Through Their Hands: People and Treasures of Early Coshocton
Now - December 31, 2026
Step into the lives of the men and women who shaped early Coshocton County through the objects they made, used, and cherished. Through Their Hands invites visitors to explore the daily experiences of local families, artisans, farmers, and pioneers whose skill, perseverance, and creativity helped build the foundations of our community. Through personal belongings and handmade items, the exhibit reveals how people worked, lived, and passed traditions from one generation to the next.
Featuring Coshocton County land grants from 1807 - 1840s, Charlie William’s musket, history of the families that helped along the Underground Railroad, a desk and its contents used by Major Thomas J. Platt during the Civil War, and much more, visitors will get to see artifacts from the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum collection that have been donated by the families of Coshocton’s first settlers. From handcrafted tools, textiles, and household goods to letters, keepsakes, and items of personal significance, each piece offers a glimpse into the routines, values, and relationships that shaped early Ohio. This new special exhibit will be on display until December 31, 2026 and is sponsored by the Joe R. Engle Museum Gallery Fund of the Coshocton Foundation.
Featuring Coshocton County land grants from 1807 - 1840s, Charlie William’s musket, history of the families that helped along the Underground Railroad, a desk and its contents used by Major Thomas J. Platt during the Civil War, and much more, visitors will get to see artifacts from the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum collection that have been donated by the families of Coshocton’s first settlers. From handcrafted tools, textiles, and household goods to letters, keepsakes, and items of personal significance, each piece offers a glimpse into the routines, values, and relationships that shaped early Ohio. This new special exhibit will be on display until December 31, 2026 and is sponsored by the Joe R. Engle Museum Gallery Fund of the Coshocton Foundation.
Support for this exhibit has been provided The Ohio Arts Council. The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum
300 N. Whitewoman St.
Coshocton, Ohio 43812 |
(740) 622-8710
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