Annual Membership Dinner Meeting!Thursday, November 14th: 6:00 pmAs 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

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

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

Thursday, August 22: 7:00pmLocal 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

Kathleen Stuckey Fox, Carrie Halim, and Nancy Bake Arthur will give a PowerPoint presentation and readings on the life of Stella Weiler Taylor (1869-1953), born in Hamilton, daughter of Josephine Straub Weiler and Eugene A. Weiler.   We are going all out for this presentation:  souvenirs to take home, Stella Weiler Taylor cookies, and lots of