Opening Early June 2026 Tens of thousands of Butler County residents have experienced what the YMCA's Camp Campbell Gard has to offer throughout its 100 years of operation. Take a walk down memory lane and learn about the roots of the camp in this exhibit.
Thursday June 25th, 2026: 7:00pm & Saturday June 27, 2026: 10:00am We anticipate this presentation to be popular, so we are offering 2 presentation dates and times, please pay close attention to the date and time while you are registering. If both events have reached capacity and are no longer accepting reservations we will
Thursday May 28, 2026: 7:00pm--SOLD OUT Second Date Added: Saturday May 30, 2026: 10:00am--SOLD OUT Both presentations are sold out as of 4/30/26, if you would like to be placed on the waiting list please e-mail your name, how many reservations you would like, and which presentation date you prefer to: info@bchistoricalsociety.com If we
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Thursday April 23, 2026: 7:00pm "Tell the Truth and Let the World Decide-The Global Importance of the VOA" The use of innovative technology to spread the concepts and benefits of democracy is not new. Since the early 1940's, the Voice of America's pioneering journalists and engineers created and maintained a powerful voice of truth
Saturday April 18, 2026 1:00 pm "Bed Turning" Participant To have your quilt featured in the "Bed Turning" please make your reservation here. Limit one quilt per person, quilts must be created prior to 1950. Participants will have their quilt "turned" by BCHS quilt authority, Mary Royer. Mary will provide a commentary on the
Saturday April 18, 2026 1:00 pm "Bed Turning" Presentation In conjunction with its current exhibit, Quilts: Stories in Needle & Thread, the BCHS is holding a "bed turning". The turning will be hosted by BCHS quilt authority, Mary Royer, and will include a turning of 17 quilts brought in by the public. Mary will
Saturday March 21, 2026 1:00 pm "Quilts Stories in Needle & Thread" BCHS volunteer & resident quilt authority, Mary Royer, will deliver a presentation on quilts & quilting in conjunction with our current exhibit, Quilts: Stories in Needle & Thread. Quilts were primarily made as bed coverings and decorative objects, but they also relay
Second Date Added Due to the popularity of this presentation we have added a second date: Saturday April 4, 2026 10:00am Thursday March 26, 2026: 7:00pm "Butler County's First Bank Bandits" Join local educator and storyteller Dave Burk as he details the legends and lore of some of Butler County’s most notorious bank robbers
Two Presentation Times Available This event is at capacity, if you would like to be placed on a waiting list please e-mail your name, the number of seats, and which presentation time you prefer to: info@bchistoricalsociety.com If we have cancelations and can fit you in we will contact you. Saturday February 28, 2026: 10:00AM