"The Canal Winchester Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization founded and incorporated in 1975. It is "dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of our history." The Society meets March through November on the first Tuesday of each month in the historic O.P. Chaney Elevator at the corner of North High and West Oak Streets. The December Christmas party is held off-site.
The one-room Prentiss School building is part of the historical society complex which also includes: the Hocking Valley "Queen of the Line" railroad depot, two cabooses currently under renovation, the O.P. Chaney grain elevator, and a monument honoring Civil War Pvt. Alfred Cannon. Both the grain elevator and the railroad depot are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Education is an important part of the historical society's plan. A tour of the historical society complex and the historic districts of the village is part of the 4th grade experience for Canal Winchester school students. Other tours are individually arranged by appointment. The society participates in other community events throughout the year."
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