Celebrate West Central Ohio Land Conservancy’s 20th Anniversary with…
Join us for an afternoon celebrating….
the farms, barns, and rural heritage that have shaped our region. Hear from local speakers and community organizations, learn about preserving farmland and historic barns, and enjoy a guided tour of the historic property.
Event Schedule
1 pm: Doors open
1:30 pm: Welcome from WCOLC and Swiss Community Historical Society
2:00 pm: Keith Sommer, Local Historian, History of Barns and Barn Construction in West Central Ohio
2:30 pm: Findlay-Hancock Library, Agricultural History in Hancock County and Researching Your Own History
2:50 pm: West Central Ohio Land Conservancy, Agricultural Preservation
3:10 pm: Ohio Department of Agriculture, Century Farms Program
3:30 pm: Swiss Community Historical Society Open House and Tour
Thank you to our sponsors!
Heritage Sponsor
Community Sponsor
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“Teach the student to see the land, understand what he sees and enjoy what he understands.”
— Aldo Leopold