July 23, 2008
The Victorian House Museum in Millerburg, Ohio will host the First
Annual Holmes Co. Artisans Fair on August 23. The event will be from
1:00pm - 8:00pm. Area Holmes County artisans will be on site with
representative work and sign their artwork. This is a partnership with
local artisans sponsored by the Holmes County Historical Society in an
effort to promote cultural artist talent. The following artisans have
confirmed as of the date of this email:
Bonnie Doty - Acrylics and mixed media in florals and scenery
Dave Pratt - abstract organic shapes, mixed media, pastels
Don Weisgarber - Original watercolour paintings and prints
Cheryl Miller - architecture, landscapes, natural subjects
in graphite, color pencils, pastels
Vickie Boley - original oils and prints of local scenery
Beth Miller - local scenery in watercolor
Rob VanNatta - original impressionistic watercolor of local scenery
Louise Ritchy - Japanese fish art
Brooks Harris - Holmes County Historical Sketchbook
Jane Bilek (The Pretty Penny Shop) - Gourd Art, painted
furniture, and rocks
Ian Robinson (Tic Tock Gallery) Clock designs, repair and
horological photography
The artists will be located outside and inside of the Victorian House
Museum and a reduced admission price of $5.00 will get you into the
art show and tour the 28 room mansion. Refreshments will be served on
the front porch and Treavor McDowell will be performing on the keyboard.
Plan to come and enjoy the afternoon and evening as the area artisans
display their unique works of arts.
This is truly a Holmes County event, as all artisans must create their
own works. The Historical Society hopes to expand this event and make
it a signature event for Holmes County every year. This is a great event
to bring the family and enjoy some of the talented people that live
in the area. For additional information you can call 330-674-0022 or
visit our two websites,
www.victorianhouse.org. and www.holmeshistory.com.
Mark Boley
Executive Director
Holmes County Historical Society
www.victorianhouse.org
www.holmeshistory.com
email: info@holmeshistory.com
July 4, 2008
On the public square in Millersburg stands a massive granite monument dedicated to the soldiers of Holmes County. On the top of the monument stands a soldier in uniform at “parade rest”, facing north and carved from Concord, New Hampshire granite. The monument’s base is of native brown stone, and the shaft is made of dark Quincy granite from Massachusetts.
On the four sides of the shaft in raised letters are the names of the leaders of the first four wars of the United States. On the north side is Washington’s name engraved with this inscription: “Six soldiers of the Revolutionary War were residents of Holmes County, Ohio”. On the east side is the name Jackson, hero of the War of 1812, bearing this inscription: “In memory of the soldiers of the war A.D. 1812, who became citizens of Holmes County”. The south side is adorned by the name Scott, commander of the U.S. forces in the war with Mexico. This inscription reads: “More than 200 men from Holmes County served in the war with Mexico. They were engaged in the battles of Cerro Gordo, Contrera, Cerubusco, Motino Del Ray, Chapultepec, and San Cosme”. On the last and west side is the name Grant, and this inscription speaks for itself of the loyalty of our county: “In response to the different calls of the government two thousand and fourteen men went from Holmes County during the War of the Rebellion. They were engaged in many battles, from Philippi to Appomattox”. Regarding the Civil War, Holmes County, in proportion to population, furnished more troops than any other county in the state of Ohio.
This monument was erected by voluntary contributions from the citizens of Holmes County. A committee headed by Dr. John G. Bigham took on the task of raising money to pay for the soldiers’ monument. Letters soliciting contributions for the monument were sent out. Millersburg businessmen donated liberally and different sections of the county also sent in donations. Among other events, in January 1886 a fair and festival was held which lasted for ten whole days.
| Finally on July 4, 1887, the beautiful monument was unveiled and dedicated. It was a gala day in Millersburg for everyone. People from all parts of the county came to honor and pay tribute to the brave men who served our country in defending the rights of liberty.
 Moving in the Base of the Monument |
The Monument |
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