Bethel History Museum - America 250 Celebration - Social Gatherings

Ohio's America 250 Theme for August is 'Ohio Goes to the Fair: The Ohio State Fair & County Fairs.'


Fairs today are very social gatherings.


In colonial times social gatherings consisted of private assemblies, public balls and afternoon dancing parties.


George Washington, the Father of Our Country, was famous for his love of dance.


Can you name some additional roles social gatherings played in colonial times?


Join us at the Bethel History Museum to understand the importance of social gatherings and find out which dance is the direct ancestor of the American Square Dance!