Celebrate Our History this April!
From experiencing the Heritage Trail to earn your challenge coin, to discovering local burial sites of our Revolutionary War soldiers, to celebrating Greene County's birthday with trivia and cake, connect to our rich history in April for Greene County History Month!
Working together to bring greater awareness and appreciation for the history that surrounds us, this month-long celebration features informative presentations, interactive programming, and access to the archives and artifacts of the many great organizations committed to preserving local history.
Happening at Your Library
Take the Greene County Room Trivia Challenge
ALL DAY APRIL 11
Drop into the Greene County Room for ten trivia questions. The answers can be found with the resources of GCPL’s local history and genealogy collection.
Happening Around the County
Greene County Heritage Trail, opens a new window
ALL APRIL LONG
A passport-style program hosted by the Greene County Archives, opens a new window and Greene County Convention & Visitors Bureau, opens a new window, explore sites of unique local historical importance throughout Greene County, and the first 250 to answer 25 challenge questions will earn a commemorative coin.
Xenia Station Food Truck Rally: Traveling Tornado Exhibit
APRIL 4 • 4 - 8 P.M.
Browse the Greene County Archives 1974 Xenia Tornado Traveling Exhibit while enjoying eats from local food trucks.
Revolutionary Choices: Exploring Loyalist and Patriot Roots at 250 Years, opens a new window
APRIL 4 • 4 - 8 P.M. • GREENE COUNTY MEDIA ROOM
Families chose sides – Patriot or Loyalist – their descendants sent ripples across generations. How do we trace these stories today? Hosted by Greene County’s Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, opens a new window.
Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Greene County, Ohio
APRIL 13 • 7 P.M. • GREENE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, opens a new window
Learn about the lives of more than sixty veterans of the Revolutionary War buried in cemeteries across Greene County.
National Park Service Week, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, opens a new window
APRIL 19-27
Celebrate the history of the National Park Service and the monument with social events throughout the week! Visit our site, opens a new window for more details.
Preservation Society of Clifton, opens a new window Historic Marker Restoration Day, Clifton School House
APRIL 25 • 10 A.M.
Experience historic Clifton and volunteer your efforts in helping to keep Clifton’s history visible. Join the Preservation Society, opens a new window in maintaining Clifton’s historic markers.
Living in Beavercreek in the 1800s
APRIL 28 • 6 P.M. • WARTINGER PARK
Hosted by the Beavercreek Historical Society, opens a new window, experience pioneer life in log cabins with the Beavercreek Historical Society. No registration required. For all ages.
Greene County Birthday Bash
MAY 1 • 6 - 8 P.M. • GREENE COUNTY MEDIA ROOM
Hosted by the Greene County Archives, opens a new window, celebrate the founding of Greene County and the end of Greene County History Month with trivia and cake!
Greene County History Month is a countywide effort organized through the collaborative efforts of Greene County Historical Society, Greene County Records Center and Archives, Greene County Public Library, and other community partners.