About the Society
Mission
Our Mission is to save our local heritage for future generations. We do this through exhibits at our museums, our special public education programs, and our activities with local students..
Our Story
The Cridersville Historical Society was established in 1987 when the Bowsher Family donated the fully restored Daniel and Catherine Bowsher Log Home on East Main Street. The society soon realized it needed more space to tell the many stories of Cridersville’s past. In 1990, it purchased the former EUB Church on W. Sugar Street. Over the years, it has been given many remarkable artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the stories of Cridersville’s history in our Timeline Gallery. .
What We Do
The Cridersville Historical Society works year-round to preserve local history while creating meaningful opportunities for the community to learn, gather, and connect through shared heritage. Operate the Cridersville Local History Museum, open to the public on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from April through October Preserve and display artifacts, photographs, and records related to local history, Maintain and interpret the Bowsher Log Home, Provide educational tours for local elementary students, Offer youth programming through the Young Historians Club, Host community events, including:Beef and Noodle Dinner, Soup Supper, Lori Bellman Quarter Auction, Fireman’s Jamboree open houses, Halloween at the Museum, Tree Lighting at the Bowsher Log Home, Christmas on Main Street, and Organize fundraisers to support preservation and educational efforts .
Leadership & Volunteers
Board / Officers
Greg Myers - President Lisa Lowry - Treasurer Melanie Klouchek - Secretary Frank Valenti - Trustee Jerry Dicus - Trustee Beverly Wood - Trustee Luann Everett - Trustee Shaun Wenrick - Trustee.
Committees / Volunteer Roles
To be added.