Updated: 1/14/2011 
Meigs County Museum
Pomeroy, Ohio
Description

Historical displays; programs; special events for adults and children. Extensive Meigs County history and genealogical research library.

Mission

The Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society, aka the Meigs County Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 and exists to further historical education in Meigs County, Ohio. To this end it maintains a museum for collecting, preserving and interpreting archival materials and artifacts indigenous to Meigs County; encourages historical research; issues publications; sponsors displays, symposia and special events; is concerned with the preservation of historical buildings and sites, and raise such funds needed to carry on the day-to-day operations and purposes of the society.

History

Meigs County Historical Society organized in 1876 and Meigs County Museum opened in 1971.

Artifact Collections

Collection of artifacts relevant to the history of Meigs County - Household, Agriculture, Mining, Clothing, Military, River, Manufacturing, Sports.

Research Collections

Extensive historical and genealogical archives for Meigs County, (including early Probate Records)as well as researchable archives for surrounding areas.

Programs

Day Camp for Youth, lectures, student programs and workshops, youth group archival care workshops.

Governance

Meigs County Historical Society Board of Trustees

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: False

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April 5 - 8, 2025

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

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April 6 - 8, 2025

Nebraska Museum Association 2025 Conference

Hosted by the Knight Museum in Alliance, Nebraska

United States

April 6 - 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

April 27 - 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

TBA

Independence, Oregon

May 5 - 9, 2025

Museum Store Association FORWARD 2025 in LA

The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

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