2010 Programs and Events
May 18, 2010April 17 – Sixth Annual Chinese Auction – This year’s event has been expanded to include over 100 donated items from area businesses and society members. The event continues to grow each year. This year’s event will be held at the Catholic Community Center in Millersburg starting at 1:00 – 3:00pm for bidding with winners announced from 3:00 – 4:00pm. High quality area items worth at least $25.00 each are included. Come join the fun and excitement. Many high end items worth even more, plus many door prizes drawn throughout the day.
April 24 – Historical Society Annual Banquet – Chalet in the Valley - Join us for an evening of updates on society affairs, socialize and a great Historical Fashion Show based on historical characters that lived in the Victorian House and the surrounding area. Registration starts at 5:30 meal begins at 6:00, meeting and fashion show begins at 7:00pm.
May 24 – Murray Tunnel Mystery - A program on the research and exploration of the recently rediscovered man made underground structure found in southern Holmes Co. Come and hear what the experts and some test results have hypothesized as to who, what and why the structure may have been built and how old it may be. Holmes County Library May 24 starting at 6:30pm. Due to the popular nature of this program seating is limited.
July 3 – Holmes County Court House 125th Birthday Bash – Come and join us on a walking history tour of our restored county court house. Original blueprints of the court house were found and will be on display for one day only. Come and experience our Historic Downtown July 4th events and celebrate the history of our beautiful courthouse. 1:00-3:00pm
October 30 – Halloween Event and Paranormal Research Results Program – What’s all the ghostly activity at the Victorian House all about? Results of the Central Ohio Paranormal Research Group and other reported sightings will be presented twice during the course of the evening at 6:30pm and 8:00pm. The Victorian House will be open that night for ghostly tours on your own from 6:30 – 9:00pm. There will be a $5.00 charge to tour the house and attend the program. Light refreshments and ghoulish delights will be provided along with other scary surprises. Seating will be limited to 35 people per session. First come, first serve.
Nov. 20 – Dec. 31 – Holiday’s at the Mansion - Victorian House Museum – 28 room mansion decorated by area businesses, and organizations opens for holiday tours. The event has been written up in Victorian Homes Magazine as one of the finest holiday home tours in the country.