February 22, Noon, Washington’s Birthday Luncheon at the Clay Haus, Restaurant, Somerset, Ohio. The Perry County Historical Society joins the Rufus Putnam Chapter, Ohio Society, Sons of the American Revolution to celebrate George Washington’s Birthday. Keynote Speaker, Mr. Mike Kline, Ohio University, Zanesville. Please RSVP to The Clay Haus at 740-743-1326.

March 17, 7:00 p.m., How to Track your Ancestry. The Perry County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will be with us to give you research tips to help you find your ancestors, learn some genealogical resources, learn more about the genealogical society and ask questions. FREE to the public.

April 17, 1:00 p.m. "Life & Times" of Mariah Storts Allen, Ohio’s Last surviving DAR "Real Daughter" of the American Revolution. Guest Speaker Keith Kaufman, Mariah’s Great Grandson.

April 24, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Perry County Historical Society welcomes author William F. Drake to Somerset for a book signing on the Village Square. In the event of inclement weather the book signing will take place in the courthouse. Mr. Drake’s book is about the life and times of General Philip H. Sheridan entitled, Little Phil, The Story Of General Philip Henry Sheridan. In this book the author has tried to show not only the history, but also the little things in the General’s life that have been ignored by other writings. Anyone interested in Civil War or Perry County history will not want to miss this event.

May 21, 1:00 p.m. Join us as Master Gardeners share tips on gardening and landscaping. Each person in attendance will receive a free plant. Refreshments will be served.

July 16, 2:00 p.m. PAL-WOW Join us and several other Patriotic and Historical organization at the First Annual S.A.R. – D.A.R. – C.A.R.~ PAL WOW held at the Dawes Arboretum shelter house. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. Cost $2 per adult under 18 free. Attendees are encouraged to wear period attire. Click Here for additional information.

July 19 – 24 See you at the Perry County Fair.

October 29, 10:30 a.m. Rededication of the Sheridan Monument. Join the Perry County Historical Society and the Village of Somerset as they rededicate the 100 year-old heroic bronze equestrian statue of Civil War General Philip H. Sheridan on the village square. Click Here for additional information.

December 10, 1:30 p.m. Genealogy Workshop. The Rufus Putnam Chapter, Ohio Society - Sons of the American Revolution, will host a Genealogy Workshop at the John McIntyre Library - 220 North Fifth Street, Zanesville, Ohio. Meeting Room B. Mrs. Barbara Griffith, State Registrar of the Ohio Society - Daughters of the American Revolution, will present "Doing Your Geneology: Without Getting A Migraine"

Those interested in learning how to do their Genealogy, and learning ways to find / document their Ancestors, would be Welcome to Attend! This program is FREE to the Public. But, limited to the first 60 persons who make reservations.

Reservations can be made by calling the Library's Genealogy Dept. @ ( 740 ) 453 - 0391. Extension # 39 Monday thru Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.