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To accommodate everyone we have made this a two day event. Join us for an afternoon of delightful food and drink. We will be joined by a living history character for entertainment.

Tickets are required. Members $20 Non-Members $22

Tickets are available at the Ross Historical Center Call 937-498-1653 or stop by.

This Cruise In is to honor Anthony McLain, a Sidney Firefighter. Gates will open at 10:00 am for registration.

We welcome all makes and years of cars and motorcycles. There is no entry fee for vehicles. Come and enjoy the cars, food and vintage car rides!

This event is free and open to the public.

This open-air concert will feature the Wright Patterson Air Force Band of Flight Rock Band on the lawn of the Shelby County Courthouse. The Band of Flight Rock Band is a 7-member ensemble that provides top-notch, high-energy entertainment for the whole family. This exciting rock band with a full horn section demonstrates the hallmarks of quality, innovation and entertainment. Gather the family and bring your lawn chairs for this sure to be enjoyable performance.

Ice Cream and Cake at: 5:30

Remarks from County Commissioners at: 6:45

Band starts at: 7:00

Admission is Free.

Sponsored by the Great Miami Riverway

Hardin was the first County Seat in Shelby County and held that distinction from 1819-1820. The local Courts and Sheriff’s office were empowered at that time and a post office was created in 1820. In celebration of Shelby County’s Bicentennial, the Shelby County Commissioners will describe events that were included in the formation of the County and the Sheriff’s office will lead an activity as well representing their historical presence in the County. The day will also offer live music by local performers and a Classic Car Cruise-In at nearby Purpose Driven Motors.

Musical entertainment includes the Hardin-Houston Local Elementary School Choir at 11:00 a.m. followed at noon by the Sidney based musical quartet known as Stratford Strings. Stratford Strings will be followed at 1:00 p.m. by the Irish Strings from Sidney and then, at 2:00 p.m., the St. John’s Bells from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sidney will perform. At 3:00 p.m., attendees will be entertained by Stephanie and Jonathan Hale. The final musical performance will be provided by well-known performer Timmy G who will take the stage at 4:00 p.m. and round out the entertainment portion of the day.

Concurrent with this event, the Shelby County Historical Society has organized a antique quilt exhibit at the Hardin Methodist Church and is collaborating with the Gateway Arts Council to host an art show themed “Shelby County” featuring the work from Shelby County area students and adults. Video presentations including Gateway Arts Council’s Images From the Land and Moving A Nation will also be on display.

Sponsored by Emerson Wagner Realty Co. Inc., Steve and Rosemary Knouff, Roy & Carol Morelock, Purpose Driven Motors, and the Shelby County Republican Party.

With the removal of Native Americans after 1830 from the area north of the Greenville Treaty Line, settlers rushed to claim the rich lands of northern Shelby County. Among these were the African American pioneers who established Rumley, a thriving farming community. From its founding in 1837 through the 1880s, Rumley served as a major stop for travelers on the post road northward and a haven for hundreds of African American citizens from the slave south. Although Rumley is gone, its influence continues. Dr. Roy E. Finkenbine from Anna, Ohio will lead this presentation. Dr. Finkenbine is Professor of History and department Co-Chair at University of Detroit Mercy and Director of the Black Abolitionist Archive.

Sponsored by Steve and Peggy Baker

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