BCHS Blog
Read all about BCHS’s current and previous events below.
The Butler County Historical Society: Celebrating 90 Years of Progress!
Annual Membership Dinner Meeting!
Thursday, November 14th: 6:00 pm
As BCHS celebrates its 90th year in existence and the 75th anniversary of the Benninghofen Museum, we take a look back at our journey from a fledgling collection of history lovers to the institution we are today. This event is for members only and there is a charge for the dinner portion of the evening. Held at Berkley Square. Reservations are required – please call BHCS at 513-896-9930 or email [email protected] to reserve your seats!
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!
When the Storm Broke Upon Us: The Saga of the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Thursday, September 26th: 7:00pm
The history of the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry comprised of largely Butler County men as well as additional volunteers from Warren, Preble and Montgomery counties will be explained by Brian Smith. Hear of the daring exploits of the unit during the service from 1861 to 1864. Experience genuine military artifacts, personal possessions and documents and intriguing stores of triumph and loss from the regiment known as “The Butler Boys”. Reservations are required – please call BHCS at 513-896-9930 or email [email protected] to reserve your seats!
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.
Steam to Steel: Butler County’s Railroad Legacy
Thursday, August 22: 7:00pm
Local railroad aficionado John Stewart provides a compelling look at Butler County’s place within the nation railroad network during a presentation at 7pm, Thursday, August 22 in the Emma Ritchie Auditorium at 327 N. Second Street, Hamilton. From Henry Earhart’s idea to connect Hamilton and Cincinnati with a nascent “rail road” to the decline of passenger lines 100 years later. Learn about railroad champions, financial shenanigans, Red Devils and the Miami River’s constant battle against the iron horse. Reservations are required – please call BHCS at 513-896-9930 or email [email protected] to reserve your seats!