Purpose of the Society
The purpose of the Society shall be to stimulate interest and encourage research in local history; to locate, mark, and commemorate historic sites; and to accumulate and preserve permanent records including pictures, written documents, maps, microfilms, and manuscripts.
Established May 20, 1921, the Tuscarawas County Historical Society has been telling Tuscarawas County’s history for ninety years. As we go forth, our main function is to maintain the Tuscarawas County archives. We are also involved with programs as an outreach to the community. We publish five issues per year of the Chronicler, free to our members. We recognize each spring significant individuals and organizations, who have contributed service to the society or the quality of life in the community. We are dedicated to preserving our heritage for generations to come.
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Mission Statement
The Tuscarawas County Historical Society
(1) Will provide education for our members about our local history. This will be accomplished by the following means:
The Newsletter Chronicler
Programs conducted throughout the County
Cemetery Walks
Civic and other Groups
(2) Will assist those who might wish to use the Tusc Kent Archives by being open at least two days a week for four hours each day. Presently,
We will be Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00-12:00
(3) Will support schools and students in doing research projects;
(4) Will provide recognition of those who by their lives have met the guidelines for the Zeisberger Heckewelder Medal.
Nominations will be solicited through our newsletter, through the local radio stations and newspapers.
Recognition will be via the newspapers, radio and with the Annual Banquet in May. A final summary will be published in the following newsletter
