CRAWFORD COUNTY―On Sunday afternoon, eleven organizations in Crawford County gathered at Lowe-Volk Park to launch a new Summer Passport Program for adults and children. The program aims to showcase the county’s rich history while promoting local organizations and sharing costs.
In addition to the Summer Passport Program, the organizations also signed a Declaration of Understanding. This document, signed by a representative from each organization, highlights their commitment to promoting local history and working together to achieve this goal.
The Crawford County History Alliance is represented by the Bucyrus Historical Society, Crawford County Center for the Arts, Crawford Park District, Crestline Historical Society, Friends of the Big Four Depot, Galion History Center, Gill House (Preserving Galion, Inc.), Harvey One Room School, New Washington Historical Society, Ohio Lincoln Highway (Hopley Monument restoration), and the T&OC Depot.
More than 300 people attended the fair to get their summer passports with details on when to visit each location and their activities. The passports will culminate in two weekends of Sunday bus trips to all eleven places in late September and early October.
The signing of the declaration and the launch of the Summer Passport Program have been a year in the making. The organizations have met quarterly to discuss ways to promote local history and work together to share costs.
The Crawford County History Alliance hopes that the Summer Passport Program and the signing of the declaration will encourage residents and visitors alike to explore the rich history of Crawford County. By working together, the organizations believe that they can promote their individual missions while also highlighting the county’s unique heritage.
The Summer Passport Program is now available, and visitors can obtain their passports from any of the participating organizations. The program will run throughout the summer, culminating in two weekends of Sunday bus trips to all eleven locations.