William G. Sibray, one of the pioneers of Grove City was a native of Baltimore, Maryland. He was living in Pickerington with his father, a tavern owner, when in 1846, Sibray agreed to move to Jackson Township with William Breck. Sibray was a brick mason and plasterer, an important trade for Breck’s new town and Sibray erected many of the early homes of the new village. He learned his trade in the nation’s capital after he drove a herd of cattle from Illinois to Washington, D.C. In 1851, he married Mary, second daughter of Hugh Grant, Jr., a local farmer. Sibray served Grove City over the years in practically every government office and earned the reputation of an honest and industrious citizen.

Grove City was once known for its apple orchards. John Corzelius operated a small canning factory on Columbus Street near Orchard Lane where he processed apples and tomatoes. At the time, a large apple orchard existed north of Columbus Street along Orchard Lane to the present day Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and School. When the Greyhound race track was built, many trees had to be cut down to allow construction of a second access road from Columbus Street. There were numerous other apple orchards in and around Grove City including the Home Road area and Gutheil’s Orchard on Big Darby Creek. The photo from Southwest Franklin County Historical Society files states the boy pictured was eating at apple at the old apple orchard.

Step back in time and celebrate America 250 with the City of Grove City at the Olde Time Fair! Experience the sights, sounds and traditions of the early 1800s during an afternoon of family-friendly fun at historic Century Village.

An Afternoon of Old-Fashioned Fun

Enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages, including:

• Old-time carnival games
• Hands-on crafts
• Carousel rides
• Food trucks and vendors
• Tours of Century Village's historic buildings
• Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an afternoon of live entertainment and vintage baseball.

Noon–2 p.m.

America 250 Red, White & Blue Toadstool Shadow Quartet

2–4 p.m.

Ohio Village Muffins Vintage Baseball Game

Watch the Ohio Village Muffins take the field and experience America's pastime as it was played in the 1860s.

2–4 p.m.

The Village Pickers Band

2-4 p.m.

Explore Century Village - Take a self-guided stroll through Grove City's historic village

Details: grovecityohio.gov/oldetimefair

Step back in time and celebrate America 250 with the City of Grove City at the Olde Time Fair! Experience the sights, sounds and traditions of the early 1800s during an afternoon of family-friendly fun at historic Century Village.

An Afternoon of Old-Fashioned Fun

Enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages, including:

• Old-time carnival games
• Hands-on crafts
• Carousel rides
• Food trucks and vendors
• Tours of Century Village's historic buildings
• Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an afternoon of live entertainment and vintage baseball.

Noon–2 p.m.

America 250 Red, White & Blue Toadstool Shadow Quartet

2–4 p.m.

Ohio Village Muffins Vintage Baseball Game

Watch the Ohio Village Muffins take the field and experience America's pastime as it was played in the 1860s.

2–4 p.m.

The Village Pickers Band

2-4 p.m.

Explore Century Village - Take a self-guided stroll through Grove City's historic village

Details: grovecityohio.gov/oldetimefair

Sometimes we forget some of the important contributions made by those no longer a part of the community. Earl Nicholson was one of those people who deserve to be remembered for his efforts in preserving history that is so important today. As an accomplished artist, he preserved the images of many historic structures in the area and a large collection of his work is permanently mounted and can be viewed at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum. Nicholson also did extensive research and played an important role in the creation of the Gardens at Gantz Farm, dug through historical records providing important names, dates and events about Grove City’s past. He also was involved in other community efforts including speaking at local schools. He served on Grove City council for a number of years and wrote a series of articles published in The Grove City Record.