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Hilltop Historical Society


*Welcome to the* Hilltop Historical Society! The Hilltop Historical Society was founded in 1986 to promote the history of the Hilltop Area of Columbus, Ohio

Hear St. Mary Magdalene's "Right Direction" at this year's Memorial Service The Hilltop Historical Society's own Monty Chase and his wife Margaret as they appeared as Salmon Portland Chase and his daughter, Kate Chase Sprague at the opening of the Association of Lincoln Presenters Convention here in Columbus, April 11, 2013. For more information on Camp Chase and the Hilltop Historical Society contact Dick Hoffman at this link Links to Hilltop Groups Personal Memorires Web Site History of Columbus Restaurants Hilltop Business Association Westgate Neighbors Association Wilshire Heights Neighborhood Association Greater Hilltop Area Commission Homes on the Hill Friends of the Hilltop West High School Alumni Association Friends of Westgate Park E-Mail address Highland West Neighbors Association Greenlawn Cemetery Grove City Area Visitors Bureau

It's spring time....our local schools and the "Talk and Tours" of Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery have begun!

St. Mary Magdelene's 8th Grade History Class-Awesome Students Mr. Palazzo!

Binns Elementary 4th grade classes on their visit to Camp Chase on May 3, 2013

100th Anniversary Observance of The 1913 Flood

Thanks to all who came to the 100th Anniversary Flood Observance

WBNS TV-10 News story on the 1913 Flood

Bruce Warner of the Franklinton Historical Society explains how the railroads were affected during the flood with his display.

Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Coleman

Congratulations from the General Assembly sponsored by State Representatives Mike Stinziano and Mike Curtin, presented by Mike Curtin to Lois Neff, Historian for the Hilltop Historical Society

Displays of Flood pictures

2013 Wreaths Across America

came to Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery. Eighty two wreaths were laid as part of this national program.

2012 Annnual Memorial Service

Paul Clay speaks on behalf of the decesandants of Dr. Longwell at the service.

A replica of the Wreath used at the earlier services in the 1890's has been recreated for our services today.

Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery May 2010