MEMBERSHIPS
Our Mission is to be the resource to preserve and promote the knowledge and history of Preble County for all generations. With your generous donations, we can continue to thrive, build programs, host educational events, welcome the community, and continue to build our 250+ acre historic farmstead.
There are various options to Donate to our very important mission.
The Preble County Historical Society--where an exciting past is your future. This non-profit organization was organized in 1971 and celebrated 50 years with the mission to preserve and promote Preble County history for all generations. The center is a 255-acre farmstead located at 7693 Swartsel Road in Eaton Ohio (off Ohio 122 South). The property includes an 1860’s original farmhouse, an 1813 Log Home, a Bank Barn, an 1855 Smokehouse, and a Large Exhibit Hall full of collections from all around Preble County. Recently, the society built a brand-new outdoor education and events center, to host educational groups, schools, homeschool clubs, scouting activities, small weddings, and other programs. You will also find 7 hiking trails on the property full of exploration, native plants, bridges, and a historic creek that runs through. You can also find a large outdoor amphitheater for concerts, theatre productions, dance recitals, and more. If you would like to schedule your group, small or large, please contact us to book your program. We are excited about our 2024 theme "The Year of Conservation". The possibilities are endless. Our park is OPEN 7 days a week from dawn until dusk.
All Donations are greatly appreciated and make an immediate and lasting impact on our ability to expand programs, care for our collections, launch new exhibits, and hold events. Please review the different options below to support our mission.
Online Donation
Please know there will be a processing fee when you sign up online. The non-profit platform we use as a host will ask if you would like to leave a tip for the platform. This is your decision. You can OPT out of the tip if you choose.
Mail Donation
We've included the link below to download & print our Membership Application. Please fill it out, then send the Membership Application plus donation check or money order to:
7693 Swartsel Rd. Eaton, OH 45320
Contact Us via Email or Phone
Please email us at info@preblecountyhistoricalsociety.com. We can send you our all-new membership application to fill out; then mail in with a check or money order. We understand that not everyone likes to pay a processing fee with online payments, so we want to help make this a smooth process.
Please call (937) 787-4256 on Tuesdays from 4-7 PM or Thursdays from 10-2 PM or you can leave a voicemail and we will return your call when we are in the office.
Class A Membership Tiers
Jacob Mann, Jameson Mann, Jackson Mann, Paytin Mobley, Anna Irwin, John Nester, Ripken Roberts, Kyler Roberts, Darius Taulbee, Myah McCloud
Mark Banks, Bob Bowman, Eaton Class 1974, Mike Derringer, Cynthia Henry, Nea Hildebolt, Sherry House, Jeff Howard, Brian Kaucher, Christi Koehl, Cody Miller, Brenda Moore, Sandy Creek Alpacas, Shane Plassenthal, Chris and Joanna Reke, Buckeye Antiques, Sage Shiverdecker
Ken Blank, Daniel Cox, Douglas and Mary Ann Fark, Monica and Brian Hartz, Michelle King, 25th Century Toys and Collectables, Sharon Kramer, Llyod Lee, Todd and Cherie Mayes, BJ and Cathy Price, Jodie Schweickart, Patsy Wygle
Linda Blevins, Jane Borgert, Jane Burke, Eaton Class of 1956, David & Amy Cox, Paul Ellison, Amy Estoye, Joyce Harwick, Brad Kramer, Richard Lynch, Kathleen McCreary, Don & Carol Miley, Don & Barbara Orr, Angela Osborne, Robert Smith, Karen Ulrich, JoAnne Wainscott, JoAnn Wick
Wendy Aker, Robert Armacost, Dan & Sharon Bayes, Katelyn Niehaus & Benford Whitaker, Pam Blacker, Kevin & Kelly Bowman, Bev Brubaker, Jason Combs, Historic Stony Hollow, Cheryl Corsi, Brittany Corwin, Mark & Becky Corwin, Laura Cottingim, Eaton Ice Cream, Kathy Eyer, Denis Fomin, Fred and Marilyn Haber, Charles Hart, John & Aleah Hildebolt, Mark Howard, Ed Kalil, Charlene Kelley, Chris Kelly, James Lady, James & Amy Leedy, Vancrest, Steve Markey, Kristi Marth, Walt Mast, Brenda Mezz, Jan Nieberding, Larry Poos, Mark & Betty Schwab, Lawrence Snyder, Lewisburg Historical Society, Craig Springmeyer, Rebecca Staley, Joan Steinberger, Barbara Stonecash, Kent Stonecash, Lowman Metal Shop, Chet Turner, Brenda Ward, Doug & Barbara Ward, Kyle & Hannah Woods
Gard Funeral Home, Eaton Computer, Robert Barnes, Shane Conley, Rodney & Jeanna Creech, Laina Elliot, Michael & Melody Jo Gant, Rusty Garber, Connie Harris, Justin Tincher & Ian Cilano, James Keever, Marsha Kerr, Doug Kramer, John & Debbie Kramer, Tim Lane, Scott & Susan Lee, Jack & Carmel Mann, Sally McNeill, Jetta McQuiston, Bill & Sybil Miller, Karen Murphy, Donald & Arthella Pollock, David & Janet Sikora, Steve & Doris Simmons, Don & Elizabeth Smith, June Souleyrette, Peggy Starr, Wendy Stonecash, Barbara Suggs, Brown Trasnport, Ullrey's Ice Cream, John & Linda Wambo, Kathy & Mark Willis, Helen Wright
Class B Membership Tiers
Jill Vosler, John McCafferty, Ellen Burke, Beoddy Oil, Janet Crelin, Wings Etc, Judith Fergus, William & Sandra Hildebolt, Lucian & Sherry Hurst, Roselius Insurance, Jeff Kramer, Tim Love, Todd McGraw, Tom & Karen McQuiston, John & JoAnna Mitchell, Rexarc, Rob Moyer, Lynne Porter, Brian & Tesha Smith, Preble County Soil and Water, Robert & Jane Somers, Steve & Lisa Souers, Jim Thomas, Casey Thompson, John & Jean Tuggle, Jay Unger, Gary & Patty Wagner, Gene Frame
Nora Browning, Harold & Jean Bussell, Jim Hildebolt, Todd & Lisa White
Nancy Tincher
Barbara Cox, Stotler Family, Mike & Judy Raymond
TBD
Harold & Suzanne Niehaus
TBD
Mary Bullen, Polly Kronenberger
