth preserving. She will then share some of her preservation expertise to assist those in attendance with preserving their family memories and heirlooms. She will also cover the causes of deterioration and how to recognize deterioration in your own collections.
This program promises to be very informative and an excellent way to learn about preserving your family memories. Please be sure to join us for this free program!
Sep 2nd, 2010 by Lee
Students Learn How to Fire a Cannon
On May 7, the SCHS sponsored its annual Civil War Educational Day at the Shelby County fairgrounds. Over 750 eighth grade students from across the county attended. The annual program ties directly in with state curriculum guidelines.
Anthony Gibbs talks as runaway slave John Parker
Throughout the day, the students visited various stations where they learned about different aspects of the American Civil War. Presenters included Anthony Gibbs (a runaway slave), General Ulysses Grant, and Sojourner Truth. The multiple causes of the war were debated by Doug Benson and Ken Sowards, representing Northern and Southern opinion, respectively. Students also visited the Civil War encampment of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association where they learned about the infantry, the artillery, and the role of women during the Civil War through first-person presentations. A bit of fun and games was had when students learned how to play cricket, a popular pastime with soldiers during the Civil War. The Civil War educational day continues the mission of the Shelby County Historical Society to educate and preserve our colorful local and national history
Men of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association teach about soldiers and weaponry during the Civil War
Sep 2nd, 2010 by Lee
On June 17 at 7 p.m. our popular Twilight Tour of Graceland Cemetery will return.
Society President Rich Wallace and board secretary Linda DeVelvis will lead tour participants to the final resting places of some of Sidney’s most prominent or infamous citizens. Their lives and contributions will be discussed, as will the interesting gravestones along the way.
Last year we discussed the lives of Civil War veterans, an inventor, immigrants, a gold rush 49-er, and the symbolism of a tree tombstone. What will be discussed this year? What new histories of Shelby County will you learn? Join us to find out!
The tour is free and open to the public, although donations are appreciated. Hours of research and staff hours go into preparing a program of this size.
