Ross Township Historical Society, Butler Co Ohio

06/09/2026

Ross Township Historical Society to Host June Program on Butler County Summer Fun of the 1950s and 1960s

The Ross Township Historical Society invites the community to attend its June meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Ross Township Administration Building.

This month’s featured presentation, “Hot Fun in the Summertime: Butler County’s Summer Delights of the 1950’s and 1960’s,” will be presented by Brian Smith, Executive Director of the Butler County Historical Society.

Summertime entertainment for families in Butler County offered an almost endless variety of activities during the two decades following World War II. Smith’s presentation will take attendees on a nostalgic journey back to the era of drive-in movie theaters, drive-in restaurants, local swimming pools, and many other favorite summer gathering spots throughout the county.

The program will also explore the history of local snack manufacturers and Butler County-based soda bottling companies that helped define the tastes of summer for generations of residents. Ross Township’s own beloved Meadowbrook Pool will be highlighted as part of the presentation.

The event is free and open to the public. Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend and enjoy an evening celebrating the memories and traditions of summertime in Butler County.

05/25/2026

"Decoration Day" began after the Civil War as a day to honor fallen soldiers by decorating their graves with flowers and flags. Communities across the country gathered each spring to remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

After World War I, Decoration Day expanded from honoring only those who died in the Civil War to honoring American military personnel who died in all wars. The shift began around 1919 as communities recognized the sacrifices made during the Great War.

The name “Memorial Day” first began to be commonly used after World War II, but it did not become the official federal name until 1967.

Today, Memorial Day remains a time of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude for the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. As we enjoy the long weekend, we also pause to honor their legacy and the freedoms they helped preserve.

05/09/2026

Thanks Mike Ryan for attending our event today!

05/09/2026

Wow, what a day! Thank you Ross Township for your support today. We had an amazing turnout, your support means the world to the Ross Township Historical Society board. We will make another post soon with more detailed thank you’s, but we would like to ask for your help first. If you have photos from today please post them here in the comments.

05/09/2026

We are ready to welcome everyone to Venice Cemetery for our Founders Day celebration and Revolutionary War Veteran marker dedication. We being at 12:45, we would be honored for you to join us.

05/04/2026

THIS SATURDAY!

“From Founders to Freedom: Honoring Ross Township’s Revolutionary Patriots”

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ Prelude begins at 12:45 PM
📍 Venice Cemetery – 4033 Layhigh Road, Ross
(Ceremony at the flagpole in the rear of the cemetery)

We will pay tribute to four Revolutionary War patriots laid to rest in Venice Cemetery:
Isaac Anderson Sr., George Washington Coryell, Knowles Shaw, and Lemuel Hungerford

✨ Event Highlights Include:
🎺 Music by the Ross High School Band
🎖 Living History presentation by the Cincinnati SAR Chapter
💥 Musket salute & cannon fire
🏛 Unveiling and dedication of a brand-new historical marker
🚁 Flyover by the Butler County Sheriff’s Department
🍪 Refreshments
➕ and more

🧭This event is FREE and open to the public
🌧 Rain or shine event – please bring your own chair

Come be part of this meaningful America 250 commemoration as we remember those who fought for our freedom and helped build the nation we cherish today.

05/04/2026

We would like to make our Ross neighbors aware that during the Revolutionary War Veteran Memorial dedication on Saturday May 9, 2026 at approximately 2:00pm, there will be cannon shots & a helicopter fly over at Venice Cemetery. Please do not be alarmed, and do not call local authorites--this is a planned living history event! This event is open to the public and we encourge you to join us. Please see the other posts on our page for more details.

03/01/2026

Join the RTHS for our next meeting:

Thursday March 12, 2026
6:00pm (doors open at 5:30)
Tragesser Building/ Ross Township Admin Bldg
4055 Hamilton Cleves Road

Want to lose the chronic, Winter blues of 2026? Come join us for a musical performance by husband & wife duo “The Pineridge Partners".

Their musical genre includes Traditional American music sprinkled with music from the "Southern Appalachian Region". This musical performance may be the antidote you need to lift your spirits after this long, hard, Winter Solstice! Come and expand your musical horizons.

This event is free to the public. Donations will be greatly appreciated! Mark your calendar. Don't miss it!

Photo credit: Eric Martin

02/11/2026

Reminder of our meeting tomorrow! This meeting will be held at Ross High School. Doors open at 5:30, presentation to begin at 6:00. We will be in the auditorium, not the media center as previously posted (we’re optimistically preparing for an awesome turn out!) Enter through the event entrance on the right side of the building and we will guide you to the auditorium. See you tomorrow!

The first meeting of the Ross Township Historical Society for 2026 will be held on Thursday Feb.12th, 2026 at Ross High School, in the media room(Use the Event Entrance on the north side of the building). Brad Spurlock, Smith Library of Regional History & Cummins Local History Room Manager at Lane Public Library, will be presenting perspectives on an original Ross Township pioneer family, "The Butterfield Family". Come out and enrich your knowledge of local history. All members, guests,students, and staff, mark your calendar. Doors open at 5:30 p.m, presentation begins at 6:00pm.

01/29/2026