2023 Prism Awards – OJHS honored to receive our 60 Years of Service Award!

In May of 2023, OJHS attended the Prism Awards event held by the Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce at Maumee Bay State Park. OJHS was honored to receive our 60 Years of Service AWARD! It was such a special night for the Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society!

FINDING YOUR ROOTS – Genealogy Workshops with Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator

(Spring 2023)

OJHS hosted FINDING YOUR ROOTS, a six-workshop Genealogy Event hosted by The Genealogy Investigator, Kelley Amstutz that began in March and wrapped in May of 2023!

Students learned How to Write Their Story, Tackling a Research Project, Proving or Disproving Family Stories, How to Use Census Records, Death Record Research, & How to Get Started with Family Trees.

2023 Annual Rummage Sale at Brandville

In May, OJHS had our Annual Rummage Sale! There were so many great finds and we are so thankful for all our volunteers for their help with this great event!!!

Herb & Gardening Class with Cindy Bench, Bench Farms

On Thursday, April 20th, 2023, Cindy Bench, from Bench Farms spread her knowledge with classes on Herbs and Gardening at the Jerusalem Township Fire Hall.

Apple Butter Stir

October 8th & 9th 2022

Our volunteers gathered to core, peel, and stir apples to create OJHS’ traditional apple butter. Proceeds from Homemade Apple Butter Sales benefit Clay High School Scholarships