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…

Thanks to all who came for the rededication of the Coninie Homestead Historical Marker.  It was a beuatiful day and we’re thrilled that the marker  sign is back!! 

Thanks to all who participated in the Pataskala Area’s Best Lunch Contest! A huge thank you to the 8 participating restaurants: Barn on York, Wings Etc, Ox-B, Yeti Express, Cumberland Trails, Pizzaroni’s, Eliot’s Wood Fired Grill, Tlaquepaque

If you have a card, don’t forget to return it to us with your vote for the Pataskala Area’s Best Lunch.  We need it back by next Saturday, October 19 as we’ll be announcing the winner at our Cruise Down Memory Lane event!

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!!  

 Time is running out. You must purchase your tickets by Tuesday, October 15!!!!!!!

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!