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Greenfield Honors those who have Made a Difference with Bike Racks/BenchesHave you seen our first two beautiful bike rack/benches in uptown Greenfield honoring many of our past citizens who made a difference? They consist of a bench and metal silhouette depicting the particular person. They are a welcoming addition to our village and offer a place to rest and learn about the individual. On the bench is a brief description of the person and a QR code that can be scanned for more information. The first two benches feature George Braxton and Drusilla Blackburn. Visit these additions to our uptown and watch for additional benches in the future! Bet You Thought Electric Cars are a Recent Thing...Think again. Did you know an Electric Car appeared in Greenfield around 1902? F.R. Harris in his book Greenfield Chronicles highlights numerous cars in Greenfield over 100 years ago, including an electric car! Today is Tomorrow’s HistoryWe often just think of Greenfield’s rich history as something that occurred in the past, maybe even a century or two ago. Actually, our history is truly living as we have businesses today making a difference in our community. To read more about some of these successful entrepreneurs, click here. What’s your idea that will begin and prosper in Greenfield? Did You Know about these Greenfielders who Made a Difference?Place mouse on the picture to pause, click picture for more information.
Photo ScrapbookThe Society has a wealth of photos depicting life in Greenfield and we share a few in our virtual scrapbook. This collection will change periodically and we hope you will take the time to comment on any of the photos if you know something about it or perhaps you can identify any of the people who may be shown. Thanks and enjoy the photos. Check out these photos of mothers and family. View the Photo ScrapbookHere's an interesting look at various homes and businesses in Greenfield - how they looked in the past, and a more current look. View this Then and Now look at the changing landscape of Greenfield. |
Ghost Walk 2025The Greenfield Historical Society’s annual Ghost Walk will be held October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Old Burying Ground on South Front Street. Travellers Rest will be open at 5 for visitors to check out the displays of Greenfield’s history. This year the ghosts will be speaking on the steps of the patio. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs for their comfort and come enjoy the stories of Greenfield’s history. The ghosts are all graduates of Greenfield High School prior to 1902 and will be coming back to visit an ancestor buried in the Old Burying Ground. Kate Dwyer, one of the first graduates of 1871, is coming back to visit her father Andrew Dwyer, who was a Greenfield dentist. Kate was a teacher in the school and the first high school principal. Quincey Gray will be portraying Miss Dwyer. John Hyer, an 1873 graduate of Greenfield High School will be returning to visit his grandparents Jacob and Mary Homan Hyer. John went on to work in the United States Patent Office in Washington D. C. His story will be told by Gavin McCune. Also, from the class of 1873, Jeanette Fellers will return to visit her father Dr. Samuel Fellers. Jeanette was a teacher in the school until she married and moved away. Miss Fellers will be portrayed by Sonya Curren. Wenona Marlin, class of 1888, will be visiting her maternal great grandfather William Reed who served in the War of 1812. Wenona was a journalist and was active in the women’s suffrage movement. Tonia McLanahan will portray Wenona. The final ghost is Robert Smith McGarraugh, a graduate of 1901. Robert will be returning to visit Thomas McGarraugh, a doctor during Greenfield’s early years. Robert was a mechanical engineer who worked in the mining business in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Peru. He will be portrayed by Kevin Curren. So, come Monday October 13, to Travellers Rest and the Old Burying Ground, bring a chair and enjoy the stories of Greenfield and its historic citizens. 
Photo Caption: Otis Wagner portraying a ghost from a past Ghost Walk. The KKK visits GreenfieldView these articles that appeared in The Greenfield Republican in 1923. Home of the ONLY African-American Automobile Manufacturer in America!C.R. Patterson and Frederick Patterson were inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, MI, July 22, 2021! You can see the video acceptance speech from one of C.R.'s descendants, Richard Patterson, here. The C.R. Patterson Mural Dedication July 20, 2024. Be sure to check out the Patterson storyboard display on Washington Street. The Historical Society of Greenfield Ohio, formed in 1949, is non-profit and exists to further historical preservation and education in Greenfield, Ohio, and the surrounding area. To this end it shall own and maintain all Greenfield Historical Society’s properties for collecting, preserving and interpreting archival materials and artifacts indigenous to the Greenfield area; encourage historical research; sponsor programs, displays and special events; be concerned with the preservation of historical buildings and cooperate with other organizations interested in historic preservation. Officers and Board of Trustees
Jay Hardy, Co-President Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees normally meets the first Thursday of each month at Travellers Rest (see Calendar for times). The meeting is open to the public. Travellers Rest is open on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. During the months of December, January, and February, Travellers Rest will NOT be open Thursday afternoons, unless special arrangements are made. Normal Thursday hours will resume beginning in March. In addition, we will not be open on Thanksgiving.
Contact us Check our CalendarFor all scheduled events, please visit our Website Calendar as it will have the most current information. It will also list some events sponsored by other historical societies within Highland County.
Let us Host your MeetingConsider having your meeting or class reunion at the Grain and Hay building. Contact us for details and costs. The pictures on the Greenfield Historical Society website cannot be used without permission. |
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