History Of Sweet Local Company Topic Of Museum Lecture

(From the Hancock Historical Museum)

The Hancock Historical Museum is excited to announce the return of its beloved Brown Bag Lecture Series on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 12:00 pm. This monthly event invites the community to “Enlighten Your Lunch Hour” with fascinating presentations from local experts, historians, and community leaders. To kick off the 2026 lineup, the February lecture will feature Erika Dietsch-Brokamp, third-generation owner of Dietsch Brothers, presenting “Dietsch Brothers – Celebrating 88 Sweet Years in Business.”

The year 2026 marks a momentous occasion: the sesquicentennial (250th anniversary) of the United States, also known as America 250. In honor of this historic milestone, the Museum has aligned its 2026 lecture topics with the monthly celebration themes established by the state of Ohio. For February, the theme is “Ohio Works: Innovation & Industry,” making Dietsch Brothers, a staple of Hancock County known for its handcrafted chocolates and ice cream, an ideal feature for the month. Erika Dietsch-Brokamp will share the story of her family’s business, which has been delighting customers with sweet treats for 88 years. Erika began her journey with the company as a young student working at the downtown candy counter and returned to the business full-time in 1998 after completing her education. She and her husband, Steve, who joined the business full-time in 2022, are thrilled to see their son officially become part of the company in 2025, marking the fourth generation of family involvement.

The lecture will take place on Thursday, February 5, at noon, at the Hancock Historical Museum, 422 West Sandusky Street, Findlay. Presented by Eastman & Smith, the museum’s Brown Bag Lecture Series is held on the first Thursday of each month and highlights topics connected to Hancock County and Ohio history. The program is free for museum members and included with regular admission for non-members. No registration is required. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch and enjoy an engaging hour of history. For more information, visit HancockHistoricalMuseum.org or call 419-423-4433.