Tales from the Attic: The great flood of 1913 was the worst weather disaster to strike Butler County. Damages topped $10 million in 1913 values, or about $167 in today’s figures. By the time the Great Miami River crested in Hamilton at 34.6 feet, more than 10,000 people were homeless and over 400 deaths reported.

Native Americans of the Miami Valley: Six tribes have lived in the Miami Valley area throughout history: the Archaic, the Hopewell, the Fort Ancient, the Miami, and the Shawnee. Discover who these people were and learn more about their customs and the legacy they’ve left behind for future generations.

What’s In a Name?: Do you ever wonder how the places we live got their names? We all know Hamilton is named after Alexander Hamilton, but what about the county and townships like Morgan, Reily and Ross?

Ghost Towns of Butler County Part 1: Learn the history of forgotten towns in Butler County,

Ghost Towns of Butler County Part 2: Learn the history of forgotten towns in Butler County, 

Butler County Agriculture in the 1800’s: Experience life on a farm in the 1800’s! Learn about the tools you would have used, the types of crop you might have grown, and more about the role of agriculture in the development of Southwestern Ohio. Learn fun facts like how the father of modern beekeeping lived in Oxford, or that a breed of pig was developed in this area.