by Diana Steck | Aug 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
YOU’RE INVITED….to learn about head stone cleaning! Send a request to join the Elizabeth Township Historical Society of Ohio—Cemetery Preservation Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/636849014228841/ The information is free, but we would also LOVE to have...
by Diana Steck | Aug 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
The word “cemetery” has its origins in the Greek word for “sleeping place”, and is land meant for burial. Rural cemeteries were modeled after the Pere-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, and the first rural or garden cemetery located in the United States was Mount Auburn in...
by Diana Steck | Jul 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
The 75th Young Reunion was held on July 10, 2022.Thanks to everyone who came and a special thanks to the Myers Family for making sure Paul Myers (pictured below) got to the reunion. Paul is a member of the greatest generation and a WW II veteran so we were blessed to...
by Diana Steck | Jul 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
The rain didn’t let up Sunday, July 17, 2022, but neither did the Betsy Bearcat spirit. We still had hotdogs and ice cream and visited with friends and neighbors at our ice cream social. What was going to be a softball tournament turned into a few rousing games...
by etownhistdev | Apr 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Upcoming Event: The 2nd Annual Betsy Bearcat Classic Softball Tournament and Ice Cream Social sponsored by Elizabeth Township Historical Society Sunday July 17, 2022 from 1:00-? Come join the fun as a participant or spectator and enjoy the games, food and...
by etownhistdev | Apr 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
The ETHS Genealogy Night, held at Elizabeth Township Community Center, was enjoyable and very informative. Participants were given an overview on the wonderful resources the Troy Local History Library has to offer in researching family history, as well as learning...
