Bicentennial Events
To celebrate the Bicentennial of Shelby County Ohio, the Shelby County Historical Society has prepared a series of interesting presentations tracing the history and significance of the county and its citizens.
Sponsored by Steve and Peggy Baker
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Presenter Bobbie Malone will cover her lifelong interest in author Lois Lenski and her work; the significance of her Anna Years, her career challenges & highlights; and the evolution of Malone’s own work in directions that reading Lenski’s books may have unconsciously inspired.
Bobbie will be accompanied by her husband, Bill Malone, who is a prominent historian of country music and host of a weekly radio program, “Back to the Country.” He is co-author of the definitive history of country music, “Country Music,” now celebrating it 50th anniversary in print in a completely revised edition
To celebrate the Bicentennial of Shelby County Ohio, the Shelby County Historical Society has prepared a series of interesting presentations tracing the history and significance of the county and its citizens.
Sponsored by Steve and Peggy Baker
Presented by Scott Trostle.
To celebrate the Bicentennial of Shelby County Ohio, the Shelby County Historical Society has prepared a series of interesting presentations tracing the history and significance of the county and its citizens.
Sponsored by Steve and Peggy Baker
Presented by Rich Wallace.
To celebrate the Bicentennial of Shelby County Ohio, the Shelby County Historical Society has prepared a series of interesting presentations tracing the history and significance of the county and its citizens.
Sponsored by Steve and Peggy Baker
Family fun abounds at this annual community picnic. Great food, games for the kids, and live music make for a wonder day of family friendly entertainment. While there, be sure to try the chicken dinners. They’re terrific!!
This exhibit will display Shelby County family quilts 50 years of age and older.
Those interested in exhibiting are encouraged to contact Sharon at the Shelby County Historical Society, (937) 498-1653 prior to March 1, 2019.
Admission is FREE.
CLICK HERE to download an Exhibitors Form if you would like to show your quilt at this exhibit.
Sponsored by Emerson Wagner Realty Co. Inc., Steve and Rosemary Knouff, Roy & Carol Morelock, Purpose Driven Motors, and the Shelby County Republican Party.
Most People Opening Drink Cans Simultaneously
Shelby County students will be joined by others from the Shelby County community in an attempt to break the world record for opening a drink can simultaneously. The current record established in Japan was set in 2018 when, all at one time, 1,204 people opened a soft drink can.
Securing this record is significant to Shelby County Ohio where the process for mass-producing pop-top drink cans originated at the Stolle Corporation in Sidney. Guinness World Records officials will be on hand to validate the attempt.
Planning is underway. Be sure to check back here for more details as available.
Sponsored by Stolle Machinery
To kick off the fall and Christmas shopping season, the Bicentennial MarketPlace will offer a variety of unique items for shoppers. Antiques, vintage clothing, furniture, glassware, Shelby County collectibles, homemade items such as soaps, candles, crafts, and woodcarvings will be on display and available for purchase. An antique tractor display will accompany the market. Guests will enjoy live music and refreshments while they browse. Informal appraisals of coins, jewelry, pottery, glassware and fine china will be available as well.
Free Admission from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE to download a Vendor Form if you would like booth space at the Bicentennial MarketPlace.
Sponsored by Douglas Millhoff and Greg and Priscilla Wilt.
To commemorate the 200 year anniversary of Shelby County, a tree will be planted at every county school in 2019. In the year 2020, a tree will be planted at every Sidney school commemorate its 200 year anniversary. Red Oak trees will be planted in Shelby County. White Oak trees will be planted in Sidney. Oak trees were selected for their stately stature, brilliant fall color, and the tremendous value they offer wildlife when mature.
Admission is Free
This activity is being sponsored by AW Golf.
Drive it yourself tour of county churches. Open house style visits. Tour booklet for all Shelby County churches will be available including a list of “ghost churches”, those no longer in existence.
Admission is Free
Click below for map of participating churches
Church Tour sponsored by Richard and Kathleen Eshleman
Church Directory sponsored by Steve and Peggy Baker
