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Beavercreek Historical Society
1368 Research Park Drive, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432,  Phone: (937) 427-5514   E-mail: parks @ci.beavercreek.oh.us                             
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Using Old Tools

Beavercreek Heritage Days and Herb Days are for the entire family, adults and children alike at Wartinger Historical Park, 3080 Kemp Road in Beavercreek. Admittance to the park is free, and there is free parking at the Board of Education parking lot. The handicapped entrance is next to the 1858 Tobias...Zimmer Barn. There are two restrooms located behind the fire station and near the Harshman House. 

1859 Tobias...Zimmer House

1859 Tobias-Zimmer House

Originally located in the "Big Woods" of Beavercreek, Peter Tobias built this house on 42 acres.  He deeded 1/2 acre to Beavercreek Township schools and a one-room schoolhouse was built and used on this property until 1916.The school was built without fronting any road.


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Living History Weeks,  
Public School Program

Ringing the bell


In the spring and fall each year. third and fourth grade students from all five Beavercreek elementary schools, two parochial schools, and many homeschoolers visit Wartinger Historical Park to learn about early pioneer life. They do hands-on activities such as make butter, do the laundry, quilt, spin, finger weave, make candles, make a rag doll, plant or harvest the garden (depending on the season), and learn about herbs.

Ohio Historical Marker

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An Ohio Historical Marker commemorating the First Courthouse in Greene County was dedicated at Alpha in Beavercreek on May 4, 2005.