Cruise Downtown Sidney 3rd Saturday of the month 5pm to 7 pm
May 18, June 22, July 20, August 17, September 21, and October 19
Join us for a nostalgic look back at the joy of cruising. Getting behind the wheel, driving slowly, hoping to see and be seen; those are the goals of our Cruise Sidney. See you in downtown Sidney!
June 20, 2024 - 8:00 pm
25th Annual Graceland Cemetery Tour
All are welcome to experience this free event and learn about historical figures from Shelby County’s past!
June 29, 2024 - Noon to 3:00 pm @Tawawa Park, 12 Tawawa Dr., Sidney
Tawawa Park’s 7th Annual Cruise-In - Free event
Registration opens at 10 am. Join us for a fun day of free Model-T rides, explore cars from all eras, enjoy food and children’s activities and a craft show sposored by The Window Guy. Free event!
July 18, 2024 - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm @ the Ross Center
8th Annual Afternoon Tea
Ticket Required - $20.00 Members - $22.00 Non-Members
Please join us for an afternoon tea with a special historical guest!
August 15, 2024 - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm @ the Ross Center
Men’s Luncheon
Ticket Required - $20.00 Members - $22.00 Non-Members
Please join us for an afternoon of good food with a special guest speaker!
September 21 & 22, 2024 @ Tawawa Park, 12 Tawawa Dr. Sidney
4th Bi-Annual Civil War Living History Weekend
Join us for a weekend featuring multiple presentations on the Civil War, several reenactment battles, and period sutlers selling their wares.. Free and open to the public.
October 9 & 10, 2024
17th Annual Down Town Ghost Tour
Tickets Required - $10 Members - $12 Non-Members - Students K-12 $8.00
Don’t be surprised as we walk the streets of downtown Sidney if we are joined by past residents waiting to share their stories.
December 7, 2024 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm @ the Ross Center and the Wallace Center
Christmas of Yesteryear
Join us for our 25th Christmas of Yesteryear! Take Santa photos, decorate a gingerbread house, make an ornament, and enjoy popcorn and chestnuts roasted on an open fire! This is a free event!
December 14, 2024 - 12:00 pm @ Graceland Cemetery
Wreaths Across America
Wreath pickup starts at 10:00 am at Graceland. Any wreaths not picked up by noon will be considerd a donation and will be placed on a soldier's grave. Program starts at noon and wreath laying directly afterwards. If you are a veteran or know a veteran that would like to participate in the ceremony, please contact our office, 937-498-1653. All are welcome!
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School Programming - Every school in Shelby County, along with Home Schooled, are invited to every program we offer. These award-winning programs are very popular with the schools because we provide a learning experience that is not attainable within the classroom. Each program meets or exceeds Ohio State Curriculum standards.
May - Civil War Day: 8th grade
Manufacturing Day: K-8th Grade (One school in Shelby County is chosen each year)
Downtown Tour: 3rd grade
June - Dare Camp
October - Pioneer Day: 4th grade
The school programs are supported by grants from the Monarch Foundation, Shelby County Community Foundation, Shelby County United Way, and the Sidney/Shelby Chamber of Commerce. We greatly appreciate their continued support.
