Welcome to the Butler County Historical Society and Museum
The Butler County Historical Society is a private non-profit organization that formed in 1934 to preserve and promote the history of Butler County. The society, incorporated in 1948, owns and operates the Benninghofen House Museum, a high-Italian style home built in 1863 that is filled with the furnishings of a wealthy family during the Victorian era. It also manages the Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers Monument on Front Street and the McCloskey Wonder Works Museum at Heritage Hall located in the 1935 City Hall building on High Street.
What’s Happening at BCHS?
Current Exhibit
When The Storm Broke Upon Us: The Saga of the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
BCHS is proud to present this exhibit honoring the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry mustered using Butler county’s own as the lion’s share of its fighting corps. The most important artifact we have representing Butler County’s contribution to the Civil War is on display in the BCHS lobby. Featured items are located throughout the first floor of the museum and in the Emma Ritchie auditorium.
Upcoming Event
The History of the Black Street Bridge
Thursday, October 24th: 7:00 pm
Join historic bridge enthusiast David Krazl for a fascinating in-depth presentation concerning the history of the Black Street Bridge(s). Learn of the early industrial growth of Hamilton which called for the initial bridge construction, the loss of the bridge during the flood of 1913 and the story of the current bridge’s surprisingly unique and innovative planning, construction and legacy up to the present day. Reservations are required – please call BHCS at 513-896-9930 or email [email protected] to reserve your seats!