Historical Society opens history to the public

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Neighbors | Submitted.Poland residents Larry Warren, Bob Wilkeson and Ed Virostek enjoyed their visit to the Schoolhouse during open house in July. There will be another open house on Aug. 14 from 1-3 p.m.

The Poland Historical Society will host its final 2016 summer Open House at the Little Red Schoolhouse, located at 4515 Center Road in Poland Township on Aug. 14 from 1-3 p.m.

The Open House is planned to give the public an inside view of the Schoolhouse, originally built in 1858. The Schoolhouse is currently the meeting place for the Poland Historical Society and houses historical artifacts dating back to the 19th century. Historical Society members will be present to answer questions and provide historical information about Poland.

The Poland Historical Society has two books for sale.

The first book is a reproduction of the book originally published in 1966 and it covers Poland’s Historical Highlights from 1796-1966. The second book, fresh off the presses on May 14, covers Poland’s Historical Highlights from 1966-2016. Both books are approximately 190 pages.

The history of 1796-1966 sells for $10 and the new book, 1966-2016, is $15, which includes 40 pages of color photos. Both books can be purchased at Trolio’s, located at 35 McKinley Way (Towne One Plaza), and at the Village Pantry, located at 221 S. Main St. in Poland. Books will also be mailed for an additional $3.50 per book by sending a check to Poland Historical Society, PO Box 5052, Poland, OH 44514. The cost with added expense is $13.50 for the 1796-1966 book and $18.50 for the 1966-2016 book. Books may also be purchased during Open House activities on Aug. 14.