Wilmington & Clinton County's Bicentennial

 

1810-2010

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Clinton County

Bicentennial 2010 - Celebrating a Place Called Home: Past, Present, and Future

 

Mission statement:
The mission of the Clinton County Bicentennial Commission is to promote awareness of our rich heritage, encourage citizens and communities to plan activities and sponsor events in celebration of two hundred years of history, and to envision the promise of the future.

 

Historic photos used on this site are courtesy of the Clinton County Historical Society.

 

Bicentennial Office:

13 N. South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177

937-382-1965; 877-428-4748

info@clintoncountybicentennial.com

 

 


 


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Items Now For Sale

 

Bicentennial Commemorative Coin (to view each side of the coin - click here for city logo - click here for county logo)

 

Each coin is printed on both sides; one side has the county logo, the other the city logo

Cost - $20

Available for purchase at the Clinton County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 13 N. South St., Wilmington, OH 45177.  (937) 382-1965 or 877-428-4748

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Clinton County Bicentennial T-shirts and Sweatshirts

T-shirts (to view) available in adult sizes: Sm. Med. Lg. & XL - $12 ea.  2X & 3X - $14 ea.   Sweatshirts (to view) also available $18 - $20.  The shirts are all white with the Clinton County Bicentennial Logo in red, white, and blue.  Available at many community events.  Please call CCWC at 937-382-6588 for specific sale locations.  Celebrate the Bicentennial in style!

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"A Day in the Life of Clinton County" Perpetual Calendar  (to view)

 

Cost - $12.84 (includes tax)

Each month features a picture and description of a special event; and a listing of historic happenings for every day of the month.    Calendars are available at the Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust, Wilmington, OH 45177.  (937) 382-4684 

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Bicentennial Yardstick  (to view)

 

Cost - $5.00 (includes tax)

The touch that makes this yardstick so special is the timeline on the back which chronologically lists important events in Clinton County's history over the last 200 years.  Yardsticks are available at the Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust, Wilmington, OH 45177.  (937) 382-4684 

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Barn Quilt Note Cards  (to view)

 

Cost - $8.00 + tax

Packet of 8 note cards includes envelopes.  Available for purchase at the Cotton Junky Quilt Shop, Pattery, and Kratzer's Pharmacy.

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Barn Quilt Lapel Pins  (to view)

 

Cost - $6.00 + tax

Commemorative lapel pin features the "Crossing Ohio" barn quilt pattern.  Available for purchase at the Cotton Junky Quilt Shop, Pattery, and Kratzer's

Pharmacy.

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Wilmington & Clinton County Placards (to view)

 

Cost - $39.98 + tax

Available for purchase at Books 'N' More, 28 W. Main St., Wilmington, OH 45177.  (937) 434-9090

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Bicentennial Afghan (to view)

 

Cost - $49.95 + tax

To commemorate the bicentennial they have commissioned an afghan from Manual Woodworkers & Weavers that illustrates the official Wilmington Bicentennial Seal.  This beautiful throw is a 50" x 60" jacquard weave, 100% cotton base, is machine washable, and is made in the United States.

You can place your pre-order online here, call the shop to order, or stop in the store and they'll be happy to help you.  They can also ship throws all over the country via USPS, if you would like to send it as a gift for a loved one with roots in Wilmington. Just allow a little extra time for delivery.   Can be ordered in store or online at: www.swindlerandsons.com/bicentennial.htm

Swindler & Sons florists, Inc., 321 W. Locust St., Wilmington, Ohio 45177.

(937) 382-1661 or (800) 382-1662

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Bicentennial Brass Bell (to view)

Cost - $148.00 + tax

Cast by the Verdin Bell Foundry in Cincinnati, this is the same company that produced the Ohio bells for the state's 2003 Bicentennial.

Available for purchase at The Patterry, 164 E. Locust St., Wilmington, OH 45177.  (937) 382-7054

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Bicentennial Crock Items

Various Lamp Styles - Prices ranging from $110 to $125 (to view)

Canisters - Four sizes

                16 Cup - 9.75" H x 6.50" Dia. - $75 (to view)

                11 Cup - 7.75" H x 5.50" Dia - $60 (to view)

                7 Cup - 5.75" H x 5.50" Dia. - $42.50 (to view)

                4 Cup - 3.75" H x 5.00" Dia. - $37.50 (to view)

Mini Jug - 5.25" H x 3.75" Dia. $24.95 (to view)

1 Qt. Crock - 5.25" H x 5.00" Dia. - $27.50 (to view)

Plate - 8.00" Dia. - $28.75 (to  view)

 

Coin - Brass - $30 or Silver - $60 (to view)

 

Clinton County Barn Quilt Table Runner - 12 1/2"w x 72" long - $45 (to view)

 

Available for purchase at The Patterry, 164 E. Locust St., Wilmington, OH 45177.  (937) 382-7054

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Clinton County Bicentennial Coffee Mugs and Travel Mugs

Both the coffee mugs (to view) and travel mugs (to view) are dishwasher safe and sell for $8 each.  These items are being sold by the Wilmington A.M. Rotary Club.  To purchase, call club member Duane Weyand at 937-302-7406 and he will take your order and arrange for delivery. 

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Clinton County Bicentennial Bell Pull

(to view) This commemorative bell pull is perfect for hanging on a wall.  The tapestry contains famous landmarks in the county, along with the Bicentennial logo's for the City of Wilmington and Clinton County.  The price is $32.95 + tax.

 

Available for purchase at Home Again II Crafts & Gifts/Shoppes At The Old Mill, 316 E. Sugartree St., Wilmington, OH 45177.  937-383-1899.

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Clinton County Bicentennial Postcard Book

Published by Orange Frazer Press, a portion of the proceeds of this book featuring historic postcards will benefit the Clinton County Foundation.  The book retails for $12.00 + $.84 Ohio sales tax; wholesale the books sell for: 1-4 - prepaid $9 each and 5+ - prepaid $8 each. 

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Images of America: Wilmington (A pictorial history of Clinton County)

Published by Arcadia Publishing, Images of America: Wilmington (view), is available from the Clinton County History Center for $21.99. www.clintoncountyhistory.org.