ROSS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Ross County Historical Society was founded in 1896 to commemorate the centennial of the founding of Chillicothe Ohio and to preserve and promote the study of the history of the city, Ross County, and the surrounding region. One hundred and twenty-five years later, the Society's mission remains largely the same. The RCHS conducts educational programs for people of all ages, saves and preserves for posterity historical artifacts and documents, and operates three museums and a research library. All are open to the public... The Ross County Historical Society exists to ensure that the people of Ross County are ever mindful of the significance of the history of the area in which they live and are aware of how the past affects their lives today and in the future. Toward that end, we identify, collect, and preserve the tangible evidence of the history of Chillicothe and Ross County, and we use that evidence to foster an understanding of the past through programs that inspire, stimulate,..

Primary location: Chillicothe United States