CHL and Clyde Museum Events
2024 Happenings
March 12 @ 6:30 PM: “Life of Harry S. Truman” It is a first-person reenactment presented by Kenneth Hammontree of Ashland, Ohio. President Harry Truman is considered one of the greatest American presidents in history. In the ranking of American presidents, he is ranked as 7th of the forty-six (46) presidents. His greatest accomplishments were known as the “Fair Deal.”
April 9 @ 6:30 PM: Clyde Heritage League Annual Meeting w/ community presentation following meeting. Presentation: “Marrying History with Innovation.” City Manager, Justin LaBenne will be presenting the program. The meeting will start at 6:30 pm, and the presentation will follow at approximately 7:00 pm.
May 14 @ 6:30 PM: “Northwest Ohio in the Civil War” It is the history and involvement of groups and people, and places such as Johnson’s Island, Andrew’s Raiders, Gen. James B. McPherson, Col. Rutherford B. Hayes, and etc. Presented by Larry Michaels of Fremont, Ohio.
June 18 @ 6:30 PM: "The Escaped Slaves and Black Civil War Soldiers in Clyde" This program will discuss the individuals who bravely escaped the bonds of slavery and others who served in the Union Army and settled in Clyde before, during and following the Civil War. Presented by Gene Smith, Curator of Clyde Museum.
Friday, June 21 @ 6:00 p.m. "Summer Concert On the Lawn: Chris Buzzelli Jazz Trio"
Traditional & Contemporary Soft Jazz Music. There will be a food truck on site selling various foods and drinks. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket for seating on the front lawn.
July 9 @ 6:30 PM: "The History of Rock & Roll" Dr. Matthew Donahue of Bowling Green State University will be presenting this program. It will cover the inception of rock & roll in the 1950s and how it changed and evolved over time.
Friday, July 19 @ 6:00 p.m. "Summer Concert On the Lawn: Bridge County Bluegrass Band"
Bluegrass & Country Music. There will be a food truck on site selling various foods and drinks. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket for seating on the front lawn.
August 13 @ 6:30 PM: “Next Stop: Clyde, Ohio, The History of the Lake Shore Electric Railway” Tiffany Willey Middleton of Chicago, Ill. will be presenting a program on the history of the one of the largest interurban railways that ran through several Ohio cities and towns including Clyde, Ohio.
Friday, August 30 @ 6:00 p.m. "Summer Concert On the Lawn: Marquis 66" Oldies & Classic Rock-n-Roll. There will be a food truck on site selling various foods and drinks. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket for seating on the front lawn.
September 10 @ 6:30 PM: "Centennial Flight Around the World Trip” Tim Tarris and friend, Buchanan Bleeker of Arizona will be flying around the world in a Cessna 210L in early 2024. Tim will be coming to share their experiences and historic flight.
October: TBA: "McPherson Cemetery Lantern Tour"
Sat. Nov. 23 @ 12:00-3:00 p.m. “Winesburg Weekend Open Houses” Open houses at the McPherson House & Clyde Museum. Holiday goodies, hot cider at McPherson House. Civil War artillery reenactors w/ cannon. Live music at both locations.
DATES AND PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO WEATHER, UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND ETC.