Richland County, Ohio Chapter, OGS

10/14/2026

The Richland County Genealogical Society will hold their meeting Saturday, Oct. 17 at the OGS Library. The speaker is Tom Neel speaking on "Using Maps in Genealogy." There will also be an election of 2027 officers. Everyone is welcome to attend, free of charge.

10/02/2026

We know this building at the corner of Church and Grange as the RC Museum; however its original purpose was the Lexington district school building, serving from 1850 to 1894 when the Old Red Brick was opened. My grand mother and her McIntire family attended there (Im old). It was later taken over by the Farmers Grange and became known as the Grange Hall. The Boy Scouts also used it until they got their facility down by the Park. When I grew up on Grange St, it got into very bad shape and I used to think of it as kind of spooky being unpainted, and dark at night. Im personally very happy that this historic building was saved and with the Old Red Brick gone, it makes this building even more important to the history of the town.

PS Im looking for an old picture.

09/23/2026

Dear Members,

Our program this Saturday September 26 will be at the Shelby Ohio Museum. Those who want to carpool please meet at the OGS parking lot and we will be leaving at 1:15 p.m.

The museum is located at 23 E. Main Street Shelby Ohio (behind the utility building). We are meeting there from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Kathleen Anderson, Secretary

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09/13/2026

It's time again for our Chapter Work Day. Thank you to all of you that live close enough to the OGS Library that have joined us on these Work Days!

We are making progress towards completion of the Newspaper Photo collection and as always, progress on Richland Court files as they come to us.

Hope you can join us Thursday, September 17th at the OGS Library, anytime between 10 and 4pm.

PS Remember our RCGS program has been moved to Saturday, September 26th at the Shelby Museum of History. More information to follow.

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08/23/2026

The RCGS September meeting date has been changed to Saturday, Sept. 26, 2 - 4 pm. We'll meet in the OGS parking lot at 1:30 for those who wish to carpool.

The address of the museum is 23 E. Main, Shelby, OH 44875 (behind the utility building).

Let me know if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Kathleen Anderson, Secretary

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08/19/2026

It's time again for our Chapter Work Day. Thank you to all of you that live close enough to the OGS Library that have joined us on these Work Days!

We are making progress towards completion of the Newspaper Photo collection and as always, progress on Richland Court files as they come to us.

Hope you can join us Thursday, August 20th at the OGS Library, anytime between 10 and 4pm.

You might also want to check out the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit while you are here.

08/19/2026

Just a reminder that The Richland County Genealogical Society's Lineage Potluck with a beautiful cake will be held at OGS, Saturday August 22, 2026, from 12 to 2. Following the potluck Traci McQuillen will present Revolutionary War Era Clothing Styles.

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

08/14/2026

The America 250 Traveling Exhibit will be free at the Ohio Genealogical Society from August 18 to August 22 and August 25 to 28, 10-4. This exhibit is sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the American Battlefield Trust. There are twelve informative 6X3 color posters and talking kiosks depicting various topics and persons from the American Revolution. This exhibit has appeared at many prestigious locations such as state capitols.

From 2 to 3 pm each day, a program will be presented by the Richland County Genealogical Society or DAR. Come hear an exciting program and visit this unique exhibit celebrating America's heritage!

Aug 18 - What Did Colonists and Soldiers Wear During the Revolutionary War?

Aug. 19 - Postcards of Richland County

Aug. 20 - Beginning Genealogy

Aug. 21 - Accoutrements and Clothing of the Early War Militia - Jack Johnson

Aug. 22 - Mansfield Blockhouse Reconstruction

Aug 25 - Artificial Intelligence and Genealogy

Aug. 26 - Climbing the Family Tree

Aug. 27 - Dreams of Revolution in Philadelphia 1777-1778

Aug 28 - Richland County History