Historical Society seeking ancestral information for 2026 national celebration

The Richfield Historical Society is already gearing up for the 250^th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of our nation in 2026.  Plans are in the works for multiple events.

At the Richfield Historical Museum volunteers will construct a Wall of Fame to record patriots of the Revolutionary War that are related to members of our community.  If you have a patriot in your family and would like to have them honored on the Wall of Fame, call the society at 330-659-0336. You can also call or text Reggie Taussig at 330-888-3101.

The society members consider a patriot to be those who fought in, or supported, the Revolutionary War.  Society members will assist anyone who thinks they have a family member who was active in the war effort.

Fun fact: Dwayne Gentner, one of the society’s trustees, is related to Oliver Wolcott, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He is Gentner’s first cousin, 9 times removed