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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WWII propaganda posters on display at museum
“WWII Posters — Rallying the Home Front” will be on display at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum through Dec. 31. This special exhibit of more than 500 American propaganda posters commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. As the U.S. sent troops to the front lines, artists were recruited to encourage those at home to […]
Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum completes renovation
Last year, in late October, staff at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum in Roscoe Village began the huge undertaking of boxing up the valuable artifacts in the entire museum. “We were closed in January and February for the renovation and opened the first two weeks in March for our Playground of Color display, then had to close […]
Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum closed to public
The health and safety of Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum staff and visitors is the museum’s first priority. As part of the international effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), JHM will be closed to the public until further notice. All programs until May are cancelled. In addition to this, due to the CDC’s orders regarding […]
Enjoy a night out just for women
Ladies, are you ready to indulge in an evening of scrumptious cuisine paired with delectable wines, all while supporting a great cause? The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum promises this and more at the What Women Want dinner and auction at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18. What Women Want – A Night Out Just for Women – features […]
Museum hours updated for March
Think you know JHM? Think again. Have you heard about our recent remodel? Aside from the much-needed cosmetic changes, the renovation has given the museum the opportunity to update its exhibits and displays. Gone are the days of the same ol’ stuff year after year. Next time you come see the museum, be ready for […]
A Playground of Color set for museum
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum knows that the best way to fight those dreary winter doldrums is with an explosion of color – A Playground of Color. This favorite community exhibition featuring elementary school art from Coshocton County, boasts more than 200 works of impressive expressions of talent, freshness and energy. This annual show runs March 1-29 […]
Museum starting Little Artists program for preschoolers
COSHOCTON – Preschoolers and their adult assistants are invited to spend Thursday mornings Jan. 9-30 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. creating masterpieces. Each week they will explore a different art medium, including painting, sculpting, and collage. This will be a fun and educational way for kids to be creative. The very last week (Jan. 30), […]
Museum exhibit celebrates 100th anniversary of the Ohio Farm Bureau
COSHOCTON – A video about the Ohio Farm Bureau’s 100th anniversary sparked the idea to celebrate agriculture here in Coshocton County. “Jesse Whinnery is on the farm bureau board and our friends of the museum board,” said Jennifer Bush, director of the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum. “When he showed us that video last year we thought it […]
