Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society

Identifying the “unknowns” of Pearl Harbor

May 29, 2023June 26, 2023 Annette Stewart

As we ponder Memorial Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Those who did not come home. I came upon this article and post about needing help identifying those “unknowns” from Pearl Harbor. In fact one of them is Arcanum’s own: https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/News-Releases/PressReleaseArticleView/Article/2484032/uss-oklahoma-sailor-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-corzatt-b. And yes, he was identified and “came home”.

November Events

May 21, 2023October 30, 2023 Annette Stewart

November events include Open Hours November 4, a military evening program November 9 and our annual Christmas Bazaar November 24 and 25. We encourage our readers to follow our AWTHS Facebook page events for updates and details. November 4 Open Hours from 9am-noon. AWTHS is located 123 West George Street. Visitors can browse displays and

September Program

May 21, 2023August 14, 2023 Annette Stewart

September events include Open Hours September 2 from 9am-noon. Check out our military files and old Arcanum Times Newspapers. See our Reference Materials List on our website for a up to date list of what our library as to view as well as conduct research from. September 14 at 7pm at AWTHS, Annette Stewart, fellow

July AWTHS Events

May 21, 2023June 26, 2023 Annette Stewart

Flour Mill once in southern end of Arcanum The summer is the perfect time to explore your family history and tree or write about those family memories and stories. A great opportunity to research and find those details is during our open hours which is scheduled for July 1 from 9am-noon. Researchers are welcome to

May National Preservation Month

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 Annette Stewart

May is the time of the year when numerous historical societies, the government, and preservation groups join forces to promote the importance of preserving historical places. Many times, wealthy individuals who love art and culture, as well as businesses, join the preservation cause since a city that is rich in heritage is bound to benefit

Contacting AWTHS

April 28, 2023June 26, 2023 Annette Stewart

AWTHS is transitioning our email accounts. If you wish to contact AWTHS we are accessible the following ways: Emails: General is [email protected]. For Research or to reach Annette Stewart [email protected]. For all other inquires, including Farmers Market and Facility Rental, use the general [email protected]. You may contact us through FB Messenger. Open Hours are generally

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