Getting a tale of life in early Beavercreek

BEAVERCREEK — Have you ever wondered what daily living was like in Greene County’s early pioneer days when Ohio became the 17th state in 1803?

Local historian Brett Williford will be presenting a history of Beavercreek and the role it played in the settlement of Ohio at the Beavercreek Historical Society quarterly meeting at 6 p.m. on April 22 at the Peace Lutheran Church located at 3530 Dayton-Xenia Rd.

Included in his topics will be stories about Beavercreek happenings throughout history such as the Civil War, the Shaker colony, early industry, the traction line transportation system, murder and mayhem, old structures (some still in existence), covered bridges, plane crashes, and prominent (and some infamous) families. Brett loves all things Beavercreek and has a mind for remembering many little tidbits, which he is willing to share…

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