Crawford County History Alliance

The Life of Gates Brown: National Sports Star
2025-11-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 400 Scott Street Crestline, Ohio 44827, Crestline, OH, 400 Scott Street Crestline, Ohio 44827, Crestline, OH
Come and hear our very own Bill Fisher tell the story of the life of Gates Brown. Gates was raised in Crestline and played professional baseball for the Detroit Tigers. Gates hold the American League record for the most pinch hits at bats at 414!
And he was a really good guy!

Creation Station - Free Class - Leaf Gnomes
2025-11-16 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 117 N Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus, OH, 117 N Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus, OH
Creation Station free drop-in art classes are for all ages and abilities. Food and beverage are allowed to be brought in.
Create a gnome to decorate for Fall out of orange leaves and fabric! 🍁

Dutch Oven Cooking
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598, Crestline, OH, United States, Ohio 44827, Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598, Crestline, OH, United States, Ohio 44827
Join the Crawford Park District at the Lowe-Volk Park Nature Center for a presentation of the history of Dutch oven cooking. It will be followed by a hike back to our campsite where we will mix up some Irish Soda Bread and cook it over the open flames of a campfire (weather dependent). Enjoy a fun and flavorful step back in time.

Tree Planting Ceremony at Norton Park
2025-11-13 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Bucyrus, OH
Tree Planting ceremony on Thursday, November 13th, at 12:30.
Address is 510 North Sandusky Avenue, Bucyrus, Ohio.
Thanks to the Bucyrus Rotary Club and Rotary District #6600 for their generosity!
Norton Park is a registered non-profit organization.

Scroggs’ Grog
2025-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Bucyrus Historical Society, 202 S Walnut St, Bucyrus, OH, 44820, United States
Visit the Scroggs House and receive a voucher for a discounted beverage at the Arrogant Goat.

Halloween 1937: The Last Rites
2025-10-31 20:00 - 2025-11-01 02:00 (America/New_York) | 132 S Union St, Galion, OH 44833-2524, United States, 132 S Union St, Galion, OH 44833-2524, United States
On Halloween night, 1937, Bishop William Montgomery Brown, the infamous, heretical Bishop of Brownella Cottage, drew his final breath inside his Galion home. But local legend insists the Bishop never truly left.
This Halloween night, the Galion History Center invites the brave and the curious to step inside Brownella Cottage for Halloween 1937: The Last Rites, a chilling evening of history, hauntings, and hands-on paranormal investigation.
Details•Location: Brownella Cottage Complex, 132 S. Union St., Galion, Ohio•$50 per person | Tickets on sale Friday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m. at www.galionhistory.com/events•Ages 13+ only •Space is limited to preserve the integrity of the investigation•Limited paranormal equipment available for rent with ticket purchase (while supplies last)
Will you dare to join the Bishop on the night he never left?

Halloween Costume pARTy
2025-10-25 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 117 N Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus, OH, United States, Ohio 44820, 117 N Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus, OH, United States, Ohio 44820
Purchase tickets here https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/costume-partyCalling all creative creatures! The Crawford County Art Center is hosting a 21+ costume dance party at the Bucyrus Elks Lodge, located in a (reportedly haunted!) 1800s mansion. This event serves as a fundraiser for our nonprofit art organization and features:– Music by DJ Shwastey– Costume contest with prizes– Themed art exhibition– Art raffle (1 ticket included with your event ticket, more available for purchase)– Cash (or card) bar– Tarot card reading by donation– Song requests by donation– Light refreshments provided with your ticket
Whether you’re looking for a Ghoul’s Night Out mom/adult prom-style, love spooky Halloween vibes, or want to support the arts, this monster mash is the place to be! Costumes are STRONGLY encouraged.
Please contact info@crawfordcountyartcenter.com for questions or to submit art for the exhibition.

Kids Trick-Or-Treat After Dark at Brownella Cottage
2025-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 132 S Union St, Galion, OH 44833-2524, United States, 132 S Union St, Galion, OH 44833-2524, United States
Kids Trick-or-Treat After Dark at Brownella Cottage!Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Brownella Cottage for a night of Halloween fun they won’t forget! Join us on Saturday, October 25th for our family-friendly Trick-or-Treat After Dark event.🕰 Event Time: 7:00-9:00p.m. (come anytime during event hours!)Kids will enjoy a spooky (but not scary!) evening exploring Brownella Cottage and visiting multiple trick-or-treat stations throughout the historic home! -Décor is spooky – not scary!-Costumes encouraged for kids AND grown-ups!-Perfect for kids and teens of all ages! -Location: 132 S. Union St., Galion, OH-Make this Halloween magical—join us for a sweet night of treats, giggles, and just a dash of spooky fun!
Questions? Call us at 419-468-9338 or email galionhistory@gmail.com.

Historic Ocean Navigation
2025-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 400 Scott Street Crestline, Ohio 44827, Crestline, OH, 400 Scott Street Crestline, Ohio 44827, Crestline, OH
How did ocean explorers know where to go? Did they just get in a boat & aim west? Come hear Lance Bebee tell you how they did it-and even make your own navigational tool!

Adult Trick-Or-Treat at Brownella Cottage
2025-10-17 19:00 - 2025-10-18 22:00 (America/New_York) | 132 S Union St, Galion, OH 44833-2524, United States, 132 S Union St, Galion, OH 44833-2524, United States
Adult Trick-or-Treat is BACK at Brownella Cottage!
Why should the kids have all the Halloween fun? Join us at Brownella Cottage for TWO nights of spooky delights at our Adult Trick-or-Treat Cocktail & Candy Pairing Tours on Friday, October
17th & Saturday, October 18th!
🕰 Tour Times: 7:00 • 8:00 • 9:00 p.m.
🎟 Tickets: $25 per person
🎟 On Sale: Friday, September 19th at 10:00 a.m. at www.galionhistory.com/events
Explore Brownella Cottage at your own pace while sipping on 4 frightfully fun Halloween cocktails, each perfectly paired with a classic Halloween candy to satisfy your sweet tooth.
*Ages 21+ only *
Costumes or Halloween-themed attire are highly encouraged!
Location: 132 S. Union St., Galion, OH
Spots vanish faster than a ghost – so mark your calendars, gather your ghoulish crew, and get ready for a hauntingly good time!
Questions? Call us at 419-468-9338 or email galionhistory@gmail.com.

Pioneer Day & Appraisal Fair
2025-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Crestline Historical Society, 400 Scott Street, Crestline, OH, 44827, United States
Coming soon!! Oct 11 from 11am-2pm! Lunch for donations, kid’s games, horse & wagon rides, and bring 2 items for Missie Striker from Castle Auction to appraise!

Heritage Tree Planting at Heckert Nature Preserve
2025-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Heckert Nature Preserve, 1601 OH-19, Galion, OH, 44833, United States
Who: Crawford County History Alliance, Crawford Park District, and County Commissioners
What: Heritage Tree Planting
When: Friday, October 3, from 10am to 12pm
Where: Heckert Nature Preserve (1601 OH-19, Galion, OH 44833).
Why: All 88 counties in Ohio will plant a white oak tree due to the tree’s resilience, adaptability, and Ohio-native status–all in celebration of America 250.

More details:
Sponsored by Cenovus Energy, this initiative is a chance for Crawford County to engage in a meaningful, environmentally sustainable project to help celebrate our nation’s heritage. The Heritage Trees Planting History project will see one oak tree planted in each of Ohio’s 88 counties in 2025 and 2026.
The tree will serve as a living symbol of Ohio’s contributions to the United States, and a reminder of the importance of community, history, and environmental stewardship.

America 250-OH Heritage Trees
Please follow this link so that you may better understand the importance of this statewide Heritage Tree-Planting ceremony:
https://america250-ohio.org/heritage-trees/
