Christe Raber

 Wyandot County Historical Society Sponsors Dinner to Benefit McCutchen Overland Inn

The McCutchen Overland Inn was built in 1829 and functioned as a stagecoach stop, hotel, and later, an apartment building. It was purchased by the Wyandot County Historical Society in 1964 and opened as a museum in 1967 after several years of restoration work by hard working locals.

Once again, the Inn is in need of extensive repair. This summer, the Society tore down the log cabin kitchen, which was deteriorating so badly it was pulling down the rest of the building. Currently, the foundation is being worked on. Next, the roof will be replaced. Finally, the log cabin will be rebuilt.

The Society needs your help to preserve this historic building. On Saturday, October 6, a fund-raising dinner will be held at the McCutchenville Community Center, located on State Route 53 in McCutchenville. Cocktails are at 5:30 and dinner will be served at 6:00. The menu consists of salad and fresh fruit, bread basket, pork tenderloin, parsleyed new potatoes, buttered corn, and home made desserts. Tickets are a $20.00 donation to the Overland Inn Restoration Fund and are available at the First National Bank, McCutchenville Branch, Schuster’s Flowers in Upper Sandusky, and the Wyandot County Museum, Upper Sandusky. You may also email the museum to reserve your tickets at wchs@udata.com.