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Objectives
 | Collect all available historical material and information associated with
Perry County. |
| Promote public interest and tourism through displays, newspaper and
magazine articles, lectures and tours. |
| Identify, mark, reconstruct and preserve buildings, sites, and trails of
significance in Perry County's history. |
| Establish a museum or museums on the County for exhibition of antiques and
other material and information |
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The Perry County Historical Society
depends on volunteers and donations to continue to provide
educational activities. If you would like to donate your time,
please contact John McGaughey at (740) 987-4862 or Lena Bowman at
740-246-5910. If you would like to
make a monetary donation, please click on the button below.
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House
The Society owns and operates the Perry County Historical Museum. It is
housed in a beautifully restored 1830's era brick building that lies within the
Somerset National Register Historic District. This building was purchased by the
society in 1980. The majority of items in the museum collection have been
donated by individuals in the local community. Of particular interest is our
display of Civil War memorabilia commemorating our local nativ3e son, General
Philip Sheridan.
Of particular excitement this year has been the discovery that the two story
hewn log tavern building, built in 1806 by Somerset's co-founder, Jacob Miller,
still exists after hiding anonymously under clap board siding for over a
century. The society was able to purchase the Jacob Miller Tavern this past
summer and have begun research and restoration.
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Membership
The Perry County Historical Society is a 100% volunteer organization with no paid employees.
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Student
Membership
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$5.00
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Individual
Membership
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$25.00
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Business
Membership
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$75.00
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Lifetime
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$200.00
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If you wish to pay by check, make your check payable to the Perry County Historical Society and mail to:
Perry County Historical Society
P.O. Box 746
Somerset, Ohio 43783-0746
Please be sure to include your name, mailing address and telephone number.
Become a member of the Perry County Historical Society. Join Today! |
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Contact Us
Telephone: John McGaughey (740) 987-4862 or Lena Bowman (740) 246-5910
Postal Address: PCHS, 105 South Columbus St., P.O. Box 746, Somerset, OH 43783-0746
Email: pchs@perrycountyohiohistory.org |
President/Trustee: John McGaughey
Vice President/Trustee: Lena Bowman
Treasurer/Trustee: Michael Flautt
Secretary/Trustee: Ann Bigelow
Trustee: Pam Grimm
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