“Ben Buoni is one of those unsung heroes that every organization wishes they had more of. He will see something that needs to be done and just does it, then wants no recognition for doing it,” said Bob Eggerichs, president of the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society.

Mike Lichtensteiger has been involved with the Historical Society since about 2007 – some two years after his wife, Ruth, began volunteering to work on genealogy in the society’s library.

Hilliard’s former police chief started his eighth year as treasurer of the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society this month. Rod Garnett wasn’t yet a member when board member Tim Woodruff recruited him for the position in 2015. “I’ve known Tim for a long time and he asked me to do it,” said Rod.

Bob Eggerichs began his second term as president of the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society in August.

Hilliard Darby High School sophomore Kole Hyer, 15, is one of six teenagers who are members of the society and the only one who is a member of the Board of Trustees. Kole is, in fact, the board’s youngest member.

Ron Snider has been a member of the Historical Society for some 11 years. Like so many others, he was invited to join by someone already involved - former president, the late Harry Smith. Ron knew Harry when they worked together. Ron was a math teacher for 32 years at the old-Hilliard and at Davidson high schools until he retired in 2001.

Dawn Steele, prosecutor and staff attorney for the city of Hilliard, is Vice President of the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society.

James has been an active member of the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society for the past decade. He was drawn to the society's commitment to preserving the past and educating the public about historical concepts. James admires the society's efforts to provide high-quality educational experiences and events.

Ed Olenhouse's dedication to the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society spans eight years of active involvement, during which he's lent his time and expertise to various projects and initiatives.

A Journey to Hilliard: Embracing History and Community