The following is a list of upcoming Shelby County Historical Society events, programs and exhibits in 2008. In addition to these special events, we also have ongoing exhibits at the Ross Historical Center. For more detailed information contact the Ross Historical Center at 937-498-1653.
 

This event has been rescheduled from March 4, 2008 because of weather.

We have all heard the phrase, “America is a melting pot.” All of our ancestors came from other lands, melting together to form our great American experience.

But what is it like for people from other countries to join us during the 21^st century? Join us and find out! On March 4, 2008, at the Ross Historical Center at 7:30 p.m. the Shelby County Historical Society has invited Jaswinger, Sukhwinder and Harwinder Singh, Marco and Jill Ronechese, Victor Colon and Lam and Le Ho to share why and how they emmigrated to Sidney, Ohio.

This program is the first in a series of educational events that will be offered to the public in 2008.  The Society has received requests from the public asking that evening programs be offered to the community that co-incide with the educational exhibits being hosted by the Society.

The Singhs have traveled from India to find their new home in Sidney.  All three are students in the Sidney City Schools. The Roncheses are from South Africa.  They live in Sidney with their daughter, who attends Northwood Elementary.  Lam and Li Ho arrived here originally from Vietnam and now know Sidney as their home.  Their children have been outstanding students in the Sidney School system. Victor Colon, a Senior at Sidney High School, made the trip from Puerto Rico with his mother, sister and two brothers.

 Every family has a unique story to tell concerning why they chose to come to America. 

In conjunction with this program, every fifth grader in Shelby County toured the “Coming to America” exhibit.  They were given the opportunity to relive how their ancestors traveled from Europe to America.

Visit the Ross Historical Center on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. to learn how committed immigrants are still to ‘Coming to America.’
 

April 11 - Spring Fling Art Show and Sale

Old Man Winter is here now, but remember spring is just around the corner. That means the Spring Fling Art Show and Sale will soon be opening at the Ross Historical Center.  It is not too early to contact the Society office and reserve you tickets for the opening gala to be held on April 11 from 6-8 p.m.

Tickets will be $25.00 a person.

April 17, 2008 - Gen. Robt. E. Lee to visit Shelby County
(at Senior Center 7 p.m.)

You will not want to miss this one of a kind program. Richard Crozier will portray the great Confederate Civil War general in a living history presentation. Mr. Crozier is from the State of New York. You an learn more about him on the web at www.geocities.com/DickCrozier/.

Admission for the evening will be Adults $2.00   Seniors and Students $1.00
 

May 20, 2008 - Rock Your World !
(at the Ross Historical Center-7 p.m.)

Get ready to have this program “Rock Your World!” The Society will be opening a new exhibit featuring collections and hobbies of our community’s residents, appropriately titled, “Rock Your World!” What collectable or memorabilia item really excites you or rocks your world? Attend and find out ideas for your next hobby.
 

June 19, 2008 - A Twilight Tour of Graceland Cemetery IX
(at Graceland- 8 p.m.)

This event draws over two hundred listeners each year, as Linda DeVelvis and Rich Wallace lead the tour through historic Graceland. Linda and Rich will discuss the lives of those buried there, and the contributions they made to our rich history. The key events in our community will be recounted as you stroll through Sidney’s picturesque cemetery. This year’s walk will cover another section on the north side of the cemetery nearest C.R .25A.
 

September 18, 2008 – Shelby County’s Prisoners of War
(at Ross Historical Center- 7 p.m.)

Programs on World War II are always well attended, and this one promises to be no exception. Society president Rich Wallace and former POWs from our community will join us to share information on their capture and captivity. Wallace will also present information of our POWs from the Civil War and the Korean Conflict. This program will support the Society’s newest exhibit on World War II.
 

October 7, 2008 - Pioneer Story Telling 
(at Ross Historical Center 7 p.m.)

The Society’s yearly Pioneer Program at the county Fairgrounds for 4th graders in the city and county schools has always featured wonderful crafts people and historians from all over Ohio. Some of the best will be at the Ross Historical Center on October 7 to tell Pioneer tales and show you how you can write your. Featured will be Carol Wentz. She is a professional personal historian.