Closed Mondays
Tues - Fri 10Am-4Pm
Mon & Sat by Chance or Appointment
Phone: 260-726-7168
Fax: 260-726-7178
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
Closed Mondays
Tues - Fri 10Am-4Pm
Mon & Sat by Chance or Appointment
Phone: 260-726-7168
Fax: 260-726-7178
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
| Portland Foundation Grant |
| The Jay County Historical Society recently received a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Portland Foundation. This grant is to be used to help fund our Heritage Festival. which will be held on September 28 and 29, 2019. This grant, along with funding from other sponsors, helps us offer free admission to the festival while still [read more] |
| JCHS Committees Named for 2019 |
| Co-presidents Phil Rager and Rob Weaver have appointed the following committees for this year. Building and Grounds: Claudia Jones & Eldon Morrical, co-ch.; Carter Leonard (recycling); Harold Blankenbaker; Jeff Bowen; Richard Jones. Finance: Judy Zearbaugh, Karen Resler, Pam Ray. Publicity: Kay Locker & Larry Hiatt, (newsletter) & co-ch.; Rob Weaver; Sue Rager (website, advertising); Vicki Leonard. Genealogy & Publishing: Janice Stucky & Jane Spencer, [read more] |
| Ginn Case Draws Media Attention |
| Since the discussion of the Garnet Ginn murder case at a JCHS meeting a few months ago, it is not just the local community who had been talking. The case has attracted the attention of area newspapers and television stations. As reported last month, Rich Van Wyk from Channel 13 in Indianapolis visited the museum and [read more] |
| Officers Elected |
| At the January meeting of the Board of Directors of the Jay County Historical Society, officers were elected for 2019. Chosen as co-presidents are Phil Rager and Rob Weaver. First vice president is Claudia Jones. As past co-presidents, Larry Hiatt and Kay Locker will serve as second co-vice presidents. Jane Spencer will remain as secretary, and Judy Zearbaugh [read more] |
| New Website |
| Through the generosity of a grant from the Portland Foundation, The Jay County Historical Society website www.jaycountyhistory.org has recently been redesigned by the team at Dynamic Business Solutions. [read more] |
| Follow ... JCHS |
| Are you a Facebook user? Like our page, “Jay County Historical Society,” and you will continue to see our posts. We try to keep you posted about Open House events, Program Meetings, etc. There are also several photos of the museum displays. [read more] |
| Look What’s New! |
| Items in a display about the “End of an Era” for March Supermarkets have been changed. Wilmer Marsh began in the grocery business when he opened a store in Salem, a Jay County community just north of the Randolph County line, in 1925. The store was in the former Morehouse Brothers General Merchandise building. Spring has sprung in our clothing area [read more] |
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