We accept Donations
The generous support and contributions from people like you enable us to collect and preserve local history for future generations to see and enjoy in our community's 100 year-old Historical Museum located in the heart of downtown Pickerington.
The Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Your donation may be tax deductible. Please contact your tax advisor for information.
Thank you!
About Us
Historical Society Mission and History:
The Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society has been an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization since 1987. Its mission is to preserve our community's past for future generations to see and use.
Our Historical Society has maintained a museum in the community's Carnegie Library since 1993 -- the year the library moved into its new facility. The Carnegie Library originally opened in 1916 with the aid of a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie. The building remains one of the few Carnegie-financed buildings that exist in Central Ohio.
Our Museum:
Our Museum, located in the center of historic downtown Pickerington, tells the story of Pickerington-Violet Township. Admission is free.
Artifacts include prehistoric Native American tools and weapons collected around Pickerington, an original town pump, restored 1879 Taber pump organ, the cooking stove and photos once residing inside Moore's Pool Hall, photos of our high school graduating classes from 1909-1981, and much more.
A reference and reading area is available for public research of historic documents, directories, and photos, along with a searchable database of all graves in Violet Cemetery.
Getting Involved:
We are an all-volunteer organization and depend upon the generosity of our Historical Society members, Museum visitors, and the community for support and funding of projects and programs. You can help by:
- Becoming a member. Click for Membership Application and more information.
- Volunteering to help at our Museum during Open Houses, for tours, special events, and Museum maintenance. For more information or to sign up, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Stephanie Johnson at "Contact Us" below or visit Volunteer Sign Up to choose a date/event.
- Donating an object/document of local historical interest, or making a monetary contribution at the "Donate Now" box.
Historical Society News
Fun times at "Kids Day at the Museum"
The young and "young at heart" gathered at our Historical Museum on Sunday afternoon, August 7 to play old-time games, dress Barbie dolls, and spin the Prize Wheel! Retired school teacher, Kay Helm,
helped the children create dolls and enjoy toys used by children long ago.
Be sure to join us for the Museum's next Sunday afternoon event on September 11 from 2-4pm: "A Look Back at 1970's Pickerington". Hope to see you there! Admission is free.
Museum Volunteers Needed
If you would like to volunteer to help with upcoming Historical Society programs and activities -- from July through December -- please pick and choose a date/event at our "Sign Up Genius" account.
Simply click on the "Sign Up Here" link below. Leave a message at 614-382-5989 if you have questions or problems with signing up on Sign Up Genius. We'd love to hear from you!
Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society: 2022 Volunteer Jobs - SIGN UP HERE
