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.

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.