Welcome to the West Licking Historical Society!  We are glad you are here.  Please take some time to explore our website to learn more about us and how you can help us on our mission to preserve our community’s past for all generations to come.  Be sure to stop back often as our content changes regularly.

Upcoming Events

Help us on our mission to preserve our community’s past for all generations to come and enjoy some great subs at the same time! Use code WLHS20 when ordering online or mention West Licking Historical Society when ordering in store at Jersey Mike’s, 380 East Broad Street, Pataskala, OH 43062 all day April 26.

We are excited to announce the start of a new series of history talks we’re calling “Let’s Talk About History”.  Join us on Saturday May 4, 2024, 10:30am at Historic Etna Township House as we kick off the series with “All about West Licking Historical Society”  We have three more sessions planned for 2024 and hope to expand this even more in 2025 and beyond.  Admission is free and light refreshments are provided. You won’t want to miss it!  See you there!!

Join us for our next regular meeting on Thursday May 16, 2024, 6:00pm at the Historic Etna Township House, 9363 Hazelton – Etna Road, Pataskala, OH 43068

 Please visit our sponsors page to see the full list of our business sponsors.  Also, please patronize our sponsors and thank them for their generous support!!!

Join Us

We welcome you to join us on our mission of preserving the past of Etna, Harrison and Jersey townships as well as the village of Kirkersville and the city of Pataskala for all generations to come by becoming a member. You can either print out the membership form and send it back to us at the indicated address or click below to join now.

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Donate

Preserving our community’s past requires resources. Your donation will make a lasting impact on our community and since we are a 501c3 tax exempt organization all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.  We deeply appreciate any support you can provide.

Kroger Community Rewards

Choose West Licking Historical Society as your community group and every time you shop at Krogers a portion of your purchase is donated to WLHS.  Here’s how to sign up:

  1. Go to   www.krogercommunityrewards.com
  2. Sign into your Kroger plus digital account.
  3. Go to ‘Community Rewards’ and search for ‘West Licking Historical Society’ by name or by or number BA859. (Note: If you have previously chosen a different organization, you will first have to select “Change Organization”)
  4. Click on the “Enroll” button
 

    It’s as easy as that!