Upcoming

Join us March 3, 2026 for the Tale of Three Doctors. This presentation will examine the lives of three notable doctors. Two MDs and a PhD, who were born in the early 1890s, had ties to Reily Township, and supported local institutions through major acts of philanthropy. The subjects were an eye, ear, nose, and throat specialist who, with his wife, founded a group home for boys in Reily Township; a Reily native son who became a nationally recognized urological surgeon; and a former Reily Township teacher who advanced from bench chemist to highly honored head of a major U.S. pharmaceutical company. The life stories of all three doctors include some remarkable and surprising circumstances.

Presenter: Dick Oertel is a retired P&G chemist and amateur local historian, Butler County resident for 56 years.

April 7, 2026- Show and Tell

Bring something to show and tell the members about. This is always a fun event. We look forward to seeing your cherished historical items.

Prepare to describe what you brought and give us a little history about the item(s). 

MAY 12, 202-The Miami – U.S. Wars 1785-1814.

Mr. Cameron Shriver, Senior Research Associate, Myaamia Center, Miami University, will present; “The Miami – U.S. Wars 1785-1814.”

Mr. Shriver will discuss the importance of this region to American history immediately following the American Revolution. Why was this area that became Butler County so filled with violence in the 1780’s and early 1790’s. And what were the stakes for all the individuals involved; the locals, soldiers, native Americans and the pioneers heading west.

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