Todd McCormick - Curator/Director
| Todd McCormick has served as the Curator/ Director of the Logan County Historical Society & Museum in Bellefontaine, Ohio since June of 1998. He received a B.A. degree in History from Bowling Green State University in 1995 and an M.A. in Public History from Wright State University in 1998. Other professional experiences include: From Generation to Generation: A Celebration | of
American Folk Art exhibit at the Montgomery
County Historical Society (1997); and an internship at SunWatch Indian Village in Dayton (1998).
He is a member and Region #7 Representative of the Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums (OAHSM) and serves as Chairman on the Logan County Convention & Tourism Council. |
Thoughts from Todd…
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History has always interested me. Whether it was walking the battlefield
at Gettysburg, or going through the pueblos at Chaco Canyon, or watching
the outdoor drama Tecumseh!, history has had a special place in
my life. I decided to make history my profession while studying in
college. I just did not know what the exact profession would be. After
graduating with a degree in history from Bowling Green State University,
I decided to further my education in history and prepare for a
profession when I entered the Museum Administration Masters program at
Wright State University. A week before graduating from W.S.U., I was lucky enough to be offered the position of Curator/Director at the Logan County Historical Society in Bellefontaine, Ohio. The job has turned out to be a wonderful opportunity for me. I am able to use my interest in history in many different ways. My favorite aspect of the job is the creation of exhibits. Exhibits are a wonderful way to teach people about history, and Logan County has a dynamic history that is fun to show through our exhibits. I am also able to write articles and booklets and give speeches about Logan County’s history. Ohio Indian history is |
my main area of interest and no place
was more active in Indian history in Ohio than what is now Logan County.
Yet history did not end in Logan County when the Indians were forced
out. In the late 19th century and into the mid 20th century, the
railroad dominated Logan County, as it became an important cog on the
rail industry with one of the largest roundhouses (repair shops) in the
country.
However, Logan County’s
history is much more than just these two subjects. There are many
other important and interesting areas of Logan County history that one
can learn about as they tour through the Logan County Museum. Although
we concentrate on the history of Logan County, you will find many
aspects of its history mirrors the history of America, and more
specifically the Midwest. You can also get a better understanding of the
lifestyle of an upper middle class family in Ohio during the early 1900s
as you walk the beautifully restored Orr Mansion.
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