Ottawa County Historical Society

06/07/2026

The Wolcott Keeper's House is now open certain dates in June! During the following dates, the House and Annex are open from 1-4:00 pm. Tours can also be arranged. For more information, check out our website at www.ottawacountyhistory.org

Note: the Keeper's House will not open when the temperature hits 90 degrees.

06/02/2026

04/22/2026

Join us for the upcoming spring event for the History Mystery Trail!

12/30/2025

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11/10/2025

Outgoing Board Trustee Becky Shemenski is recognized for her outstanding commitment to the OCHS by President Jim Sass. Among her many commitments, Becky leads the Hearth Cooking, volunteers in the Annex, coordinates the volunteer schedule, and is a dedicated member of the society. We thank her for her many years on the board and look forward to her continual help as we move forward.

11/10/2025

We had a full house for the 2025 Fall Annual Membership meeting.

10/12/2025

Memories of the Civil War Encampment.

10/11/2025

OVI performing at the Keeper's House

10/11/2025

The Ottawa County Historical Society is gearing up for your annual Civil War Encampment! Today, October 11. Bean soup will be ready at 11:00.