Welcome to Licking County’s 150th anniversary commemoration of the Civil War

The Civil War sesquicentennial (2011-2015) provides a wonderful opportunity for our county to rediscover the many ways in which Ohioans, and Licking County residents, had a deep and lasting impact on the war, how the war transformed Licking County and how our culture is still affected today. The story of the Civil War has an impact on every community in our state, especially Licking County.

Because Licking County played such an important role in the Civil War, several businesses and organizations have united to form a committee celebrating the 150^th anniversary through a series of events set to commence in January 2011 and continue through December 2011. Each month, these businesses and organizations located throughout Licking County will host various events at their location to showcase different aspects of the Civil War. These events are a compilation of art, theater, education, lecture and historic genres in an effort to appeal a multitude of patrons.

Licking County’s 150^th Anniversary Celebration of the Civil War is a salute to those brave men, women and children who sacrificed so much to shape the country we cherish today. Licking County’s Civil War celebration not only focuses on battles, it also highlights the humanitarian side of the war. The affects seen on the home front; the instantaneous role transformation of women becoming the sole provider for their families and children witnessing the heinous results of battle in losing parents and loved ones. These stories are both tragic and triumphant and will be celebrated in tribute to these individuals. In five years, hundreds of battles were fought, thousands of lives were lost and a country was changed forever.

 A collector’s booklet of Licking County’s 150^th Anniversary Celebration of the Civil War has been compiled as a guide to the 2011 Civil War anniversary events. This guide is much more than a schedule of events. It contains personal historical accounts, stories, excerpts and photos from the Civil War, each painting a vivid image of what life was like on and off the battlefield. To receive your free copy of Licking County’s 150^th Anniversary Celebration of the Civil War Guide, please visit any of these locations:

Denison University
Granville Historical Society
Licking County Arts
Licking County Arts
Licking County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
Licking County Genealogy Society
Licking County Historical Society
Licking Valley Heritage Society
Robbins Hunter Museum
Sherwood-Davison House Museum
The City of Newark
The Hufford House Museum
The Midland Theatre
The Newark Earthworks
The Ohio State University at Newark
The Ridge Museum
The West Licking Historical Society
The Works:  Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology

We invite you to browse our web site, visit our linking sites and return frequently to stay updated on the latest Civil War anniversary activities and events. 2011 promises to be a wonderful year of reflection, remembrance and celebration. These events transcend generations and build a portal allowing attendees to travel back in history and get a glimpse of the events that shaped our country’s future.  

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