Thursday October 22, 2026: 7:00pm "A Man Completely Devoid of Fear"-The Controversial Life of Local Lawman, John C. Elliott In an exploration of the life and times of one of Butler County’s most controversial lawmen, retired Miami University professor Bob Wicks investigates John C. Elliott’s complex personality and even more complex life. Part of
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The Butler County Historical Society is selling t-shirts, crew neck sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, and front zip sweatshirts. Orders will be picked up at the Historical Society at 327 N. Second St. Hamilton, OH 45011 the beginning of December. Orders must be placed by Nov. 14, 2022. Delivery available for a fee (please contact us
The 2022 Multigenerational Summer Program Dates have been announced. These programs will be held outside (weather permitting) in the front yard of the Benninghofen House. All programs are FREE and open to the public, thanks to a grant from the W.E. Smith Family Trust of Oxford.
Thursday February 24th 7:oo PM “Custom Made: Dressmakers and Tailors 1820-1920” Lead by Dr. Sara Butler this topic will cover designers and makers of clothing with many local recognitions. Thursday March 24th 7:oo PM “1913 Flood - Firsthand Accounts” Executive Director Kathy Creighton will read firsthand accounts of those who lived through the devastation
The BCHS is now operating on our summer hours schedule. We are open Tuesday - Friday 10-3:00 and Saturday 9-2:00.
Join us for our Winter Lecture Series via Zoom Meetings. To register please call (513-896-9930) or email (info.bchistoricalsociety.com). Links will be emailed out the day prior to the lecture date. Topics will be as follows: January 28th: "Spanish Influenza in Butler County" February 25th: "George W. White, Butler County Portrait Painter" March 25th: "Groundhogs, April