Historic Groups

The Butler County Historical Society maintains the Benninghofen House as a museum, with house and furnishings representing the lifestyle of a wealthy family during the Victorian Era and Age of Industry. BCHS manages an adjacent archive that offers extensive original and secondary materials relating...

The Reily Historical Society was founded in November of 2006. We are an organization born out of the commitment to discover, preserve, and enjoy our communities history. We hold our meetings the second Tuesday of the month at The Reily Community Center at 7.00pm.

The Historical Society of Madison Township is a group interested in collecting and preserving the history of the families in Madison Township. The goals are to compile a historical record of the Township, to provide programs of historical significance, to discover historical structures and landmarks...

The Monroe Historical Society, founded in 1967, is located at the corner of Main and Elm Street in downtown Monroe. The Historical Society includes a 1910 Museum, a fully restored former general store filled with antiques that delight all ages. Next door is the Society's main museum, built in 2000,...

The Oxford Museum Association is a non-profit organization committed to the conservation and demonstration of nineteenth and early-twentieth century agricultural life in southwest Ohio. We seek to cultivate appreciation of area history through education, public programs, and the stewardship of...

Located on historic South Main Street, this 1836 building houses the Society headquarters with three rooms of rotating exhibits and a permanent art gallery.

Named for the family who gave it to the Lane Public Libraries, the Smith History Library collects, preserves, and disseminates information on the history of southwestern Ohio. Special collections include maps, photos, newspapers, letters, diaries, and books chronicling the history of families,...

The museum features exhibits relating to the development of Trenton and self-guided driving tour that includes 77 sites throughout the area.