A group of local residents gathered Feb. 12, 1959 and formed a Parent Teacher’s Association (PTA) dramatic club they called Little Theatre Off Broadway. The intent was to create interest and get more parents involved in PTA meetings and activities at the Richard Avenue School.

The Park Street School bell rang the last time from the belfry in June 1964. School Board member Lee McMurrin was the last person to ring the bell while it was still on school property. The bell today is housed at the entrance to the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum and is on permanent loan from the school district. The picture shows the bell inside the museum before it was moved outside.

The Open House event, previously scheduled for this Saturday, July 27, has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. The next event will be held on August 24th.

On May 4, 1951, a major fire at Beulah Park destroyed 25 thoroughbred horses valued then at $50,000. Equipment and barns destroyed totaled another $11,000. Grove City and Jackson Township fire crews responded but the roof of the barn had collapsed before they arrived.

Next Wednesday, July 24, the Grant-Sawyer Homestead will be available for guided tours at 10am, noon, and 2p. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, as there is a maximum of 10 guests per tour. Call 614-277-3061 to make a reservation, Tuesday. - Fri., 10:00AM -4:00 PM.

The cost is $5 for adults, $3 children 12 and under. Exact payment required—cash or check. Credit card payments not accepted.

Please allow 5-10 minutes for parking, which is available on Gladman Avenue behind the home, accessible from Columbus Street and Sawyer Drive. Tours begin at the barn located behind the home.

Please note—The home and other buildings on the grounds are not ADA-compliant. Navigating stairs to enter and tour the home is necessary. No food or drinks are permitted in the buildings.