The opera house, that is – the one that sat on the top floors of the old Galion City Building, which was located where the current Municipal Building now stands.

The event was Galion’s annual civic performance of “The Drummer Boy, or the Battlefield of Shiloh,” also known as “The Drummer Boy, or the Last Charge at Shiloh,” a play written in either 1868 or 1870 (depending … Read the rest

1. Galion Chamber Celebrates 25 Years
2. Bank, Galion Middle School Celebrate 20 Years of Calculators

The Society unveiled its redesigned website some weeks ago, which continues to provide a consistently updated look at the organization, its properties, programming, and events. From information on renting Historic Grace Church for weddings and other functions, to narratives on the life of Bishop William Montgomery Brown, to a planned
”talk” page which will offer the opportunity to share stories and photos of the past, it’s a one-stop center for Galion history.

Earlier this month, the Society added a new feature – it’s own video page. The page resides on YouTube, the world’s largest online collection of videos, and is accessible either directly at: http://www.youtube.com/user/galionhistory, or by clicking on the … Read the rest

1. Health Department Launches Facebook Page
2. Historical Society Holds Annual Meeting
3. Post Photos & Video

How about taking a trip back through time?

You may have heard of the Lincoln Highway, the nation’s first cross-country highway which stretched from New York to San Francisco, including – from 1915 to 1921 – through Galion. Or even of the National Road, the first improved highway in the United States which also ran through Ohio, which was completed in the early 1830s.

Did you know, however, that an even earlier public road was constructed in Ohio, and that … Read the rest

1. State of Ohio Launches “3C is Me!”
2. Time for Some Time Traveling
3. Council Looks at Farmers Markets, Road Paving

Dr. Mansfield passed away this morning here in Galion. His health had been deteriorating for some time, and his family and friends have all known for months that the end was nearing. Still, in the last few weeks, the good doctor was able to experience a bit more of life than what had been expected at one point; he even traveled to the Virgin Islands to once more visit a place of relaxation and … Read the rest

1. Mansfield Scholarship Deadline Extended
2. Galion’s History is Published
3. Dr. Mansfield Scholarship Announced

This year’s event featured a “show and tell,” in which Society members shared stories about artifacts brought to the program from personal collections. Those included the following:

• Dan Brown talked about the history of American rifles, including a look at the venerable Ithaca Gun Works. This important gun manufacturer, which was located in Ithaca, New York, home of Cornell University which Brown attended, has now moved to Upper Sandusky.
• Mary Court shared stories relating to an ancestor, whose picture she shared with the membership. This woman’s family, despite living in Virginia, supported the Union at great cost – including the death of her father in the Union Army.
• Nadine Muth talked about the

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1. Historical Society Announces Concert, Clean-Up Day
2. Annual Meeting Held; Dr. Mansfield Honored
3. Historical Society Elects Officers

For the first time in 2012, the landmark Gill House will be open to the public for tours on the afternoon of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., visitors will be able to tour the house and listen to stories of local history, the remarkable family which built the house, and the unique architect that designed it.

It’s truly an American tale worthy of the History Channel – including ties to the venerable Chautauqua Institution in New York State and connections to the inventor Thomas A. Edison. The Gill House is also the only residential structure nationwide of noted architect Louis Kamper, … Read the rest

1. Gill House Revealed Coming on October 30
2. Galion Gets a Sweet Treat
3. Gill House Stabilization Project Nears Completion

That’s Company with a capital “C” – referring to Colonel Crawford’s Company, an intrepid group of locals who regularly provide exhibitions of solider and family life in the time of the famed military leader for whom our county is named.

Ten costumed reenactors welcomed visitors to the Community Room of the Galion Public Library on Saturday afternoon. They sat at tables with intriguing displays of various aspects of late 18th century life – including firearms and ammunition, sewing and toys, furs and pelts, and more.

One reenactor carefully detailed the medicinal beliefs and practices of the time, explaining to a student about the belief in regulating “humors” through treatments such as leeches and blistering. Another … Read the rest

1. The Evergreen Company Celebrates Open House, New Website
2. The Future Arrives at the Galion Public Library
3. Galion Facebook Page of the Day

When the eight costumed actors arrived at the Cemetery office at 1:00 p.m., rain continued to fall in spurts, causing them to dart in and out of the heated, dry facility. Then, just as they made their way to their respective positions shortly before 2:00 p.m., the misty rain stopped – leaving only the 43 degree temperature and gusting, 20 mile per hour winds.

Over 125 guests braved the chill to listen to eight excerpts of local history, each shared by an individual representing a Galionite of the past. Groups traveled on a circular path through the main portion … Read the rest

1. Getting Into Character
2. Historical Society Holds Annual Meeting
3. An Evening Walk Through Uptowne Galion

This Saturday brings the second monthly episode of the Galion CA$H MOB. The fun begins at the gazebo on Park Square – and squarely at noon. Click here for our most recent story on the local cash mobbing experience.

The Taylor Road composting area will be open on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m..

Also on Saturday, the Morrow County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit will be on display at a program for K-6 students at the Galion Public Library. For more information and registration, call the library at 419.468.3203.

Sunday brings the very first Fairview Cemetery History Walk sponsored by the Galion Historical Society and the Fairview Cemetery Association. … Read the rest

1. Reminders for This Week
2. The Great Weekend Galion History Quiz
3. Getting Into Character

A secret skylit atrium with balconies. A former mill building. A traditional lodge hall with a cavernous meeting room lined with detailed trimwork, carved plaster eagles, and a stage. A former mortuary building with interior spaces sure to tempt the ghost hunter.

Find out during a unique type of tour, one which may appeal to a good number of Galionites.

On May 5, the second installment of a singular experience is taking place along the streets of downtown Mansfield. Known as the “Forbidden City Tour,” the event will showcase the interior of several properties which are have not been seen by the public in many years — and in some cases, several decades.

The Forbidden City Tour is co-sponsored by Downtown Mansfield, Inc. and Preservation … Read the rest

1. Fairview Cemetery Tour Set
2. City Council Has “Routine” Meeting
3. Mansfield Property Conference to Include Galion Speaker