Celebrate Our History this April!
From the history of the Shawnee people, to Charles Young teaching at Wilberforce University, to the Wright Brothers’ first experiments in flight, and even to the construction of the house you live in, celebrate our shared 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.
In Your Community
All April
Architectural Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Xenia
The Greene County Historical Society, 74 W. Church St, Xenia
Tuesday-Friday 12-4pm and Saturdays 12-3:30pm
This is a self-led activity that you can do at any time throughout the month of April.
Pick up a copy of the Architectural Scavenger hunt of the Xenia Downtown Historic District, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014, from the Greene County Historical Society during office hours. No registration required.
April 6
Beavercreek Historical Society Open House at Wartinger Park
1-4pm - Wartinger Park, 3080 Kemp Rd, Dayton
Experience pioneer life in log cabins with the Beavercreek Historical Society. No registration required. For all ages!
April 14
Tombstone Symbolism with Greene County Historical Society
7pm - Greene County Historical Society, 74 W. Church St, Xenia
Learn how epitaphs and symbols on tombstones can reveal history about your ancestors. No registration required.
April 20
Cemetery Bingo at Woodland Cemetery with Greene County Historical Society
2pm - Woodland Cemetery, 281 Dayton Ave, Xenia
Play Cemetery Bingo, a fun, historical game that will teach participants about people buried in Xenia's hometown cemetery, Woodland Cemetery. No registration required.
April 25
Celebrate National Park Service Week at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers Monument
9am-4pm - Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers Monument, 1120 US-42, Wilberforce, OH 45384
Learn about Brigadier General Charles Young and the Buffalo Soldiers from Greene County. No registration required.
At Your Library
Discover Your Home’s History
Learn how to use historic records to research the history of your property and home. Registration & More Details
- Apr. 3 at 1pm - Winters-Bellbrook Community Library
- Apr. 7 at 1pm - Jamestown Community Library
- Apr. 7 at 5:30pm - Cedarville Community Library
- Apr. 10 at 2pm - Yellow Springs Community Library
- Apr. 17 at 2:30pm - Fairborn Community Library
- Apr. 17 at 6pm - Carol Graff Beavercreek Library
- Apr. 29 at 1pm AND 5pm - Xenia Community Library
April 8
The Life of Hallie Q. Brown Presented by the National Afro American Museum and Cultural Center
2:45pm - Yellow Springs Community Library
Learn about this internationally recognized suffragist and civil rights leader. For ages 7-12. No registration required. More Details
April 26
Greene County Public Library Local History and Genealogy Open House at Xenia Community Library
1-4pm - Local History & Genealogy (located on the second floor of the Xenia Community Library)
Take a tour of the Greene County Public Library's Local History & Genealogy department. More Details
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.