May
17
12:00 PM12:00

Founder's Day

Canal Winchester Founders Day: Rooted in History

Step back in time and celebrate the rich heritage of Canal Winchester at Founders Day! This beloved annual event honors the deep roots of our community, where tradition and progress intertwine.

Experience the stories that built our town through interactive historical exhibits. Stroll the quaint Oak Street historic complex and enjoy music, local artisans, heritage crafts, and delicious food that reflect the spirit of our past.'  And it's just a short walk to The Art Stroll,  in beautiful downtown Canal Winchester, Destination Canal Winchester's premier event featuring local artists and artisans.

With family-friendly activities, a craft market and more- Founders Day is a chance to connect with history while embracing the present. Join us as we celebrate the people, places, and moments that have shaped Canal Winchester—because we are truly rooted in history.

Interested in becoming a vendor in our craft show?

CLICK HERE!

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Ghost Tour
Oct
18
to Oct 19

Ghost Tour

Join us on our 90 minute walking tour through the historic district of Canal Winchester, where we share the ghostly stories of Winchester's past. Each tour starts from the Historical Complex located at 10 W. Oak Street.

Bus Tours Available- Pre-sell tickets encouraged.

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Ice Cream Social & Blue Ribbon Pie Contest
Sep
1
1:00 PM13:00

Ice Cream Social & Blue Ribbon Pie Contest

On Sunday, September 1st, join us at 10 W Oak Street, Canal Winchester, OH for a fun-filled afternoon featuring a Blue Ribbon Pie Contest showcasing the talents of local bakers. Featuring an array of pies, from classic apple to creative new flavors, all vying for the coveted blue ribbon. Attendees may also enjoy an ice cream social sponsored by Johnson's Ice Cream, where they can sample a variety of delicious, locally-made flavors. We look forward to this event being a sweet success, bringing neighbors together to celebrate local culinary talent and enjoy some summer treats.

LINK TO REGISTER AS A PIE BAKER

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Golf Outing
Jun
7
7:00 AM07:00

Golf Outing

Please join us for our annual golf outing a d fundraiser.

18 holes, lunch provided, prizes and more!

$75 per golfer or $300 per team.

Registration starts at 7am and Shotgun start at 8am.

Tee Gifts, Team prizes, Skill Prizes, Hole in One Prizes, 50-50, Raffle Prizes, Skins Games, Mulligans and Lunch included.

Sponsorships available.

Questions? Contact Steve Donahue 614-837-7693

Please send checks to:
Canal Winchester Area Historical Society

P.O. Box 15

Canal Winchester, OH 43110

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Founder's Day- Artventure, Canal Winchester and the Arts. Past and Present
May
18
12:00 PM12:00

Founder's Day- Artventure, Canal Winchester and the Arts. Past and Present

There will be an exhibit of artists past and present including Dick Weiser and Robert Warren.  Poverty String Band will play, and we will have a food truck and snow cone vendor. There will be 12 craft vendors and Family Activities. The family fun activities will include sidewalk chalking, face painting by a local artist, a rock painting area for families, an art scavenger hunt, and a kid's art exhibit.

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Christmas in the Village
Dec
1
to Dec 2

Christmas in the Village

Canal Winchester’s annual storybook Christmas celebration will be held in the city’s historic downtown on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.

The free festival features activities inside businesses and on the sidewalks and streets of downtown Canal Winchester.

Christmas in the Village is a partnership between the City of Canal Winchester and Destination: Canal Winchester. 

Activities and attractions for 2023 are still being finalized!  Check out all the fun we had last year for an idea of what's to come.

Both Nights:

  • Tree Lighting - Begins at 6:00 PM at Stradley Place Greenspace, Courtesy of Santa Claus

  • Visit with Santa - Interurban Depot, Courtesy of Wright-Patt Credit Union

  • Christmas Trolley - Stops at Faith United Methodist Church (North Side of Columbus Street), Community Center, and Historical Complex 

  • Popcorn Station - Hosted by Miss CW Pageant Queens, Stradley Gazebo

  • Children's Train Rides - Courtesy of Lithopolis Honey Fest, South High Street

  • Ice Sculptures - Stradley Place

  • Meet Rudolph's Reindeer Friends - Stradley Greenspace

  • Hayrides - Courtesy of Dill’s Greenhouse, local volunteers, and Miss CW Pageant Queens, South High Street

  • Sleigh Rides - Courtesy of Destination: Canal Winchester, South High Street

  • Iceless Skating Rink - With help from New Life Church volunteers, Shades Parking Lot

  • Gingerbread House Contest - Hosted by Kelly Abbott & The "A" Team - HER/Howard Hanna Realtors (11 S. High) 

  • Christmas Crafts - Hosted by CW Goddard School, Town Hall (10 N. High)

  • Craft Bazaar & Train Display - Community Center (45 E. Waterloo), Courtesy of Destination: Canal Winchester

  • Rising Sun Coffee Truck - Outside the Community Center (45 E. Waterloo)

Friday Only:

  • Santa Arrives by Firetruck - Santa arriving downtown at 6:00 PM. View the route!

Saturday Only:

Visit our Historic Downtown Business District

during Christmas in the Village!

For those visiting our Historic Downtown Business District during Christmas in the Village, the following activities will be hosted by businesses located outside of the Christmas in the Village street closures.  Please use sidewalks and crosswalks when walking downtown, and watch carefully and cautiously for traffic.

  • Free hot chocolate and cookies, plus a *Christmas Market - Hosted by David's United Church of Christ (80 W. Columbus) *Market is Saturday only

  • Free cookies, hot beverages, and activities for kids - Faith United Methodist Church (15 W. Columbus)

  • Paint an Ornament - $1 fee, Hosted by Square Canvas (10 E. Waterloo)

  • Pet Pictures with Santa - Hosted by Friends for Life Animal Haven, Vasko Office (19 N. High) *Suggested $10 donation

  • Meet Santa's Elves and Get Reindeer Food - Hosted by Olivia Hammond, ERA Real Solutions Realty (35 N. High)

  • Meet Rudolph - Hosted by Jennifer Kitchen, Rise Realty (36 N. High)

  • Mini Nativity Craft - Hosted by House of Therapy (52 N. High)

  • "Storybook Christmas: Polar Express" Special Themed Activities - Hosted by the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society (10 W. Oak) 

  • Food, Friends, & Fa-La-La Fun!- Hosted by our many quaint local shops & restaurants along High Street and Waterloo Street!

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Ghost Tours (ticketed event)
Oct
20
to Oct 21

Ghost Tours (ticketed event)

The Canal Winchester Area Historical Society will "bring history to life" in downtown Canal Winchester on October 20 and 21, 2023, as they present the fifteenth annual Historic Ghost Tour, exploring six historic locations throughout downtown Canal Winchester.

The walking tours last about 90 minutes and begin at 7 p.m. each night.  Each tour starts from the Historical Complex located at 10 W. Oak Street. Tickets may be purchased at the Train Depot beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the last tour departing at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are also available for purchase online for pick up at will call.

LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE.

Tickets are offered at $10 per adult and $5 per student aged 6-18; children 5 and under will be free.  Proceeds help to support the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society's core programs and preservation projects.  For more information, visit cwhistory.org.

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Founder's Day
Oct
14
9:00 AM09:00

Founder's Day

History will come alive at Canal Winchester Founders Day as we offer the experience to live life in the eighteen-sixties. Meet Abraham Lincoln and hear him deliver the Gettysburg Address, listen to Civil War era music and enjoy a picnic lunch while children play lawn games on the grass.

Additionally, we offer the opportunity to participate in a civil war re-enactment.

 

Join us at 9:00 AM as we dedicate the day to Pvt. Alfred Cannon, a resident of Canal Winchester and  Union Soldier who died in a POW camp during the Civil War.

 

Interested in being a craft vendor?

https://forms.gle/8Ufnr3rBoHH9hB746

 

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