Saturday December 13, 2026: 1:00pm Bizarre Butler County 2: The Weirdness Continues BCHS Executive Director Brian Smith presents a sequel to his previous popular program dealing with some of Butler County’s most mysterious and intriguing occurrences, people, legends, and lore. From local legends and lore to missing persons and unsolved crimes to the paranormal
Friday October 16, 2026: 6:00pm-9:00pm The National Treasure the Real History Behind the Movie Join BCHS and McCloskey Wonder Works for a family-friendly night of history and fun! Kids are especially encouraged to attend (must be accompanied by an adult). Hear from Donna Garland, former National Archives Director of Communications, about the history of
Thursday October 22, 2026: 7:00pm "A Man Completely Devoid of Fear"-The Controversial Life of Local Lawman, John C. Elliott In an exploration of the life and times of one of Butler County’s most controversial lawmen, retired Miami University professor Bob Wicks investigates John C. Elliott’s complex personality and even more complex life. Part of
Saturday October 3, 2026: 10:30am-12:00pm "Drawing Our World" Kids Educational Workshop Experience the life of a surveyor through history with an interactive workshop beginning at the Butler County Historical Society and continuing with interactive learning and mapping in Marcum Park. This educational workshop is open to families with children 8-12. Explore the history of
Thursday September 24, 2026: 7:00pm “Chem-Dyne at Fifty"-Hamilton's Largest Environmental Disaster and its Legacy If the event is full and no longer taking reservations and you would like to be placed on a waiting list please send your name and number of reservations you would like to info@bchistoricalsociety.com. If we have cancellations and can
"Charting Change: History of Butler County Ohio Through Maps" Maps allow us to see how Butler County evolved, and how the people who lived here shaped the landscape. From the first surveys to today's digital technology, Butler County's maps tell a story of land, people, transportation, industry, communities, and change. Every map has a
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Thursday August 27, 2026: 7:00pm-SOLD OUT “Cleaning Up the Bomb Factory: Grassroots Activism and Nuclear Waste in the Midwest” This event is at capacity, if you would like to be placed on a waiting list please email your name, and how many reservations you would like to info@bchistoricalsociety.com. If we have cancellations and can
Tuesday July 14, 2026: 7:00pm “Let's Call It Butler County: Heroes, Villains, and the Politics of Place Names” This event is at capacity. If you would like to add your name to the waiting list please send your name and how many reservations you would like to: info@bchistoricalsociety.com if we have cancellations and can
Since 1926, Camp Campbell Gard has been a place where young people discover their potential, build lasting friendships, and connect with nature. What began as a vison of outdoor adventure and character development has frown into a century-long tradition of community, inclusion, and impact. From humble beginnings along the Great Miami River to becoming