Presenting and Preserving the Heritage
of Granville, Ohio

The Granville Historical Society is a dynamic, vibrant organization devoted to the history of this remarkable area. We run a museum and archives, publish books and periodicals, host lectures, help with genealogical and historical research, and much more.

Find out more about the GHS here

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Participate in the Licking County Passport Challenge!
Jul 29
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Participate in the Licking County Passport Challenge!
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Find out more about the Passport Challenge!

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Volunteers Wanted for 2026!
Apr 3
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Volunteers Wanted for 2026!
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We’d love for you to join us!

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New Free Self-Guided Walking Tour
May 15
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New Free Self-Guided Walking Tour
The Granville Historical Society

Announcing a new, free, self-guided walking tour of Granville!

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June Modern Times Now Available
May 31
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June Modern Times Now Available
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The latest Modern Times is now available.

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Old Colony Burying Ground Cleaning Day (rain date June 13)
Jun 6
Old Colony Burying Ground
Old Colony Burying Ground Cleaning Day (rain date June 13)
Old Colony Burying Ground

Join us to help clean and improve the Old Colony Burying Ground!

Old Colony Burying Ground
Lecture: "A Nation in Crisis: The Civil War & Reconstruction--Local, National, and Global Perspectives"
Jun 10
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Lecture: "A Nation in Crisis: The Civil War & Reconstruction--Local, National, and Global Perspectives"
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Join us for a talk by Denison Professor Mitchell Snay on the Civil War and Reconstruction.

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Register by June 12 for the Juneteenth History Tour Bike Ride
Jun 20
Register by June 12 for the Juneteenth History Tour Bike Ride

Join us for the Juneteenth History Tour Bike Ride!

Revolutionary Reenactors to Mark Veterans' Graves in Old Colony
Jul 3
Old Colony Burying Ground
Revolutionary Reenactors to Mark Veterans' Graves in Old Colony
Old Colony Burying Ground

Come see Revolutionary War reenactors to mark veterans' graves in the OCBG!

Old Colony Burying Ground
Meet the Patriots! Event at the Old Colony Burying Ground (rain date July 5)
Jul 3
Old Colony Burying Ground
Meet the Patriots! Event at the Old Colony Burying Ground (rain date July 5)
Old Colony Burying Ground

Come meet the Revolutionary War veterans and their wives in the OCBG!

Old Colony Burying Ground
 

VISIT US

The GHS runs a museum (open seasonally) and the Robinson Research Center (open Thursdays year-round).  We look forward to seeing you soon.

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VISIT OUR ONLINE SHOP FOR GHS PUBLICATIONS

VISIT OUR ONLINE SHOP FOR GHS PUBLICATIONS

SHOP OUR ONLINE STORE

The Granville Historical Society has published widely on the history of Granville and the surrounding area. We also have postcards and other gift items for sale.

GHS Online Store →