Cheviot Historical Society

05/25/2026

Parade and ceremony today.

05/25/2026

Cheviot Memorial Day Parade Today @ 11am. Bridgetown Rd. (starts at Bridgetown Cemetery) to Glenmore Ave. Ceremony afterwards Cheviot Eagles second floor 3807 Glenmore Ave. ❤️ our Veterans.

05/24/2026

Parade tomorrow starts at 11am. Eagles members setting up the hall for the ceremony Following the parade.

05/21/2026

As Memorial Day approaches, we are called to pause, reflect, and pay our highest respects to the brave men and women who laid down their lives in service to our country. To ensure their ultimate sacrifices are never forgotten, VFW Post 10380, The city of Cheviot, Cheviot Eagles and the Cheviot Historical Society invites you, your family, and your neighbors to join us for our annual Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026.
This year’s parade will officially step off at 11:00 AM from Bridgetown Cemetery. The procession will travel down Bridgetown Road, onto Harrison Avenue, and proceed to Glenmore Avenue. We encourage community participation at every level. You are fully welcome to line the streets to wave the American Flag, join on foot, or have your children ride along on their bicycles. Please bring your American flags, stand proud with your families, and show our remaining veterans the deep gratitude.
The parade will end at Glenmore Avenue with a time-honored military tribute, featuring a traditional 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps to honor our fallen brothers and sisters in arms.
Following this street-side tribute, all participants, spectators, and guests are invited to gather for a ceremony at The Eagles 11:45 am located at 3807 Glenmore Avenue. Drinks and refreshments will be provided by The Eagles. During this gathering, the Cheviot Historical Society will present a special dedication to honor and remember the 27 local men from our community who were killed in action during World War II (Names on two plaques Cheviot Memorial Building).
We ❤️ Our Veterans.

05/17/2026

The Cheviot Historical Society, in partnership with Cheviot History, has always been dedicated to preserving the rich history of Cheviot. To date, we have published two books on Cheviot’s past, as well as a community coloring book.
Our next project, a new book focusing entirely on the 11 mayors who have served the Village and City of Cheviot.
Did you know?
Mayors Gingerich and Bennett are the only two mayors who were actually born in Cheviot.
Mayor Hay holds the unique distinction of serving as both the Mayor of the Village of Cheviot and the Mayor of the City of Cheviot.
Mayor Gingerich was our longest-serving mayor, leading our community for 26 years. He is also one of two mayors who passed away while in office, alongside Mayor Von Holle.
Two of our mayors were practicing lawyers, Mayor Wesselman and Mayor Laumann.
Mayors Fischer and Wesselman both resigned during their terms, while Mayor Schottelkotte, our first mayor born after 1900, was actually never elected to the position!
Mayors Hay and Bennett, being the only two mayors to lose a re-election campaign.
Do you have a personal memory, an old family story, a unique story or photos about any of our past mayors? If so, please share it with us! Your contribution might just find a home in the pages of the upcoming Mayors of Cheviot book.
We do not have an official release date just yet, we are working to bring this project to life.

05/15/2026

CHS meeting for tomorrow (Saturday) cancelled we’ll be at the Cheviot Market. Rain permitting.

Send a message to learn more

05/09/2026

The first Cheviot Market of the season.

When: Next Saturday.

Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Must-Visit, The Cheviot Historical Society booth.

The Historical Society isn't just looking for "official" records, we’re are looking for-

Old photos of Cheviot.

Memories of long-lost local shops.

Family stories passed down through generations.

If you have any old photos or memorabilia, consider bringing them along! Even if you aren't ready to part with them, we love a good "show and tell." Books, shirts, key chains and hats for sale support your local historical society.

It’s going to be a great day to support local vendors and reconnect with the neighborhood’s past. See you there!

For more info go to the Cheviot Market FB page or website.

- CHS

05/09/2026

On behalf of the City of Cheviot and local organizations, we invite you to join us for a day of remembrance, reflection, and community pride.
The Memorial Day parade serves as we honor our men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in our armed forces.
The parade will officially begin at 11:00 AM at the Bridgetown Cemetery. The route will travel East on Bridgetown Road, eventually concluding at Glenmore Avenue at Pioneer Park.
We encourage you to participate in whatever way feels most meaningful to you, Carry an American flag and march in the parade with our veterans, Line the sidewalks of Bridgetown Road & Harrison Ave. to honor those passing by.
Upon arriving at Pioneer Park, the Green Township VFW Post 10380 will lead a formal ceremony of honor. This solemn tribute will include the traditional playing of Taps and a 21-gun salute to recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by our fallen heroes.
Following the parade, the Cheviot Eagles will host a commemorative luncheon. This year’s ceremony we will be honoring the 27 men from our community killed in World War II (Names on the two plaques Cheviot Memorial Fieldhouse Building) We are privileged to welcome some of the family descendants of these brave individuals as we ensure their names and legacies are never forgotten.
This event is made possible through the dedicated efforts of the City of Cheviot, The Green Township VFW Post 10380, The Cheviot Eagles, and the Cheviot Historical Society.
Please come out, bring your families, and help us show that the spirit of service is alive and well in Cheviot. We look forward to seeing you there.
- Chief Klein, Chris Berger and Matt Moning.

05/03/2026

NEED YOUR HELP!

Seeking Descendants of Cheviot’s WWII Fallen Heroes
The Cheviot Historical Society, in partnership with the City of Cheviot, Green Township VFW Post 10380, and the Cheviot Eagles, is reaching out to the community for help.
As we prepare for our Memorial Day observances, we are searching for the descendants and relatives of the 27 brave men listed on the Cheviot Memorial Building plaque who gave their lives during World War II. It is our goal to ensure their families are recognized and present during a special tribute to their sacrifice.
Event Schedule: Memorial Day
The Parade: Starts at 11:00 AM Bridgetown Cemetery, follows Bridgetown Rd. to Harrison Ave., and concludes at Glenmore Ave. with a 21-gun salute.
The Ceremony & Luncheon: Hosted by the Cheviot Eagles starting at 11:45 AM. The public is invited to attend.
Are You Related to One of These Heroes?
If you are a descendant or relative of any of the following servicemen, please contact us so we may include you in our remembrance:

George Alley, William Anahu, Earl Asimus, Clifford Ballhaus, Wesley Boggs, Lawrence Carney, Jr., Lee DehmerGeorge Dell, Earl Handy, Erwin Hincy, Lawrence Holtzmeister, Thomas Kristin
Fred Lampe, Robert L. Lang, Robert Lang, Charles Mayes, Arthur Mode, Albert Murmum, Jack Norris, Louis Pfaff, Charles Schneider, Richard Silber, James Sizemore, Robert Stefan,
Joe Stoffel, Robert Traut and Raymond Volz.

If you have information or family ties to these names, please email [email protected].

We thank you for your assistance in helping the City of Cheviot honor its Gold Star families.
- Chief Klein & Chris Berger.