2017 Special Events
Annual Meeting of the Dover Historical Society
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Tuscarawas County Senior Center
doors open at noon
Join us for a luncheon and Annual Meeting for the members of the Dover Historical Society. RSVP is required. The third class of the Hall of Distinction will be inducted during the meeting as well as volunteer recognition.
Tuscarawas County Senior Center
doors open at noon
Join us for a luncheon and Annual Meeting for the members of the Dover Historical Society. RSVP is required. The third class of the Hall of Distinction will be inducted during the meeting as well as volunteer recognition.
History Camp
Monday through Thursday
June 5 through 8, 2017
9:00 am to Noon each day
Children entering grades 3 to 6
$15 per day or $50 for all four days
Travel back in time and experience the past at the Reeves Museum. This year themes will include: Ancient Egypt, Transportation, The Great War, The Roaring '20s. Kids will be immersed in history through hands-on activities, games, and guest speakers Snacks will be provided.
Download the registration form:
History Camp Registration Brochure Grades 3-5
Monday: Ancient Egypt Tuesday: Transportation Wednesday: The Great War Thursday: The Roaring '20s
***AGAIN THIS YEAR - a one day camp especially designed for children entering grades K-2!***
Friday, June 9 9:00am - Noon
$15
Theme: Transportation
Download the registration form:
History Camp Registration Brochure Grades K-2
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH CAMPS.
PLEASE CALL 330-343-7040 FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION OR DOWNLOAD FORM ABOVE
June 5 through 8, 2017
9:00 am to Noon each day
Children entering grades 3 to 6
$15 per day or $50 for all four days
Travel back in time and experience the past at the Reeves Museum. This year themes will include: Ancient Egypt, Transportation, The Great War, The Roaring '20s. Kids will be immersed in history through hands-on activities, games, and guest speakers Snacks will be provided.
Download the registration form:
History Camp Registration Brochure Grades 3-5
Monday: Ancient Egypt Tuesday: Transportation Wednesday: The Great War Thursday: The Roaring '20s
***AGAIN THIS YEAR - a one day camp especially designed for children entering grades K-2!***
Friday, June 9 9:00am - Noon
$15
Theme: Transportation
Download the registration form:
History Camp Registration Brochure Grades K-2
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH CAMPS.
PLEASE CALL 330-343-7040 FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION OR DOWNLOAD FORM ABOVE
Ice Cream Social
July 9, 2017
1pm to 5 pm
Grounds of the Reeves Museum
Admission to the grounds is free. Tickets are available for food and games.
Featuring Millers Creamery Ice Cream; hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy
Bounce Houses, kids games, face painting and balloon animals
Cake walk & Tea Room
***NEW THIS YEAR: - Starlight on High - products and art for sale
- Dover Library Activity Tent
Live music - Kodachrome Babies
Tickets for games and food $5 for 20 tickets, $10 for 40 tickets, $20 for 80; or 25 cents a piece
Discounted tours of the House are available. Adults & Seniors $5, Kids 6-18 $1, 5 & under free
1pm to 5 pm
Grounds of the Reeves Museum
Admission to the grounds is free. Tickets are available for food and games.
Featuring Millers Creamery Ice Cream; hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy
Bounce Houses, kids games, face painting and balloon animals
Cake walk & Tea Room
***NEW THIS YEAR: - Starlight on High - products and art for sale
- Dover Library Activity Tent
Live music - Kodachrome Babies
Tickets for games and food $5 for 20 tickets, $10 for 40 tickets, $20 for 80; or 25 cents a piece
Discounted tours of the House are available. Adults & Seniors $5, Kids 6-18 $1, 5 & under free
Quantrill Symposium
Willam Clarke Quantrill was born and raised in Dover before moving to the western frontier of Kansas in the 1850's and joining the Confederate Army during the Civil War. On August 21, 1863, Quantrill and hid band of guerrilla fighters attacked and burned Lawrence, Kansas, cementing his place in the lore of the American Civil War.
Friday, July 28, 2017
7:00pm Reeves Carriage House
Ed Leslie, will discuss his book The Devil Knows How to Ride: The True Story of William Clarke Quantrill and His Confederate Raiders.
Saturday, July 29 at the Dover Public Library
9:30am - Walking tour of Quantrill Historical Sites with Russ Volkert.
1:00-3:00pm - Letters to Mother with Kelly Mezurek, Ph.D, Walsh University
- Legends and Burial of Quantrill with Kim Jurkovic, Curator, Tuscarawas County Historical Society
- Dover's Response to Quantrill with Jon Baker, Tuscarawas County Genealogical Society
- The Rise and Fall of Quantrill the Killer: Understanding William Clarke Quantrill in the Context of Nineteenth Century Violence and Manhood with Dr. Joseph Beilein of Penn State University
Willam Clarke Quantrill was born and raised in Dover before moving to the western frontier of Kansas in the 1850's and joining the Confederate Army during the Civil War. On August 21, 1863, Quantrill and hid band of guerrilla fighters attacked and burned Lawrence, Kansas, cementing his place in the lore of the American Civil War.
Friday, July 28, 2017
7:00pm Reeves Carriage House
Ed Leslie, will discuss his book The Devil Knows How to Ride: The True Story of William Clarke Quantrill and His Confederate Raiders.
Saturday, July 29 at the Dover Public Library
9:30am - Walking tour of Quantrill Historical Sites with Russ Volkert.
1:00-3:00pm - Letters to Mother with Kelly Mezurek, Ph.D, Walsh University
- Legends and Burial of Quantrill with Kim Jurkovic, Curator, Tuscarawas County Historical Society
- Dover's Response to Quantrill with Jon Baker, Tuscarawas County Genealogical Society
- The Rise and Fall of Quantrill the Killer: Understanding William Clarke Quantrill in the Context of Nineteenth Century Violence and Manhood with Dr. Joseph Beilein of Penn State University
Little Girls' Tea
August 9, 2017 - 1:30 pm
August 12, 2017 - 11:00am
Carriage House of the Reeves Museum
Bring your favorite teddy bear and chair and enjoy a teddy bear story with our Fairy Grandmother. This year’s tea will be catered by What’s Cooking Café.
Tickets are $18 per person, $16 for Dover Historical Society members.
Download the reservation form:
Little Girls Tea Reservation Form
August 12, 2017 - 11:00am
Carriage House of the Reeves Museum
Bring your favorite teddy bear and chair and enjoy a teddy bear story with our Fairy Grandmother. This year’s tea will be catered by What’s Cooking Café.
Tickets are $18 per person, $16 for Dover Historical Society members.
Download the reservation form:
Little Girls Tea Reservation Form
Little Boys Adventure
Reeves Jr. Fire Academy
Saturday, August 19, 2017 10am-Noon Carriage House of the Reeves Museum The boys will learn about the many ways the fire department protects and aids our community. The Dover Fire Department will be helping with this program. Little girls also welcome! Tickets are $15 per person, $13 for Dover Historical Society members Download the registration form: Little Boys Adventure Registration Form |
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Vintage Style Show
Monday and Tuesday
September 18th and 19th, 2017
1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. each day
Carriage House of the Reeves Museum
Reservations Required
Tea, cocktails, food and fashion; what more could a girl ask for?
Join us as we celebrate the history of women's fashion featuring pieces from the collection of the Dover Historical Society. Models will visit each table so you can see the fashions up close and personal.
Tickets are $30 or $25 for members of the Dover Historical Society. Tables of 8 can be reserved for $200.
Download a reservation form:
Style Show Reservation Form
Haunted Stories at the Reeves Mansion
***Check back for details
Murder Mystery Dinner
November 3 & 4th, 2017 at 6 p.m.
Reservations Required
A night of mystery and intrigue! The cost is $45 or $40 for members of the Dover Historical Society . Tables of 8 can be reserved for $300.
Reservations Required
A night of mystery and intrigue! The cost is $45 or $40 for members of the Dover Historical Society . Tables of 8 can be reserved for $300.
