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.

We have a new mailing address:

P.O. Box 25

Etna, OH 43018

We have a lot going on right now!  Check out the details below…

We’re excited to rededicate the Coninie Homestead Historical Marker.  It was damaged in an unfortunate accident but thanks to the North Valley Bank and City of Pataskala it is back!  We’ll be rededicating it on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Noon at North Valley Bank, 66 East Broad St, Pataskala, OH 43062.

You can get an entry card at any WLHS event or meeting (check our calendar

Or you can buy it now and it will be mailed to you in 5-7 business days.

 

Time is running out!! The contest ends October 12, 2024.  Get your entry card today!!!

If you have a card, don’t forget to return it to us with your vote for the Pataskala Area’s Best Lunch.

It’s back!!!!  Dust off your poodle skirts, saddle shoes and leather jackets, pull out the brylcreem and join us for an old-fashioned sock hop.  We’ll be tacking a trip back to the 50s with great music and memories. There’ll be a prize for the best dressed person and great items available in our silent auction!!  

                    You won’t want to miss it so get your tickets now!!!!

Next Meeting

Join us for our next regular meeting on Thursday October 17, 2024, 6:00pm at the Pataskala Public Library, 101 S Vine St, 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.

Already a member?

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!