The BCHS will be opening two new exhibits this spring by June 1.

Beckett, More Than a Business: A family will be featured in the story of the Beckett Paper Company and the people that made it special. Employees were considered as family and this clearly seen through the many pictures that have survived from employee events. The exhibit will focus on this aspect of Beckett, along with the story of the mill in Hamilton and the Beckett Family. This exhibit will be located in the Emma Ritchie Auditorium and throughout the research facility and the enclosed porch of the house. This exhibit is being developed by David Belew and his intern from Miami University Hamilton, Mike Dobais.

Reality and Fantasy: Butler County Weddings 1830-1960 will tell the story of how weddings were celebrated, starting with the oldest dress in the BCHS collection that dates to the 1830s through the post-WW II era. Through artifacts including wedding dresses, wedding trousseaus, pictures and written records, you will meet many of the brides and learn how these special days have been celebrated for over 150 years. This exhibit is being developed by Dr. Sara Butler and Marcus Gray, her intern from Miami University.