PO box 14 Batavia Ohio 45103

Welcome to the Clermont County Historical Society

Explore our dedicated commitment to the preservation of Clermont County's history through our artifacts, records, and exhibits.

We are currently working behind the scenes, digitizing collections and creating a brand new website experience
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📣 Big News: We Are Moving!

We are moving into our new Home at the Batavia Armory

We are excited to announce we have a new home. 65N. Second Street, Batavia Ohio.  Please bear with us as we move our Archives and collections and continue with our digitizing efforts.

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Community Engagement

Connect with others who share your passion for history through our events and programs designed for all ages. 

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25 July 2026

25 July

Free Patriotic Concert by the Williamsburg Community Band

Come enjoy the Williamsburg Community Band play a Patriotic concert at our new home in the Historic Batavia Armory.

Hear songs such as  "FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN", " AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL," "THE ARMED SERVICES MEDLEY," "GOD BLESS AMERICA," "STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER, and other Patriotic tunes.

Williamsburg Community Band

25 July 2026
7:00 PM
Batavia Armory 65 N. Second St. Batavia, OH 45103
15 August 2026

15 August

Clermont County and the American 250: Honoring Our Revolutionary War Veterans.

Join the Clermont County Historical Society for a special presentation by our very own historian, Cindy Johnson. As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary, Cindy will share her dedicated research into the lives and legacies of the Revolutionary War veterans who called Clermont County home. Discover the stories behind the search and learn how we are honoring these local heroes for this historic milestone.

Speaker: Cindy Johnson

15 August 2026
1:00 PM
Batavia Library
19 September 2026

19 SEPTEMBER

Have you ever wondered about the stories hidden within your family tree? Whether you are just beginning your search or have hit a "brick wall" in your research, join us for a special presentation by Paige Craig of the Clermont County Genealogical Society.

Paige Craig will help provide a roadmap for navigating the fascinating world of family history. She will highlight the incredible physical resources available at the CCGS Research Library (located within the Batavia Library), as well as the powerful online tools available to modern researchers. From census records to local archives, learn how to piece together the lives of your ancestors and preserve your family’s legacy for generations to come.

Speaker: Paige Craig

19 OSeptember 2026

1:00 PM
Batavia Library
20 September 2026

20 SEPTEMBER

A Call to Armory: Clermont County Historical Society's Housewarming!

Please join your friends, neighbors, and specialists interested in local, architectural, military, or international history and genealogy at our county seat's beautifully restored armory. While others have disappeared, Clermont County's armory is thriving, having been brilliantly adapted to host many functions, from local governance to live music. The Clermont County Historical Society has recently moved in, and we invite anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes tour to stop by for refreshments, a brief talk on the role of armories in our history, and to find your family's name in the amazing ledger books the Village of Batavia has preserved throughout the town's history. This is the first time these volumes will be on public display. Come explore the armory and soaring live music played in the best acoustics in the county!

20 September 2026

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
03 October 2026

03 October

Free Concert by Renowned Violinist Dr. Andrii Isakov

We are thrilled to announce a special evening of music at the Batavia Armory! On October 3, at 7:30 PM, Ukrainian musician Dr. Andrii Isakov will perform a free concert for the community.

Dr. Isakov is a renowned violinist and a Professor of Violin at The Ohio State University. He has performed to critical acclaim across Europe and the United States, appearing as a featured soloist with prestigious ensembles including:

  • The National Ukrainian Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Lviv Symphony Orchestra

  • Khmelnytskyi Symphony Orchestra

  • Cremona Music Academy Chamber Orchestra

  • CCM Philharmonia Orchestra (Concerto Competition Winner)

  • The Ohio State Symphony Orchestra

Concert Violinist Dr. Andrii Isakov

03 October 2026
7:30 PM
Batavia Armory 65 N. Second St. Batavia, OH 45103
17 October 2026

17 October

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Speaker: Jeffrey Wilson

 17October 2026
1:00 PM
Batavia Library 180 S. 3rd St. Batavia, OH 45103

Historical Preservation Efforts

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Our Past, Present, and Future

A glimpse into the history we've preserved and the community we've built togeather.

To preserve, protect and promote the historical heritage of Clermont County, Ohio for the betterment, enlightenment and well-being of its citizens by:

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  • Actively collecting and preserving historical records, documents, photographs and artifacts and making them available to the public.
  • Disseminating information through interpretive exhibits, presentations, and publications to schools, civic organizations, local government, and the public.
  • Encouraging the preservation of buildings, monuments, and sites of historical value.
  • Cooperating with other historical societies and organizations having purposes in keeping with those of this Society.

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Educational Resources

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Historical Records Access

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Artifact Exhibitions

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Educational Programs

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Community Events

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Research Assistance

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Archival Collections

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DR. KELLY WRIGHT
President-Curator
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Sean Chaney
Vice-Pres - Technologies
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Emily Jones
Treasurer
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Cindy Johnson
Secretary - Social Media - Historian