Historical Society
TRIP BACK IN TIME: Various lodging options in 1800s Dalton
By VICKIE MENGES When dirt roads and streets were the only kind known and it took travelers a longer time to travel, hotels with stables to accommodate horses were of great importance. Dalton has had its share of this type of property over the years. To name a few: The Cozy Inn, The Woodland Inn,…
Read MoreSonnenberg Homecoming features musical, organ festival, more buildings
ARCHIVE PHOTOS BY ANNA McCUNE | DGKN The Gerber/Nussbaum barn, the summer house, the Moser building and a bird’s eye view of Sonnenberg Village from the Gerber Barn. Visitors to Sonnenberg Village Aug. 12 will have an opportunity to tour buildings, enjoy music, watch a vintage baseball game and more during the annual Sonnenberg…
Read MoreSonnenberg Children’s Theatre takes ‘Recess’
Need to know What: Sonnenberg Children’s Theatre presents “Recess!” When: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 10 and 11 Where: Sonnenberg Village, 13497 Hackett Road, Apple Creek (just outside of Kidron near Central Christian School) Tickets: Tickets are $5. Ages 5 and younger are free. Call 330-466-7439 for preferred seating reservations or purchase at the…
Read MoreTRIP BACK IN TIME: A fun history lesson about Dalton area schools
PHOTO PROVIDED BY VICKIE MENGES Built in 1924, this former high school building became Dalton Junior High in 1966. It was torn down after the new DEMS opened in 2014. SUBMITTED BY VICKIE MENGES School is out for summer, but here is a quick fun history lesson about Dalton and other local schools. The first…
Read MoreTOKEN IN TIME: Dalton merchant issued two tokens in early 1900s
Submitted by RAY LEISY President Wayne County Historical Society After the end of the Civil War, the Federal Government stopped the use of tokens as small change. Merchants had liked to use tokens as change because they had to be spent only with the merchant who had issued them. Also, advertising on the tokens was…
Read MoreDalton Historical Society looks for homes for two unique items
PHOTOS PROVIDED By VICKIE MENGES President of Dalton Community Historical Society The Dalton Community Historical Society is sorting through items and the organization has decided to sell or give away for a donation two unique items they hope can find a good home. The first item is a replica of the historical society building. The…
Read More4H-ers spruce up, give back
Dalton-Kidron Big 4 4-H member Rowan Myers, 9, and his mom, Nicole Myers, join dozens of other 4-H members and family members to spruce up around the Dalton Community Historical Society property. Elena and Marita Strasbaugh, along with their sister, Aubrey, are fifth generation 4-Hers. Their grandparents, Laurel and Larry Strasbaugh, lead the organization and…
Read MoreHead to Orrville for National Train Day
PHOTO PROVIDED BY ORHS A young rider enjoys the sights from a recent train ride in Orrville. The Orrville Railroad Heritage Society celebrates National Train Day May 13 with activities at both locations. Submitted by Anna M. Davidson, ORHS Board Chairman Enjoy railroading fun May 13 with the Orrville Railroad Heritage Society as the…
Read MoreTOKEN OF TIME: Piece of past recalls story of family known for pool room, gardens
By RAY LEISY President of Wayne County Historical Society, project manager at Sonnenberg Village During the Civil War small coinage was in short supply, so some merchants in Wayne County had small metal tokens made to circulate as change. It was illegal to do so, but the government did not raise the issue since the…
Read MoreKidron festival can’t be beet – pun intended
Need to know What: 14th annual Kidron Beet Festival When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Where: 13497 Hackett Road, just outside of Kidron, at Sonnenberg Village Cost: The festival is free but visitors can bring some cash for ice cream and food and to make a donation to Sonnenberg Village and the…
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