Carlisle Area Historical Society - Ohio

05/28/2026

Get your t-shirt for the winner of the Northwest Warren County 250 contest.

Online ordering for Northwest Warren County Celebrates America-250 Fundraiser 2026 ends on Mon, Jun 15, 2026 (11:59 PM EDT)

05/27/2026

As we approach the America 250 celebration, the theme of Arts, Culture, and Literature, which commences in May, holds particular relevance to this notable artwork in the Carlisle Area Historical Society's collection, a piece I especially admire. Created by Micah Parker, I am seeking information regarding the artist to further enhance my understanding and curatorial notes. Any insights or knowledge regarding Micah Parker's work would be greatly appreciated, enabling me to provide a more comprehensive curation of this piece. KN

05/25/2026

Join Andrew Sawyer, Education Outreach Specialist at the Myaamia Center at Miami University as he presents “myaamionki: The Place of the Miamis” on Friday, June 19 from 3-5 p.m. He will be discussing the history of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, their relationship with Miami University and their historic homelands, and the sovereign Miami Tribe today. This program is presented in collaboration with the Franklin Area Historical Society, Franklin, OH and the Carlisle Area Historical Society - Ohio in celebration of America 250.

Ages 16 and up, registration required. Call the library at (937) 746-2665 or stop by the front desk to sign up today!

05/25/2026

Christy Garrett found this in the 1953 yearbook. As you can see, this is Park Drive. Mount's Grocery appears to be Dot's Food. To the left is Richard and Ethel Vanderveer's home, and next to their home is the Carlisle Area Historical Society, which Richard Vanderveer dedicated in memory of his wife. Let us never forget the true meaning behind Memorial Day 🇺🇸.

05/24/2026

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸DECORATION CONTEST!! JOIN US!

05/23/2026

In conjunction with America 250 in Ohio, we were tasked with registering Revolutionary War patriots. Four individuals are interred at the New Jersey Presbyterian Church in Carlisle, Ohio: Hendrick Lane, Joseph Vannote, Joseph Vanderveer, and George Lane. Accordingly, an America 250 flag was placed at each of their graves. 🇺🇸 KN

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

Love when the 3rd graders visit!

05/22/2026

The May theme for America 250 is Arts, Culture, and Literature. We are pleased to feature a local author who has written several remarkable books. Thank you, Tom, for allowing me to do this video and sharing your work. You are amazing.