Waterville Historical Society

your connection to the past

The Waterville Historical Society collects, preserves, provides access to, interprets and fosters an appreciation of history that has an impact on the Waterville, Ohio and surrounding area.

May
25
10:00 AM10:00

Wakeman Archives Open today!

The Wakeman Archives is open from 10 am to 2 pm for historical and genealogical research on this day. Look for the red, white and blue OPEN flag on the porch.

The Center, located upstairs at 401 Farnsworth Road, contains records of Waterville organizations, businesses churches, schools, etc., as well as family files and local history. The public may inspect them free of charge. No items may be removed from the archives, but copies may be made for a small fee. Donations of similar documents and photographs, or items brought to be copied and added to the files are welcome. To schedule an appointment at other times call: 419-265-4871.

 

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Jun
29
10:00 AM10:00

Wakeman Archives Open today!

The Wakeman Archives is open from 10 am to 2 pm for historical and genealogical research on this day. Look for the red, white and blue OPEN flag on the porch.

The Center, located upstairs at 401 Farnsworth Road, contains records of Waterville organizations, businesses churches, schools, etc., as well as family files and local history. The public may inspect them free of charge. No items may be removed from the archives, but copies may be made for a small fee. Donations of similar documents and photographs, or items brought to be copied and added to the files are welcome. To schedule an appointment at other times call: 419-265-4871.

 

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Jul
27
10:00 AM10:00

Wakeman Archives Open today!

The Wakeman Archives is open from 10 am to 2 pm for historical and genealogical research on this day. Look for the red, white and blue OPEN flag on the porch.

The Center, located upstairs at 401 Farnsworth Road, contains records of Waterville organizations, businesses churches, schools, etc., as well as family files and local history. The public may inspect them free of charge. No items may be removed from the archives, but copies may be made for a small fee. Donations of similar documents and photographs, or items brought to be copied and added to the files are welcome. To schedule an appointment at other times call: 419-265-4871.

 

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Aug
31
10:00 AM10:00

Wakeman Archives Open today!

  • Wakeman Archival Research Center (map)
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The Wakeman Archives is open from 10 am to 2 pm for historical and genealogical research on this day. Look for the red, white and blue OPEN flag on the porch.

The Center, located upstairs at 401 Farnsworth Road, contains records of Waterville organizations, businesses churches, schools, etc., as well as family files and local history. The public may inspect them free of charge. No items may be removed from the archives, but copies may be made for a small fee. Donations of similar documents and photographs, or items brought to be copied and added to the files are welcome. To schedule an appointment at other times call: 419-265-4871.

 

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Oct
26
10:00 AM10:00

Wakeman Archives Open today!

  • Wakeman Archival Research Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Wakeman Archives is open from 10 am to 2 pm for historical and genealogical research on this day. Look for the red, white and blue OPEN flag on the porch.

The Center, located upstairs at 401 Farnsworth Road, contains records of Waterville organizations, businesses churches, schools, etc., as well as family files and local history. The public may inspect them free of charge. No items may be removed from the archives, but copies may be made for a small fee. Donations of similar documents and photographs, or items brought to be copied and added to the files are welcome. To schedule an appointment at other times call: 419-265-4871.

 

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Oct
11
6:30 PM18:30

Ghostly Encounters (10/18/2023 rain date)

The theme is the coming of the canal to Waterville 180 years ago with the following characters: (1) Elijah Dodd (1806-1876) a Canal contractor who discusses the importance of the canal in settling Ohio. (2) Lewis Eastwood (1809-1883) An early constable and hotel owner recalls the travails of digging the canal. (3) Jane Shoemaker (1840-1935) who recalls her trip to and from Cincinnati. (4) Chauncey Crego (ca. 1825-1847) a Mexican War solider discusses the importance of the canal to national security. (5) Helen Haskins (1842-1886) Relates the effect of the canal on business (6) Capt. James Marston (1825-1894) Shares the challenges of a canal boat captain. (7) Carrie Ostrander (1856-1922) Recites her memories of operating a canal store (8) Marie Conrad (1889-1983) Recounts the dangers of skating on the canal (9) John G. Isham (1815-1901) Shares the benefits and drawbacks of the canal.

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Oct
5
5:15 PM17:15

Haunted Waterville Tours

Tour tickets can be rescheduled for a future date and time. Cancellations that are not rescheduled are non-refundable. No cancellations or reschedules can be made less than 12 hours prior to the tour. 

“SEVERE WEATHER POLICY - Haunted Waterville is a rain or shine event and refunds are not available. The first half of each program occurs inside Robbins House Museum and the trolley is roofed. However, if severe weather prevents a trolley tour from taking place, ticket holders may be offered another tour on another date should tickets be available. Decisions as to cancellation will be made in real time at the event considering current weather conditions and recommendations from the National Weather Service.  If conditions improve, the tour will take place as soon as conditions permit. Each of the five tours for each night will require a separate decision on cancellation. Cancellation or delay of one tour will not necessarily cause cancellation of subsequent tours.  Please plan to attend at the time your tour is scheduled to obtain information about delay or cancellation. Thank you for your support of the Waterville Historical Society and Haunted Waterville Tours.”

 

 

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P.O. Box 263,  Waterville, OH  43566            watervillehistory@outlook.com

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