Michael C. Hayes, age 70, of West Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1954, in Coshocton, to John and Lois (Kinner) Hayes. Mike graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1973 and then worked part-time at the Post Office for several years in Fresno before being transferred […]
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Writer donates book proceeds to Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum
Scott Butler, Ph. D., a 1972 graduate of Coshocton and former Coshocton resident, has written numerous books about Coshocton’s history. His most recent work, “Frontier History of Coshocton,” is the culmination of six years of research and the book that ties all of his other historical books together. Butler began his in-depth study of Coshocton’s […]
Our Town Stories will focus on Christmas carols
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum’s most loved program is back. Staff decided that 2020 needs to end with lots of cheer and happiness, so on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Our Town Stories will focus on Christmas carols. Which carols do you remember singing from your childhood? Did you ever go caroling or did the carolers […]
Scholarly chat with Dr. Scott Butler scheduled
Join the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6-8 p.m. for an annual favorite: A Scholarly Chat with Dr. Scott Butler. Butler will present based on his upcoming book. The topic is based on 16,000 years of frontier history of Coshocton. At the conclusion of the talk, the winners of the 2020 Mary Harris […]
Baker to speak about The Beatles at museum
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum welcomes back local Beatles aficionado, Gary Baker, as he takes us on The Beatles’ final journey from the rooftop concert in January 1969, to the release of “Let It Be,” and the “official” breakup of the band in the spring of 1970. Join us on Facebook Live on Nov. 5 at 6 […]
Mary Harris Prizes essay contest deadline approaching
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum announced the Mary Harris Prizes essay contest for nonfiction writing. The deadline is fast approaching. All entries must be submitted to JHM by Sunday, Nov. 1. Essays must be 1,000-3,000 words and relate to the Coshocton Frontier. The competition is open to persons of any age who reside or work in Coshocton […]
Family Paint Night to focus on stained glass
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is happy to announce Family Paint Night is back. Join the fun Sunday, Oct. 25, from 4-6 p.m. on Facebook Messenger Rooms to create your own stained glass masterpieces inspired by medieval cathedrals. This art class is geared toward children ages 6 and older, and their guardians (moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, etc.). […]
Mary Harris Prizes Essay Contest deadline approaching
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is pleased to announce The Mary Harris Prizes for non-fiction writing. The deadline is fast approaching. All entries must be submitted to JHM by Sunday, Nov. 1. Essays must be 1,000 – 3,000 words and relate to the Coshocton Frontier. The competition is open to persons of any age who reside or […]
Museum introduces a manuscript activity for kids
Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum collections manager Reba Kocher will teach a program all about Medieval manuscripts. Participants will see images of real manuscripts, hear a short description of how they were made, and then see how to draw and paint their own illustrations. This program is online and can be done at one’s leisure. This activity is […]
