Sally Sampson of the Deerfield Historical  Society gave a presentation to the Atwater Historical Society. She talked about her trip to the Dominican Republic with the Caribbean Health Assistance Rehabilitation and Management (CHARM).   The mission trip was to assist at an orphanage and make repairs  to school buildings.  Children from an orphanage in Santiago got to play instruments brought by Mrs. Sampson.  The instruments were than left there for them to use .  Also they did medical check ups for the children.  It was a very informative presentation with a full house. For information call 330-947-3589

The Atwater Historical Society will again be sponsoring the annual Atwater Flea Market, Saturday June 9th At the Atwater Town Hall. From 9AM to 3PM, Outside Space is $10, Bring your own table,Inside Space is $20 including Table. No food venders Please. For reservations or information call 330-947-3589 or check our web site at atwaterhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com/

The Atwater Historical Society will hold it’s Wednesday, April 25th   meeting  at 7:30 PM at the Society’s Museum, located at 1219 State Route 183, next to the Town Hall.

Our Guest speaker will be Mrs. Sally Sampson of the Deerfield, Ohio, Historical Society.

Her presentation will be about her recent trip to the Dominican Republic to assist at a orphanage and make repairs to school buildings. The program is free and open to the public.

This years Memberships are due.

    This will be a open ”bring a friend night”.  So invite a friend to come with you.  There will be questions and stories about Atwater and the local area. Bring your old photos and area artifacts.  Free refreshments and snacks will be available.

For information call 330-947-3589 or atwaterhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com/

 The Atwater Historical Society will hold it’s Wednesday, January 25th  meeting  at 7:30 PM at the Society’s Museum, located at 1219 State Route 183, next to the Town Hall.

Mr. Wayne Enders from the Portage County Historical Society will be giving a Drama presentation  about James A. Garfield, 1881 U.S.President and former Portage county Congressman.

The program is free and open to the public

    This will be a open ”bring a friend night”.  So invite a friend to come with you.  There will be questions and stories about Atwater and the local area. Bring your old photos and area artifacts.  Free refreshments and snacks will be available.

Historical Marker to be dedicated 2012 in Atwater

 

Ron Stanfield, President, Atwater Historical Society, Tina Mann, Webmaster.

The Atwater Historical Society with the assistance of a grant through the Ohio Historical Society has purchased a historical marker for the Atwater Coal Company Mine Disaster that occurred on July 3 1872.  This event qualified for the  14th  Historical Marker  in Portage County because it was the first Mine fire with more than 5 fatalities (In Ohio)  and Ohio was the second state to pass mining laws.  Stop by the sign location, at the entrance into the  Atwater cemetery that leads back to the graves of the 9 men and a 9 year old boy  on State Route 183 to read it’s story.    For more information contact Ron Stanfield at 330-947-3589 or Tina Mann at 330-947-6058 or http://atwaterhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com/

The Atwater Historical Society’s December meeting will be a community Pot Luck supper.(See attachment for more details)Everyone is welcome, just bring your favorite dish to share. For more information call 330-947-3580

 

The Atwater Historical Society will hold it’s Wednesday, October 26th  meeting  at 7:30 PM at the Society’s Museum, located at 1219 State Route 183, next to the Town Hall. The Society has purchased an Ohio Historical Marker through the Ohio Historical Society. It has been delivered and plans are in progress to have it installed at the Atwater Cemetery next to State Route 183. It  commemorates the death of nine men and a nine year boy in a coal mine accident at the Atwater Coal Mine  Company in 1872.  This Mine Tragedy will be discussed at our meeting     This will be an open ”bring a friend night”, so invite a friend to come with you.  There will be questions and stories about Atwater and the local area. Bring your old photos and area artifacts.  Free refreshments and snacks will be available. For information call 330-947-3589

The Atwater Historical Society will hold it’s Wednesday  September 28th meeting  at 7:30 PM at the Society’s Museum, located at 1219 State Route 183 next to the Town Hall.

This will be a “bring a friend night”.  So invite a friend to come with you.  There will be stories about Atwater and the local area. Bring your old photos and area artifacts.  Free refreshments and snacks will be available.

 We are having our Membership Drive. Any new member who purchases a $10 Membership will receive a free Atwater sweatshirt. (A $20 Value) after attending three meetings.”While Quantities are available”.

The Atwater Historical Society is in search for a 1967 Spartans year book or any old memorabilia for  the     Spartans. Please contact President Ron Stanfield if you can assist us with our search at 330-947-3589.

Thank You!

Yes, it’s that time of year once again.  The time to come out and visit the Portage County Randolph Fair’s 153 Birthday.  Have fun and enjoy your visit!