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Conestoga was established in 1986 to enhance community support for the Ohio Historical Society. Conestoga members can participate in a wide variety of social and educational events, such as:
- Guided tours of historical sites and museums around Ohio;
- Behind-the-scenes private tours and lectures;
- Membership in the Ohio Historical Society, including free admission to all of the Society’s historical sites and a subscription to the Society's award-winning magazine TIMELINE; and
- Discounts at the Ohio History Stores, to name a few.
Conestoga welcomes members of all ages and interests. Membership currently costs $100 for a single membership and $150 for a couple membership. Dues include admission to all regularly scheduled Conestoga social events and educational programs, as well as all the benefits of the OHS History Lover membership.
As a support group, Conestoga plans and organizes fundraising activities, such as the Trinket or Treasure benefit event, to raise money for the Ohio Historical Society. Opportunities for involvement are plentiful and varied.
Conestoga members can also elect to purchase optional bus trips to historical sites. These travel packages are not included in Conestoga’s membership dues.
For information on how to join Conestoga, please contact Suzanne Garrett-Bell, OHS Membership Manager, at (800) 686-1545 or sgarrett-bell@ohiohistory.org.
July 1 - August 15, 2007
Membership Campaign
Recruit a friend, neighbor or acquaintance to become a member of Conestoga.
September 16, 2007, 2:00-5:00 pm
Relish Ohio and Membership Reception
Ohio Village
As a benefit of membership, you are invited to Relish Ohio in the Ohio Village and reception where the membership campaign results and prizes will be announced.
October 25, 2007
Bus trip to Decorative Arts Center
"Ohio Collects Native American Art" exhibit and tour of historic homes
Lancaster, Ohio
We will be visiting the historical Reese-Peters House, home of the "Decorative Arts Center of Ohio." We will have lunch and visit other historical Lancaster landmarks before returning to the Ohio Historical Center. This will be a fee based program.
December 2, 2007
Annual Holiday Party
Ohio Historical Center
This event is free to members; a guest fee will be charged.
January 26, 2008, 10:00 am - noon
Ohio Humanities Council guest speaker, Damian Bowerman as John D. Rockefeller
Ohio Historical Center Auditorium
Free to members; nominal fee for guests.
February 23, 2008, 10:00 am - noon
"Collections" lecture by Andrew Richmond of Garth's and Cheryl Straker of OHS
Ohio Historical Center Auditorium
Free to members; nominal fee for guests.
April 17, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Conestoga member, George W. Paulson, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Neurology at The Ohio State University, will discuss his latest book, Hilltop, a Hospital and Santuary for Healing, its Past and its Future.
Ohio Historical Center Auditorium
Lecture open to all at no charge, donations accepted.
May 4, 2008
Theme-based Patron Party
Fee based
June 8, 2008
Annual Meeting
Ohio Historical Center
Conestoga Board of Directors
Conestoga Past Presidents
For additional information about supporting The Ohio Historical Society Foundation, please contact us at:
The Ohio Historical Society Foundation
1982 Velma Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211
614.297.2320
800.647.6921
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