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.
It's Almost Here!!!
The 2026 Pataskala Area's Best Lunch Contest kicks off August 1. Watch this space for your chance to purchase your entry card and let your voice be heard!
Summer is upon us. The Street Fair will be here soon. In the meantime, we’ve got a lot happening…..
Come discover how fairs & festivals have been part of our summer fun for over 100 years.
This month we will review military and national resources that you can access to help with your genealogy research.
Our next regular meeting will be after the Street Fair in September. Location and time TBD.
Licking County Historical Alliance Passport Challenge
Here’s your chance to explore local history, discover hidden stories, and celebrate the unique heritage of Licking County!
The challenge runs July 25, 2025 – December 1, 2026
The first 250 people to complete the challenge win a complimentary challenge coin (pictured above)
You can purchase your passport book for $10 by contacting us at info@wlhs2000.org or 740-817-4818 or find the free online version here.
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:
- Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com
- Sign into your Kroger plus digital account.
- 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”)
- Click on the “Enroll” button
It’s as easy as that!