Winter 2026 Newsletter
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“Tell the Truth & Let the World Decide-The Global Importance of the VOA”
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
“Bed Turning” Participant
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
“Bed Turning” Presentation
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
“Quilts: Stories in Needle & Thread” Presentation
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
“Butler County’s First Bank Bandits'”
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
“Dillinger in ‘Little Chicago'”
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
Quilts: Stories in Needle & Thread
Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of quilts, the iconic American textile, through our newest exhibit Quilts: Stories in Needle and Thread. The exhibit showcases close to 40 quilts made in or brought to Butler County and spans 125 years of history. Quilts were primary made as warm bed coverings and decorative objects, but
“Peck’s Addition: Rediscovering Hamilton’s Forgotten Appalachian Neighborhood”
SOLD OUT Due to an overwhelming response to our 1:00 pm presentation we have added an additional presentation at 10:00am Saturday January 24, 2026: 10:00AM & 1:00pm "Peck's Addition: Rediscovering Hamilton's Forgotten Appalachian Neighborhood" Miami University professor and BCHS board member Matthew Smith explores the colorful and controversial history of Peck’s Addition, the historically
“Imagine What If? Butler County’s Biggest Dreams that Never Were”
Saturday December 13, 2025: 1:00pm “Imagine What If? Butler County’s Biggest Dreams that Never Were” A Union Terminal-like train station in downtown Hamilton, the Cincinnati Bengals in West Chester, an immense auto manufacturing facility in Monroe. These are just a few of the topics to be discussed by BCHS Executive Director Brian Smith as