Thank you to our wonderful followers and supporters!
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Elk Creek Township Historical Society throughout the past year! We are deeply grateful for your support!
We appreciate everyone who attends our events and donates their time, effort and resources to keep our beautiful building maintained and open for the community.
2026 Events
Mark Your Calendar!!
Cold Remedy Teas and Tinctures
Saturday, January 10th @ 2:00 PM
The Elk Creek Township Historical Society hosts 2026's first session of the 5th Annual Speaker Series welcoming Jen Hershelman, presenting and demonstrating on the growth and making of Cold Remedy Teas & Tinctures, perfect for this time of year!
This will be an informal presentation, so please feel free to come with questions as our atmosphere lends itself to be a cozy and comfortable safe space to ask questions and share your stories and experiences!
The event is planned to be held in person with a Live Feed available on our Facebook Page as long as our technology cooperates, but will be exclusively streamed online as a alternate option if we are unable to host in-person. This event is free, but donations are always appreciated and go directly towards the continuing maintenance and restoration of The Little Church on the Hill by The Elk Creek Township Historical Society.
Our mission with the Speaker Series is to benefit our Community with topics relating to history, local life, and culture. If you have any suggestions of topics you'd like to see in a future presentation or are interested in presenting, please contact us.
Come learn about this element of history and homesteading with us!
Annual Dinner/Dance Benefit
The Elk Creek Township Historical Society with Sponsorship from LCBA Branch 2022 is hosting our Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner Dance Benefit themed "Northern Lights Jazzy Nights" in 2026 at the West Springfield VFW Party Hall! Doors open at 5 PM for entry and to purchase tickets if you haven't already pre-purchased, plus you'll have the opportunity to begin purchasing Raffle Tickets!
Admission for adults is $25 and $10 for children 2-18 years of age, children under 2 are free. Ticket gains you access to a complete sit down dinner catered by Valenza's Restaurant, our Jazz Trivia Contest, chances to purchase Raffle Tickets, and a family friendly night of Live Musical Entertainment and dancing! Early Bird tickets can be purchased through an Elk Creek Township Historical Society Member or via PayPal. You are also welcome to chase off the winter blues by dressing in your favorite 1920's Era or Jazz themed Costume!
All admissions will be receive a free chance on a Door Prize: Adult tickets will be entered to win a Little Church themed prize, and Child tickets will be entered to win a kid-friendly prize.
Quarterly Raffle and 50/50 Tickets will be available by donation of $1 each or 6/$5 plus Ticket Sheets for our wide array of fabulous Raffle Baskets for $5 for a sheet.
Prizes will be awarded for Best Jazzy costume, Appreciation Prize for the first ticket purchased, and prize for the Largest Group/table.
Entertainment Schedule for the night will include a blend of Jazz mixed in with our classic favorites:
6-6:30: Dakota Hodge
6:45-7:30: Amber "Cookie" Cooke
7:45-8:30: Northwestern Jazz Band Ensemble
8:45-9:30: Jay B.
Trivia Contest will be ongoing through the evening with winners announced during the final break. Raffles will be pulled beginning at the 8:30 PM break (need not be present to win.) Last call for ticket sales and Trivia entries is 8:00 PM.
Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM, and includes lightly seasoned Cajun Chicken & Sausage Pasta, Salad, and Dinner Loaf Courtesy of Valenza Restaurant, along with Donated Light Appetizers, Dessert and Choice of Coffee, Water, Tea, or Punch Courtesy of the Elk Creek Township Historical Society. All other drinks are available for purchase at the VFW Bar.
Donations for this event of Raffle Baskets, Gift Cards, Supplies, or Monetary Donations to fray our costs are also welcome and always appreciated!
Thank you to all our Benefit Supporters whether it be through attendance, donation, spreading the word, or volunteering. All proceeds continue to go to the ongoing maintenance, preservation, and restoration of The Little Church on the Hill by The Elk Creek Township Historical Society.
Be sure to mark your calendar now and get in on the fun!
Instrument Raffle
Instrument Raffles Return with our Winter Quarterly Raffle, and we've got a big-brass prize: since the theme of our Benefit will be Jazz, we've got a jazz instrument! The lucky winner of our Winter Quarterly Raffle will receive a Mendini Trumpet complete with Canvas Covered Hard Travel Case, gloves, cleaning cloth, and Valve Oil, making a Complete Set for a Beginning or Experienced Musician!
Tickets will be available for just $1 each or 6/$5 at all The Little Church on the Hill Events and by appointment until we draw the winner at our Annual Dinner Dance on February 28th, 2026 at the West Springfield VFW Post # 4965 (Need not be present to win).
As always all proceeds from the raffle benefit the ongoing maintenance, restoration, and preservation of The Little Church on the Hill by The Elk Creek Township Historical Society.
Apple Watch Raffle
The lucky winner of this Raffle will take home a Series 10 Apple Watch!
This is the thinnest Apple Watch yet, with the widest screen, and is brightest when viewed at an angle for an even more user friendly experience.
Tickets will be available for just $1 each or 6/$5 at all The Little Church on the Hill Events and by appointment until we draw the winner at our Annual Dinner Dance on February 28th, 2026 at the West Springfield VFW Post # 4965 (Need not be present to win).
As always all proceeds from the raffle benefit the ongoing maintenance, restoration, and preservation of The Little Church on the Hill by The Elk Creek Township Historical Society.
American Silver Eagle Dollar
The lucky winner of this Raffle will own a piece of history: the American Silver Eagle 2024 One Ounce Fine Silver Proof Coin comes in a protective presentation box.
Introduced in 1986, the popular and now-iconic United States Mint American Eagle Silver Proof Coins are collector versions of the official American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins. These popular silver collectibles are struck at the United States Mint at West Point and have the “W” mint mark.
The classic Walking Liberty design by Adolph A. Weinman featured on the coin’s obverse (heads) has long been a collector favorite. It depicts Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left. Inscriptions are “LIBERTY,” “2024,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
A completely new reverse (tails) design was introduced in 2021. It features an eagle as it approaches a landing, carrying an oak branch, as if to add it to a nest. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR.”
The coins’ added security features include a reeded edge variation.
Whether starting a new collection or expanding your existing one, don’t miss your chance to own this stunning 2024 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin!
Tickets will be available for just $1 each or 6/$5 at all The Little Church on the Hill Events and by appointment until we draw the winner at our Annual Dinner Dance on February 28th, 2026 at the West Springfield VFW Post # 4965 (Need not be present to win).
As always all proceeds from the raffle benefit the ongoing maintenance, restoration, and preservation of The Little Church on the Hill by The Elk Creek Township Historical Society.
2025 Speakers, Community Events,
and Coffeehouses
Mark your calendar and save the date!
Event Pages will be forthcoming, so be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook Pages and mark that you're "interested" or "going" to the events to receive notifications.
Upcoming 2026 Speaker Events
Mark your calendars for the long awaited 2026 Speaker Series Schedule: Speakers and topics are scheduled going into the 5th Year of the Series. Keep an eye on Facebook and the website for Event Updates and Event Pages!
January 10th: Cold Remedy Teas & Tincture with Jen Hershelman @ 2PM
February 7th: Sheep Sheering, Spinning, Needle Felting Wool, Weaving & Fiber Arts with Jason Gibson @ 2PM
March 21st: “Bed Turning” Antique & Vintage Quilt Interactive Presentation with Jill Meszaros @ 2PM
April: Civil War Topic with Earl Baumgardner, Time & Date TBA
May: Mother’s Day Tea with Sarah Baumgardner, Time & Date TBA
June 20th: Father’s Day Cake Demo with Kim Graham @ 2 PM at Cranesville Community Church
July 17th: Cigar Box & Canjo Hands on Presentation & Discussion with Jim Dimon @ 6 PM
August 9th: “Don’t Give an Inch!” The Story of Colonel Strong Vincent @ 2 PM
September 5th: Flint Knapping with Davy Kephart @ 3 PM
October: Paranormal Presentation with James McCann @ 7 PM, Date TBA
November 27th: Native American Heritage Month Presentation with Leon Briggs @ 7 PM
December 5th: Christmas Card Making Demo with Lisa Peppers @ 2 PM
All Presentations will be held at The Little Church on the Hill unless otherwise noted.
Community Events
Additional dates and events will be added as scheduled
Movie Nights TBA
Other Community Events
February 28, 2026 @ 5:00 PM- Annual Dinner Dance- Northern Lights, Jazzy Nights
2026 Coffee Houses
Third Saturday of the month at 7:00 PM
March through December
Except September- mini coffeehouse @ Albion Fair
March 21st from 7-9 PM: Piper Band
April 18th from 7-9 PM: Performer TBA
May 16th from 7-9 PM: Performer TBA
June 20th from 7-9 PM: Performer TBA
July 18th from 7-9 PM: “Never Too Late” Band: Rick Byerly & Friends
August 15th from 2-6 PM: (Coffee, Toast and Jam/Vendor Fair)
2 PM
3 PM Country Blue
4 PM
5 PM
September 19th Mini Coffee House at The Albion Fair from 1-2 PM: Amber Cooke
October 17th from 7-9 PM: Performer TBA
November 21st from 7-9 PM: Randy Peters
December 19th from 7-9 PM: Tami Hritzay & Larry Hudacky
All events sponsored by LCBA Branch #2022
