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.Â
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.
2025 Supporters
Shawn Dougherty, Mark Schwab, Roselius Insurance, Mary Ann Fark, Paul Ellison, Nancy Wright, James Lady, Godown Fixens, Mike Trent, Steve and Lisa Souers, Jonathan Grandville
Jill Volser, John McCafferty, Eaton Ice Cream, Ullery's Ice Cream, Amy Estoye, Tim Love, Jack & Carmel Mann, Todd McGraw, Sally McNeill, Brown Transport, Marsha KerrÂ
James Keever, Doug Ward, Karen Ulrich, Jim Thomas, Connie Harris, Helen Wright, Jane Yeazel, Vancrest, Steve Markey, Jetta McQuiston, Kevin & Kelly Bowman, Lewisburg Historical Society, Bill & Sybil Miller
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
2024 Supporters
Brad Kramer, Sharon Kramer, Dan Kramer, Ed Kalil, Don Miley, Carol Miley, Peggy Starr, Don Smith, Liz Smith, Rebecca Staley, Shane Conley, Jane Burke, Todd Mayes, Kathleen McCreary, Jan Nieberding, Jo Ann Wainscott, Donald Orr, Barbara Orr, Jeff Kramer (Beoddy Oil Co.), Fred Haber, Marilyn Haber, Katharine Eyer, Richard Lynch, Beverly Brubaker, John Wambo, Linda Wambo, Brenda Mezz
Jo Ann Wick, Steven Markey, Nea Hildebolt, Cynthia Henry, Bob Somers, Jane Somers, Robert Hirsch*, Karen Hirsch*, James Leedy, Amy Leedy, Kathryn Willis, Brenda Coffey, Eaton High School Class of 1956, Joan Steinberger, Rachel Sherman*, Family of John Stotler Memorial*, Robert Smith, Karen Murphy, Craig Springmier, Sherry House, Brian Kaucher, Lloyd Lee, Wendy Stonecash, Joyce Harwick, Gard Funeral Home, Jane Borgert, Lynne Porter, David Kisling
*In memory of John Stotler
Robert Barnes, Eaton High School Class of 1974, Kathryn Spivey, Justin Tincher, Ian Gilano, Rodney Creech, Jeanne Creech, Steve Shiverdecker, Sage Shiverdecker, Chet Turner, Mark Howard, Angela Osborne, Gary Wagner, Patty Wagner, Casey Thompson, Luke Hurst, Sherry Hurst, Jesse Wolf, Jodi Wolf, Jacob Mann, Jameson Mann, David Kisling, Brenda Coffey, Kathryn Clippinger
Robert Moyer, Ken Blank, Jenna Mann, Susan Hughes, Brian Munchenbach, Rainelle Tussing, Kim Weist, Roselius Insurance, Doug and Mary Ann Fark, Paul Ellison, Brian and Tesha Smith, Harold and Suzanne Niehaus, Jackson Tincher
