AWTHS Open Hours are June 1, July 6, and August 3 from 9-noon. Research appointments are recommended but visitors are feel to browse the research library and tour the house. https://www.facebook.com/events/983809833373590/ Special open hours include: June 21 (Friday) from 12 noon-5pm. We will have a special military type display along with our 20th anniversary photos
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AWTHS Founders
In celebration of our 20th year anniversary and remembrance of our founders: See our display at Arcanum Public Library during May and special exhibits this summer at AWTHS during open hours which are June 1, 21, and 22. See FB event for times and details. Summer month dates include: July 6 and August 3. Take
AWTHS Research-Reference Library
After the formation and purchasing the building for the Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society at 123 West George in Arcanum, the early members began a web site for AWTHS. In 2008 Bill Gunder, historian and awths founder, began overseeing the web site. Soon after, the AWTHS newsletters were an addition to the on-line records section.
May Events
AWTHS Open Hours are Saturday, May 4 from 9-noon. Join us as we’ll be highlighting AWTHS 20th anniversary all year long with special remembrances at programs and through social media posts. May’s program is Thursday, May 9 at 7pm with presenter Kelli Bergheimer- writer, teacher, editor and international genealogical speaker on DNA and Genealogy. Kelli
AWTHS 20th Anniversary
This year, The Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society, Inc. will celebrate 20 years as a historical society. On Thursday, March 24, 2004 Arcanum residents William Gunder, David & JoAnne Hill, Fred & Carolyn Troutwine, Keith Furlong and Anita Short first met to organize an historical society, encompassing Arcanum and the surrounding area. On June 15,
April Events
Our April Open Hours will be held Saturday, April 20, from 2-4pm. This coincides with the Arcanum Alumni event scheduled for the evening. This is open to all alumni, guests, and the general public. We also invite Franklin-Monroe alumni as well. Please RSVP through the Alumni Association-AWTHS is not handling details or reservations. We are