The Putnam County, Ohio, Historical Society and Museum

Welcome to the Putnam County Historical Society and Museum's new website. This website will feature historical information and pictures of some of the many exhibits that you will see at the museum. This website is in the process of being updated, so many of the new features are on the way.

The Family History Book is now available!

Stop by the museum to pick up your book!
Additional copies may be ordered via phone, email, or by visiting the musuem.

You can print an order form online by clicking here.

 

The Pioneer Association was organized September 6, 1873 in Kalida, Ohio. The membership was limited to those people who had lived in the county prior to 1840. As time passed, this was revised several times. Now anyone interested in the Society may become a member. Through the years of consecutive annual meetings and changing times, it evolved that in 1971 it became the Putnam County Historical Society. There are five classifications of memberships: Active Members, Life Members, First Family Members, Century Farms Members, and Honorary Life Members.

Museum Hours
Every Wednesday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Every Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Free Admission