The Site of the First Deeded Property in Greenwich Township, Huron County, Ohio
The Site of the First Deeded Property in Greenwich Township, Huron County, Ohio
October 30, 1817 by Joseph Washburn Jr.
On Saturday, May 20, 2017 the Greenwich Area Historical Society placed this sign near the site of Joseph Washburn’s Grist Mill on the Vermilion River. This is the site of the property described by the first deed recorded by Huron County officials in Greenwich Township of Ohio on October 30, 1817.
2017 GAHS Bicentennial Opening Ceremony – June 29, 2017
2017 Bicentennial Queen Pageant
All pictures by Erica Stevens
Skye Mills, Runner-Up & Kennedy Risner, 2017 Bicentennial Queen
GAHS Opening Ceremony Greenwich Area Bicentennial
Emcee Clark Hunter at the start of the Opening Ceremony
Royce Johnston offering the Invocation
Eric Robinson offering the Scripture Reading
Ron Zoz – History of the Firelands
Melissa Hartley spoke of her 6th Great Uncle and his first land deed recorded in Greenwich Township – October 30, 1817
Greenwich Mayor Wes Sallee welcomed the crowd and introduced State Rep. Dick Stein
Ohio Representative Mr. Richard Stein presenting a Resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives
The Lamoreaux Sisters – singing in the Rain
Recognition of World War II Vets
Recognition of Honorary Grand Marshall, Mr. Sylbert Strimple
Roger Blair presentation of the Senior Bicentennial Queen: Julia Blair
Memories of Greenwich:
Roberta Rheinbolt Ronk Greenwich High School Grad 1958
Memories of Greenwich:
Martha Lee Underwood Grimm, Greenwich High School Grad 1955
Memories of Greenwich:
Jennie Beasore Ebinger, Greenwich High School Grad 1949
2017 Fireman’s Festival Weekend and GAHS Bicentennial Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The Site of the First Deeded Property in Greenwich Township
October 30, 1817 by Joseph Washburn Jr.
On Saturday, May 20, 2017 the Greenwich Area Historical Society placed this sign near the site of Joseph Washburn’s Grist Mill on the Vermilion River. This is the site of the property described by the first deed recorded by Huron County officials in Greenwich Township of Ohio on October 30, 1817.
Fireman’s Festival Weekend Activities:
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 – Greenwich Area Bicentennial Queen Pageant – 7 PM – SC Middle School Cafeteria. 
Thursday, June 29, 2017 – Greenwich Area Bicentennial Celebration: 1817-2017 – Opening Cememony – 5 PM – By the Old School. 
& Museum
Friday through Sunday, June 30 through July 2, 2017 – Tri Community Fireman’s Festival. 
Monday, July 3, 2017 – Greenwich Area Bicentennial Celebration: 1817-2017 – Closing Cememony – 5 PM – By the Old School & Museum. 
GAHS BiCentennial Program Book Fundraiser –
GAHS BiCentennial History Book Fundraiser
We are in the process of publishing a book to commemorate the settling of Greenwich Township. We would like to include your business and family.
Click here to print the GAHS BiCentennial Fundraiser Form – Businesses and Families can print this form – Fill out the information – Bring this form, attached pictures, logos, etc. and the fee by January 15, 2017 to the Greenwich Library – ask for Chris Mills;
To include a simple Memorial listing of your family on the Family Page of the GAHS BiCentennial Book, on a plain piece of paper write the names (using Capitol Letters) to be memorialized (for example: Mortimer Maynard 1858 – 1922) and place in an envelope with your name and address as the return address. Include a check made out to GAHS for $10 for each name to be memorialized. (5 names = $50) All listings must be received by January 15, 2017. Drop off or send all memorial listings to:
Chris Mills, Secretary GAHS, Greenwich Library, 4 New Street, Greenwich, OH 44837
Need more information call:
Charles Magill – (419) 896-3298
or Clark Hunter – (419) 752-1404
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