Paulding County History Museum

06/24/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved friend, dedicated director and volunteer, Elizabeth Miller. Elizabeth loved the museum and we all loved her. She delighted in the Spring Tea and the Festival of Trees, both of which she organized and chaired through the years. Her attention to details made everything she did turn out perfect! She had a special knack with vintage clothing and was in her happy place when she was working with heritage fabrics. We will all miss her, but her memory will carry on at the museum. Rest in peace Elizabeth - we'll take it from here...

Obituary
Elizabeth Ann Miller of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was the daughter of Mary Ann (Druhot) and Willard David Brown, born in Defiance, Ohio, April 2, 1964.

Elizabeth leaves behind her loving husband and best friend Michael "Mike" Miller. Together they have worked on many projects for their home, garden and the John Paulding Historical Museum. Elizabeth had a real passion for the museum, she curated many, many displays for the museum, cared for the massive amount of vintage clothes, chaired several Tea’s, and chaired the Festival of Trees for several years. She also served as a director for the museum. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Vice Regent and was a very active member of Fort Defiance Daughters of the American Revolution. She was worked for Spangler Candy Company for 20 years.

Elizabeth had enjoyed a variety of many pets over the years. She liked family genealogy, gardening and scrapbooking.

She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Tyler) See, her son Andrew Guilliam, and grandchildren, Taylor Canales, Alexander Canales, Kaleb Soukup, Madison Soukup, Emma Soukup, Bryce Guilliam, and Grayson See. Nieces and nephews, Kristin (Sean) Brown Roche, Aaron Brown, Josh Brown, and Amelia Farrell, her sister Danielle (Bill) Farrell of Juneau, Alaska, brothers Patrick (Sarah) Brown of Seattle, Washington and David Brown III of Waterloo, Indiana, step-daughter Jessica Ace Stone, and great-grandchildren, Aria Canales, Heavenley and Jahmai Roche.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Brown, and stepfather David Temple.

A private graveside service will be held at Elizabeth's request. Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Donations in Memory of Elizabeth may be sent to the John Paulding Historical Museum, 600 Fairground Drive, Post Office Box 93, Paulding, Ohio, 45879.

06/10/2026

https://www.wane.com/video/6-9-26-live-in-your-hometown-paulding-county-history/11868972

6/9/26 Live in Your Hometown Paulding County History

06/02/2026

Today - June 2nd - is drop off your quilt day from 10 to 6 at the museum!

05/26/2026

The Paulding County History Museum will hold its annual membership meeting and election of directors at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the museum in Paulding. The public is cordially invited to attend. The program and meeting are free and open to everyone.
The annual meeting was postponed from February due to an extensive project to upgrade the original electrical system and renovate the 35-year-old kitchen and dining room area.
The program will feature speakers Kim Sutton and Melinda Krick, both past presidents of the museum, who will present “Zombie History: The Local Stories That Refuse to Die.” “Zombie History” is a term coined by a historian to describe incorrect historical accounts that are repeatedly accepted and passed down through generations as truth. The pair received an enthusiastic response for the same program at the Ohio Local History Alliance’s 11-county northwest regional meeting earlier this spring.
Area residents are encouraged to attend and learn more about Paulding County’s fascinating history and what the museum has planned for 2026.
Refreshments will be served after the program. Guests may tour the new kitchen and browse exhibits before and after the meeting.
Upcoming events include a quilt show starting June 8. The museum will be open daily June 8-13 during the county fair, held across the street. Admission is free.
The museum is located at 600 Fairground Drive in Paulding. Regular hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

05/20/2026

This was sent to our FB page, and we thought we would share it. Only wish we had been open when he stopped by! We are the best-kept secret in Paulding County. Open on Tuesdays from 10 to 4 or by appointment.

05/19/2026

05/13/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Sunday, May 31st at 2:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and all are invited and encouraged to attend!
You will get to see our brand new kitchen remodel! It's amazing! Thank you to all of the donors and volunteers who made this happen. Vantage Career Center classes were instrumental in helping us achieve this huge renovation. There were so many volunteers that it's hard to name them all!
The program will be "ZOMBIE HISTORY"! Melinda Krick and Kim Sutton will discuss that some things aren't as we have been told or believed to be true. It's fun and interesting! YOU won't want to miss it!
If you are NOT a member of the museum, this would be a great day to join. Individual memberships are $20; family $35, and a lifetime membership is $150. Help us in our mission of Preserving the Past for Future Generations.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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