Historical Society hosts Murder Mystery fundraiser
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COLUMBIANA -- The Historical Society of Columbiana-Fairfield Township embarked on another unique way to raise funds for "Fix the Sticks," the restoration of the old wooden chapel at the Columbiana Cemetery.
On the evening of April 6, the society hosted a Murder Mystery event in the back ballroom of Birdfish Brewing Co. in Columbiana. Tickets were sold out. Guests enjoyed a mystery performed by students from South Range Local School District. Three murders took place and the guests, using clue packets and their own deduction from the performance, attempted to solve the "who done it" mystery. The mystery script was written and directed by Laura Durch of Premier Techniques LLC. Event volunteers were historical society members Amy Groner, Clint and Diane Hardenbrook, Gary Blosser, Maria Green and Susan Drotleff, as well as students from South Range.
The historical society would like to thank the sponsors and those who donated toward the event: Belleria Pizza Columbiana, Birdfish, Carla's Corner Cafe, Catalpa Grove Farms, Columbiana Nutrition, Dan Vaughn, Debbie Firestone Himes, Family Drug, Doggone Stylish, Gary Blosser, Gayle Rugh, Ginny Perkins, Heck's Restaurant, Hogan's Bakery, Main Street Shops/Legacy Fine Home Furnishings, Irwin Spolter, R' Pizza, Sabi's Restaurant, Susan Drotleff, Sundog Cellars and Sweet Melissa's.
The historical society's focus is preservation and education about the area's rich history for the community to embrace and enjoy. Through fund raising efforts, grants and private donations they've been working to breath new life into the old wooden chapel. Their goal is to restore and preserve it for present and future generations to enjoy. The structure is a unique style of architecture known as "stick style" where the framing of the building is on the outside. This gives it a decorative look. Very few remnants remain of these structures in the United States. The chapel dates back to 1890.
The historical society thanks the community for its interest and willingness to be part of the process to bring the full beauty back to this building. Donations are welcome and accepted by the City of Columbiana with "Fix the Sticks" written in the memo line. The City of Columbiana owns the building in the public cemetery. The City of Columbiana offices are located at 28 W. Friend St., Columbiana.
The historical society welcomes the public to stop into its museum (the log house on the square in Columbiana) and enjoy the collection of local history. The museum will be open April 28 and 29 from noon to 3 p.m. during Springtime in the Village and open Saturday and Sunday afternoons through the summer months. Admission is free.