Highland County Historical Society

08/18/2026

Have you ever visited out HALL OF FAME website? Just click here to have a look:

07/29/2026

📸 Check out these amazing photos from Highland County's America 250 Celebration Historical Character Presentation taken by Shelby Leigh Photography!

🥵 It sure was a hot day and we truly appreciate the dedication of the speakers to wear period clothing, especially long-sleeves and all black!

The characters presented were, in no certain order:

⚾️ Hugh Fullerton, a well-known sports writer
⚖️ David Hayes, Founder of Hillsboro and served as Clerk of Courts
🍾 Eliza Jane Thompson (Mother Thompson), leader of the Women's Christian Temperance Union
🎖 Joseph Moler, a Revolutionary War soldier
✒️ Abigail Adams, influential woman of the Revolutionary period and future First Lady
🪦 Casper Wever Collins, served in the U.S. Army

07/28/2026

🏡 Highland County Historical Society Hall of Fame inductee Paul Turner: A life devoted to preserving a legacy

Read more at the link below:

Ladies and gentlemen, Paul Edward Turner’s story begins in 1931 in New Vienna, but his life’s work would become inseparably tied to a place just a few miles away — the historic Gist Settlement in Penn Township.

07/25/2026

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the friends and family of our lifetime member and former trustee, Leland Pennington.

View Leland Pennington's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

07/24/2026

The 3rd Quarter MUSEUM MUSES is now posted on our website!

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07/24/2026

07/23/2026

🐾 HCHS Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Rob Sharp, DVM: Hillsboro Veterinary Hospital ‘the best of the best’

Read more at the link below:

https://highlandcountypress.com/opinions/hchs-hall-fame-inductee-dr-rob-sharp-dvm-hillsboro-veterinary-hospital-best-best .tab=0

07/20/2026

Thank you to Music Makers Museum for recording and sharing one of the songs from the American Musical Productions performance for the Highland County's America 250 Celebration !

07/19/2026

🎶🇺🇸🎶 OH. My. Goodness! 🎶🇺🇸🎶

How wonderful was that performance by American Musical Productions?! The time and dedication that they had put into preparing for tonight definitely showed.

How many of the tunes did you recognize? There were certainly quite a few that had us tapping our feet along to the beat.

The musical selections came straight from the archives of the Hillsboro Military Band. We thought it was especially cool when it was said that our Hillsboro ancestors sat in that very location and listened to the exact same music.

Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the show! We are so happy that we were able to sponsor the performance for Highland County's America 250 Celebration.

07/18/2026

🔔 Let's get the celebration started!

Thank you to John W., Ben F., and Brad M. for ringing the bell in front of the Highland House Museum.

We must admit, we rang it for a little more than 25 seconds, but it's just so much fun! 😉

Now we're off to join in on the festivities with the Highland County's America 250 Celebration. Don't forget the Museum will be open today 1 to 6 pm and the American Musical Productions 1907 Hillsboro Military Band performance at 7 pm uptown!