n the last quarter of 2023, the New Albany-Plain Township Historical Society (NAPTHS) established a committee to explore the possibilities of erecting a Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Committee members are: NAPTHS President Dennis Keesee, Doug Brahler, Tim Butsko, David Gerhardt, Dave Halsey, Monica Morgan, Jerry Rees.
New Albany-Plain Township Historical Society: June – Sept. 2024 Newsletter – THE VIETNAM EXPERIENCE – MARJORIE (DORAN) KEESEE – DORAN’S FARM MARKET – THE STORIES BEHIND NEW ALBANY’S STREET NAMES – and more.
New Albany-Plain Township Historical Society: January – May 2024 Newsletter | NAPTHS Newsletter Addition – January-May 2024 – A special story by Society Member Douglas Brahler about his intriguing adventure in France during September 2023
Preserving Photographs Preserving photographs is an important part of our mission to document local history. Photos help us to remember the people who built and lived in our community. In an ongoing effort, our volunteers scan donated photos and store the originals in archival packaging to preserve them for future generations. Our collection to date…
New Albany-Plain Township Historical Society
NEWSLETTER
October – December 2023
May 20th began as a rainy day but cleared up before the start of the parade and open house. We are proud of Dennis and Teresa Keesee (above) who were named 2023 Founders Day Grand Marshals.
During the summer of 2020 while looking at lots offered online by Cowan’s Americana Auctions, I came across a group of
receipts for purchases in Franklinton, Ohio, during the war of 1812 with other early Ohio papers.
The Historical Society proudly showcased some of the Matt Myhal Navy aviation collection at the Ealy House on August 20
and 27. Matt was born in Youngstown on November 13, 1969, and passed away on August 26, 2021 from Covid-19.
A Need for Speed This Saturday, August 27th from 10 AM until 4PM we will showcase our Top Gun Naval Aviator display at the Ealy House in New Albany. I am honored to say that long time New Albany resident Jim Bryant will be joining us throughout the morning. Mr. Bryant is the last WWII…
Open House The Ealy House will be open to visitors on July 4th 2022 from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Stop by to tour the house or just to say hello! The address is 6359 E. Dublin Granville Road in New Albany, OH.