Southeast Ohio History Center recognizes locals

Chillicothe Gazette
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Franklin Conaway gave a tour of the Canal Warehouse to visitors during the annual Southeast Ohio History Center meeting.
Franklin Conaway gave a tour of the Canal Warehouse to visitors during the annual Southeast Ohio History Center meeting.

CHILLICOTHE — The Southeast Ohio History Center held its annual meeting and Awards Ceremony at the historic Adena Mansion and Gardens on June 4.

During this meeting new members were elected and the board presented awards to local individuals and organizations working to preserve, protect and connect the public with the region’s natural and cultural heritage.

Organizations recognized were:

  • Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama

  • Ross County Historical Society

  • Chillicothe Tree Commission

  • Historic Chillicothe, Inc.

  • South Central Ohio Preservation Society (SCOPS)

  • Chillicothe Restoration Foundation

  • Hopewell Culture National Historic Park

  • Adena Mansion and Gardens

  • Lucy Webb Hayes Heritage Center

  • Adena Health System (Carlisle Building)

  • Downtown Chillicothe

Beverly Gray was recognized for her efforts in preserving and sharing the Black history in Ross County and Southeast Ohio. Ed Kunzleman was recognized for his work on the restoration and redevelopment of Paint Street. Franklin Conaway was recognized for his many years of service in defense of and preservation of historic Ohio buildings. Dard Hunter was recognized for his work with some of the groups listed and for his efforts in preserving the historic Mountain House.

Attendees learned about some of the important work being done and organizations taking the lead in Ross County. Visitors also had an opportunity to tour the Adena Mansion and Gardens, Dard Hunter Studios on Water Street and the historic Canal Warehouse on Mulberry Street.

Much of the work being done in Ohio is the work of individuals and not-for-profit organizations. The Southeast Ohio History Center has been working with other historical societies, other heritage organizations and individuals to help create a louder voice for the preservation of the natural and cultural assets of the southeastern part of the state.

The Southeast Ohio History Center is working with counties in this region of the state where Ohio began. The organization takes its annual meeting on the road each year visiting counties in the region and highlighting and recognizing some of the great work and important heritage assets for visitors and attendees.

In 2023 the organization plans to take the event to Meigs County to learn more about the history of that region and recognize the hard work of some of those groups and individuals who are protecting Ohio’s rich and important heritage.

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