Preble County Historical Society and Nature Reserve

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Non-profit organization dedicated to preserve and promote the knowledge of Preble County history.

The Preble County Historical Society is a non-profit corporation organized in 1971 with the mission to promote knowledge of Preble County and to collect, preserve, display, and maintain materials and objects of all types which have historical interest and significance to Preble County. The Preble County Historical Society is located at the intersection of three state routes (503, 122, and 725) in southeast Preble County. The Center is a 255-acre farmstead established in 1974 when Sara Swartsel conveyed her property to the Society. The property includes the following resources:

• 108 tillable acres leased for farming operations
• 11 acres of museum grounds, including a 19th century farmstead, an 1813 log house, Exhibit Hall building, an 1855 smokehouse and over six miles of hiking trails

10/11/2026

Back by popular demand! The highland cows will be at this year's Fall OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, October 17th, from 12- 4 p.m. A professional photographer will be there taking photos. They will be $5.00 each. **We ask that you respect the photographer and not use cell phones. This will be so cute and make a great fall portrait!

10/11/2026

NOW BOOKING 2027 WEDDINGS

THE PREBLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & NATURE RESERVE

Reside here for the day and make your piece of history.
Nestled on a historic, private 250-acre farmstead in Eaton, Ohio, our venue offers unparalleled space, unique photographic backgrounds, and a dedicated staff to make your dream day near-perfect.

YOUR UNFORGETTABLE DAY INCLUDES:
• 🌿 Stunning Ceremony Sites: Choose between our lush outdoor wooded amphitheater or historic 1800s backdrops including an 1860 Farmhouse and 1813 Log House.
• 🎪 Brand-New Covered Pavilion: A beautiful, modern outdoor space ready for your reception dinner and dancing.
• 🪑 Full Inclusions: Standard packages include tables, chairs, and linens with both round and rectangle setups.
• 👥 Generous Guest Capacity: Easily accommodate and host up to 230 of your family and friends.
• 🛠️ On-Site Coordination: Enjoy peace of mind with experienced team members helping manage your day.
Packages range from $3,800 to $5,900 based on your specific layout and needs.

✨ DATES ARE STARTING TO FILL IN! ✨
Secure your 2027 date today and plan a celebration your guests will talk about forever.
SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE TOUR
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Text/Call: 937-733-2053
🌐 Visit: Preble County Historical Society Website

10/11/2026

A warm fall day. 🍁 🍂 A special wedding with a wonderful couple. Thank you for choosing PCHS for your dream venue. The details of your wedding were so beautiful. Enjoy some rest!

10/11/2026

What an incredible end to the PCHS Wedding Season. 💍 Not only did we celebrate a new couple but there was also a surprise engagement during the bouquet toss with another couple! What a perfect day!

10/11/2026

Congratulations to Austin & Kasey on your FANTASTIC wedding day! Your entire team of friends and family supported you, and had so much fun. There were lots of laughs shared. Every single detail- personally thought out. We want to wish you the best future! Thanks for letting us be a part of your day!

10/10/2026

I think it’s going to be an awesome country 🤠 wedding today! Let’s go!

10/10/2026

Congratulations Dennis & Andrea on choosing your dream wedding venue. We are so excited to help you plan the most perfect day! It will be here before you know it. 🍁 10-16-27 (Sweetest Day)

10/09/2026

Beau Helsinger (George Horn)

Beau is a freshman at Eaton High School and resides in Lakengren with his parents, sister, dog, and a new foster pup! He made his theatre debut with the Preble Players in 2023 as Owl in Winnie-the-Pooh. Since then, he has performed in nine additional shows, including performances with Preble Players, Eaton High School, Missoula Children’s Theatre, and Stage One (Richmond Civic Theatre). His most notable recent role was Lord Farquaad in Shrek! He’s thrilled for this opportunity to rejoin his Preble Players family! Plan on seeing Beau on Saturday, October 17th at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30!

10/09/2026

This week’s Throwback Thursday takes us inside the New Paris Mirror office in 1916. Pictured is Ethel Ione Davis seated at a Linotype machine, a large piece of equipment that transformed the way newspapers were printed. Instead of setting each letter by hand, a Linotype operator used a keyboard to create an entire line of type at once. The machine casts the line in molten metal, allowing newspaper offices to prepare pages much faster than traditional hand typesetting.
The New Paris Mirror was established in 1877 by Charles W. Bloom and operated from 115 N. Washington Street in New Paris. Its newspaper plant was considered one of the most complete in the country and was the first newspaper plant in the county to have a Linotype machine.
After several changes over the years, the New Paris Mirror ultimately merged with the Eaton Bulletin on June 15, 1933, bringing an end to more than half a century of newspaper history in New Paris. Thank you Preble County District Library

10/06/2026

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Address

7693 Swartsel Road
Eaton, OH
45320

Telephone

(937)7874256

Website

http://preblecountyhistoricalsociety.com/

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