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May 2015
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreJune 2015
The City of Grove City and the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society bring history to life in this fun, free and educational event. The hours are Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, June 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Families and history buffs alike will enjoy speaking with re-enactors
Find out moreThe City of Grove City and the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society bring history to life in this fun, free and educational event. The hours are Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, June 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Families and history buffs alike will enjoy speaking with re-enactors
Find out moreThe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreJuly 2015
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreAugust 2015
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreSeptember 2015
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreOctober 2015
The autumn harvest traditionally is an important time for farm communities - a time to gather together to reap the benefits of months of labor supporting crops and livestock and celebrate successes while preparing for winter. Old-Time Harvest Day gives today’s generation a look into the past. Demonstrations such as leather tooling, soap making, metal
Find out moreDecember 2015
Escape the hustle and bustle of the season and bring history to life with new holiday traditions. The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society and the City of Grove City invite you to celebrate an evening of old-style holiday fun at the Century Village Open House and Christmas Trolley Tour from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday,
Find out moreMay 2016
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreJune 2016
Celebrate the sesquicentennial of the incorporation of Grove City as a village in 1866 as history comes to life among the buildings of Century Village. Get a taste of everyday life in an emerging Ohio farm community in the late 1800s through hands-on experiences, building tours, interactions with re-enactors and demonstrations. The first 500 families
Find out moreCelebrate the sesquicentennial of the incorporation of Grove City as a village in 1866 as history comes to life among the buildings of Century Village. Get a taste of everyday life in an emerging Ohio farm community in the late 1800s through hands-on experiences, building tours, interactions with re-enactors and demonstrations. Step into the blacksmith
Find out moreThe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreJuly 2016
Find hidden treasures and shop for unique bargain items at the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society (SWFCHS) Community Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 9 at Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Discover antiques, collectibles, jewelry, crafts, home decor and general household items offered for sale and priced to move. Everything must go! Items
Find out moreThe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreAugust 2016
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreSeptember 2016
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreOctober 2016
The autumn harvest traditionally is an important time for farm communities - a time to gather together to reap the benefits of months of labor supporting crops and livestock and celebrate successes while preparing for winter. Old-Time Harvest Day gives today’s generation a look into the past. Demonstrations such as leather tooling, soap making, metal
Find out moreDecember 2016
The Grove City community is invited to celebrate a full day of holiday spirit at the Grove City Christmas Celebration, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 in historic Town Center. Activities are sponsored by the City of Grove City, the Grove City Town Center Inc., Grove City Museum and others. Don’t miss shopping,
Find out moreEscape the hustle and bustle of the season and bring history to life with new holiday traditions. The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society and the City of Grove City invite you to celebrate an evening of old-style holiday fun at the Century Village Open House and Christmas Trolley Tour from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday,
Find out moreJune 2017
Celebrate everyday life in an emerging Ohio farm community in the late 1800s through hands-on experiences, building tours, interactions with re-enactors and demonstrations. Step into the blacksmith shop to see an actual blacksmith demonstrate customary metal working techniques. Toss horseshoes, taste hardtack, use a washboard and bin to clean clothes, saw wood, and make rope and
Find out moreCelebrate everyday life in an emerging Ohio farm community in the late 1800s through hands-on experiences, building tours, interactions with re-enactors and demonstrations. Step into the blacksmith shop to see an actual blacksmith demonstrate customary metal working techniques. Toss horseshoes, taste hardtack, use a washboard and bin to clean clothes, saw wood, and make rope and
Find out moreJuly 2017
Find hidden treasures and shop for unique bargain items at the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society (SWFCHS) Community Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 8 at Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Discover antiques, collectibles, jewelry, crafts, home decor and general household items offered for sale and priced to move. Everything must go!
Find out moreOctober 2017
Celebrate the autumn traditions and fellowship of an agricultural community in mid-19th-century Ohio from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Old-Time Harvest Day at Century Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. For most of Ohio’s history, the fall harvest featured neighbors working together to reap the fruits of the growing season
Find out moreDecember 2017
The Grove City community is invited to celebrate a full day of holiday spirit at the Grove City Christmas Celebration, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2 in historic Town Center. Activities are sponsored by the City of Grove City, the Grove City Town Center Inc., Grove City Museum and others. Don’t miss shopping, visits
Find out moreExperience the sights of community history and holiday traditions. Celebrate an evening of old-style holiday fun on the Historic Christmas Tour from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9. Stop by Century Village, 4185 Orders Road; the Grant-Sawyer Home, 4126 Haughn Road; or the Grove City Museum, 3378 Park St., to enjoy a ride to
Find out moreMay 2018
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreJune 2018
Celebrate everyday life in an emerging Ohio farm community in the late 1800s through hands-on experiences, building tours, interactions with re-enactors and demonstrations. Step into the blacksmith shop to see an actual blacksmith demonstrate customary metal working techniques. Toss horseshoes, taste hardtack, use a washboard and bin to clean clothes, saw wood, and make rope and
Find out moreThe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreJuly 2018
Find hidden treasures and shop for unique bargain items at the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society (SWFCHS) Community Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 7 at Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. Discover antiques, collectibles, jewelry, crafts, home decor and general household items offered for sale and priced to move. Everything must go! Items
Find out moreThe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreAugust 2018
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreSeptember 2018
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreOctober 2018
Celebrate the autumn traditions and fellowship of an agricultural community in mid-19th-century Ohio from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Old-Time Harvest Day at Century Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. For most of Ohio’s history, the fall harvest featured neighbors working together to reap the fruits of the growing season
Find out moreDecember 2018
Experience the sights of community history and holiday traditions. Celebrate an afternoon of old-style holiday fun on the Christmas Open House & Bus Tour from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1. Stop by Century Village, 4185 Orders Road; the Grant-Sawyer Home, 4126 Haughn Road; or the Grove City Museum, 3378 Park St., to enjoy
Find out moreMay 2019
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreJune 2019
Celebrate everyday life in an emerging Ohio farm community in the late 1800s through hands-on experiences, building tours, interactions with re-enactors and demonstrations. Step into the blacksmith shop to see an actual blacksmith demonstrate customary metal working techniques. Toss horseshoes, taste hardtack, use a washboard and bin to clean clothes, saw wood, and make rope and
Find out moreThe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreJuly 2019
Old belongings find new life at the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society (SWFCHS) annual Community Yard Sale Fundraiser, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 20 at Century Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. The annual sale is a great source of funding for SWFCHS, enabling the organization to continue efforts to preserve
Find out moreThe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreAugust 2019
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreSeptember 2019
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreOctober 2019
Celebrate the autumn traditions and fellowship of an agricultural community in mid-19th-century Ohio from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Old-Time Harvest Day at Century Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. For most of Ohio’s history, the fall harvest featured neighbors working together to reap the fruits of the growing season
Find out moreMay 2020
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreJune 2020
Celebrate everyday life in an emerging Ohio farm community in the late 1800s through hands-on experiences, building tours, interactions with re-enactors and demonstrations, from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2020. Step into the blacksmith shop to see an actual blacksmith demonstrate customary metal working techniques. Toss horseshoes, taste hardtack, use a washboard and
Find out morehe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreJuly 2020
Old belongings find new life at the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society (SWFCHS) annual Community Yard Sale Fundraiser. The 202o event is canceled.
Find out moreThe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreAugust 2020
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreSeptember 2020
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the historic log house and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month, May through September. For more information or to schedule a visit to Century Village, contact Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081.
Find out moreOctober 2020
Celebrate the autumn traditions and fellowship of an agricultural community in mid-19th-century at the Old-Time Harvest Day at Century Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. For most of Ohio’s history, the fall harvest featured neighbors working together to reap the fruits of the growing season and prepare for the winter ahead. The Southwest Franklin
Find out moreThe City of Grove City Historical Commission will host a virtual meeting at 8:30 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Century Village, 4185 Orders Road, Grove City. If there is inclement weather, the meeting will be held virtually. Call +1-415-655-0003 to join the meeting using meeting number access code 172 886 3741 and meeting password J7crnevCF32.
Find out moreJune 2021
Historical Activities Bring Century Village to Life Enjoy a day of history and fun with the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society and the City of Grove City at the Heritage Celebration, noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 5 at Century Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. The Ohio Village Muffins celebrate 40 years of
Find out moreOctober 2021
Step back in time and enjoy fall traditions, music and community as it was in Ohio during the mid-1800s from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3, during the Old-Time Harvest Day at Century Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society and the City of Grove City provide an
Find out moreMay 2022
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the Orders Road Schoolhouse (original to the site) and relocated historic buildings including log cabins, traditional farm buildings, a blacksmith shop and the community’s original train depot, from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month,
Find out moreJune 2022
In 1850, the area of land now known as Grove City was part of an old-growth forest featuring the new Columbus and Harrisburg Turnpike cutting a path through the wilderness with scattered homes. Two years later, 15 acres were subdivided into parcels for a town by a group led by William Foster Breck. Now 170
Find out moreThe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the Orders Road Schoolhouse (original to the site) and relocated historic buildings including log cabins, traditional farm buildings, a blacksmith shop and the community’s original train depot, from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month,
Find out moreJuly 2022
Old belongings find new life at the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society (SWFCHS) annual Community Yard Sale Fundraiser, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 23 at Century Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. The annual sale is a great source of funding for SWFCHS, enabling the organization to continue efforts to preserve
Find out moreThe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the Orders Road Schoolhouse (original to the site) and relocated historic buildings including log cabins, traditional farm buildings, a blacksmith shop and the community’s original train depot, from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month,
Find out moreAugust 2022
The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the Orders Road Schoolhouse (original to the site) and relocated historic buildings including log cabins, traditional farm buildings, a blacksmith shop and the community’s original train depot, from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month,
Find out moreSeptember 2022
Grove City’s rich history comes to life with the 113th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company C, from the Civil War Encampment, part of Grove City’s participation in Ohio Open Doors, a program sponsored by the Ohio History Connection featuring daily events in participating communities throughout the state. The original company mustered in at Camp Chase Oct.
Find out moreThe Southwest Franklin County Historical Society welcomes groups and individuals to Century Village, 4185 Orders Road. Tour the Orders Road Schoolhouse (original to the site) and relocated historic buildings including log cabins, traditional farm buildings, a blacksmith shop and the community’s original train depot, from 2 to 4 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month,
Find out moreOctober 2022
Step back in time and enjoy fall traditions, music and community as it was in Ohio during the mid-1800s from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2, during the Old-Time Harvest Day at Century Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society and the City of Grove City provide an
Find out more