BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Crawford County History Alliance is joining the statewide America 250 Ohio celebration this April by highlighting the region’s rich transit heritage through the theme of “Transportation Month.”
The Alliance, a collaborative group of nearly 15 local organizations, is showcasing exhibits ranging from the Crestline Historical Society’s model roundhouse and interactive floor tracks to the Galion History Center’s “On the Move” exhibit featuring vintage carriages and steamrollers. A centerpiece of this month’s activity was a massive cleanup at Picking Park, funded by a “Serve Ohio” grant. Over 50 volunteers, including nearly 30 local youth, moved 20 tons of stone and power-washed facilities to revitalize the park located along the historic Lincoln Highway.
“Big things do happen in little communities,” said Alliance member Elaine. “We want the youth to see there is a purpose to what they’re doing and to connect them with the fact that the first transcontinental paved road in the U.S. passed right through Crawford County.”
The Alliance is also promoting its Heritage Passport program, encouraging residents to visit various museums and historical societies across the county to collect stamps and discover local history.