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Preserving the Past: The Story of the Walcutt-Legg Cemetery and Its Revolutionary War Veteran

Join us April 19th as we honor the only marked grave of a Revolutionary War veteran in our community—Elijah Legg. By the early 1820s, Mr. Legg had moved his family to this area, and together with his neighbors, the Walcutts, they represent some of our community’s earliest pioneer families. A History Speaks and America 250 event!

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250 facts about ua

In celebration of 2026’s America 250 (1776-2026), the City of UA & the Society are looking to collect 250 facts about Upper Arlington to share with the community throughout 2026.

You can submit facts or ideas for facts you want to see featured by filling out this form. A link to facts already written appears at the top of the form to avoid duplication. Facts will be released in batches of 10 every two weeks throughout 2026.

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Winter storm fern

Thanks to over 90 contributions to our “let’s save current history” request, our Archives collection is bursting with images from our recent storm. The “future us” thanks you, UA community!

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 THE UPPER ARLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY EXTENDS A "THANK YOU" TO...

  • Jana Holland and Erin Masters, art teachers at Greensview and Tremont elementary schools for inspiring students to create original works based on UA’s century homes and to The Coventry xspecial art project led by Jana Holland and Erin Masters, art teachers at Greensview and Tremont elementary schools. Inspired by these historic houses, students created original works that were later exhibited on Feb. 22nd at a reception at The Coventry for hosting a Feb 22nd reception to display these works.

  • All of our speakers from our Feb 4th “Society’s 50th” celebration — Ron Johnson, Sara Nagai (UAPL), Kate Erstein, Sue Minor, Suzy Owen, and Melanie Brown. Thank you for dedicating your time and talents to the Society!

  • OEnone Youngblood for volunteering to design our new logo!

  • Cover to Cover Books for once again being our “storefront” during the holiday season with our latest keepsake offering. We appreciate you!

  • Advent Media Inc.’s Steve Puffenberger for going above-and-beyond with our History Speaks video recordings!