Poland Historical Society adds to local history book

As part of Poland’s Sesquicentennial in 2016, the Poland Historical Society will publish a supplemental history book to the original Poland Historical Highlights, which covered Poland’s History from 1866-1966. The soft-bound supplemental book will cover Poland’s Historical Highlights that have occurred since 1966.

The new book will be available for sale at the June 2016 Celebrate Poland event. Proceeds will benefit the Historical Society.

The Society is providing an opportunity for those who have memories of historical events in Poland from 1966-2016 to help record and preserve the history during this time period for future generations. Community organizations and businesses may also submit a history of their group or update existing histories.

Articles should be limited to 500 words. You may also submit photographs, preferably a JPG file by email. You can mail your writings to the Poland Historical Society, P.O. Box 5052, Poland, OH 44514, however, they would prefer a digital Microsoft Word file for easy editing emailed to phs@polandtownship.com by March 1. Call 330-536-6877 for further information.

The Poland Historical Society reserves the right to edit and publish all writings submitted.

Also, a submitted article may be rejected and not used as deemed appropriate by the Historical Society. It is not the intent to publish personal or family biographical sketches in this book. They will concentrate on documenting events that have occurred in Poland or influenced the lives of the community.

They also need volunteers to help with this project to write historical articles, edit articles and to solicit advertisers. If you are interested in this opportunity, send an email to phs@polandtownship.com and indicate how you can help.