Welcome to the Butler County Historical Society and Museum
The Butler County Historical Society is a private non-profit organization that formed in 1934 to preserve and promote the history of Butler County. The society, incorporated in 1948, owns and operates the Benninghofen House Museum, a high-Italian style home built in 1863 that is filled with the furnishings of a wealthy family during the Victorian era. It also manages the Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers Monument on Front Street and the McCloskey Wonder Works Museum at Heritage Hall located in the 1935 City Hall building on High Street.
What’s Happening at BCHS?
We have returned to regular business hours
Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm
Current Exhibit
Now Open!
“Intriguing Objects & Curiosities”
“What IS that?” is a question often asked by visitors, volunteers and even staff of the Butler County Historical Society. A new exhibit in the Benninghofen Museum, “Intriguing Objects and Curiosities,” invites visitors to use their knowledge of history to identify artifacts from the Society’s basement, closets and back shelves. Categories in the exhibit include personal hygiene, clothing and accessories, medical devices, hobbies, toys, needlework, household items and more. Even easily identified objects provide a fascinating glimpse of life at an earlier time. The exhibit is available for viewing until April 30th.
The Butler County Historical Society is located at 327 N. Second Street, Hamilton, Ohio. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Tours of the Benninghofen Museum are free, however no tours will begin within an hour of closing. On and off-street parking is available. The first floor of the Benninghofen Museum is wheelchair accessible.
Upcoming Event
Myaamionki: The Place of the Miamis
Saturday, February 22: 1:00pm
“Myaamionki: The Place of the Miamis”
We are pleased to have Andrew Sawyer, Anthropologist and Education Outreach Specialist at the Myaamia Center at Miami University discussing the history of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, their relationship with Miami University and their historic homelands, and sovereign Miami Tribe today. Join us for this informative and remarkable look at the culture that thrived in this area and its connections to the area today.
Admission is free for BCHS members or $5.00 for non-members payable at the door. Reservations are required-and limited to 100-please call BCHS at 513-896-9930 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve your seats!