Ashland, Ohio

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Science

The Ashland County Historical Society is located in the heart of the Center Street Historical District of Ashland, Ohio. Its campus consists of three houses. The Manor House was the first purchased. It was built by J.P. Cowan in 1859 and sold to P.A. Myers in 1906 to be given to his son Guy and his new bride Kate as a wedding present. It was likely the first brick structure on the street.

St. Clairsville, Ohio

History, Historic House

The Belmont County Heritage Museum is a collection of displays representing the history of Belmont County. The stories of its communities and traditions; its landmarks, industries, businesses, and schools; its triumphs and tragedies; its people and their contributions to the county, state, and country are woven together in a rich tapestry that reflects the resilience and determination of the people of this area.

Cincinnati, Ohio

History, Historic House

Doylestown, Ohio

Archaeology, Art, Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Springfield, Ohio

General, History, Historic House, Library, Park

The Daniel Hertzler House Museum offer visitors a glimpse of Clark County's history through the eyes of an early entrepreneur. Hertzler was Mennonnite farmer who came to Ohio from Lancaster, PA. and amassed a large fortune through several mills, lending money, and farming over 1000 acres.His 1854 bank-style house is filled with antiques of the pre-Civil War era including many items that belonged to the Hertzler family. Two portraits, painted by renowned artist Jerome Uhl are featured in the house.

Delaware, Ohio

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

We operate 2 museums. The Nash House, located at 157 E. William Street is open on Wednesdays from 10-5pm (closed from noon to 1pm) and on Sundays from 2-5pm. The Meeker Museum is open by appointment - email meekermuseum@delawareohiohistory.org

Rio Grande, Ohio

History, Historic House

Gallipolis, Ohio

History, Historic House

Lebanon, Ohio

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Park, Specialized

Glendower’s lawn maintains a very sophisticated social presence and is available for event rentals. Call the society at 513-932-1817 for information.

Westerville, Ohio

History, Historic House, Historical Society

This is the home of Benjamin Russel Hanby, composer of numerous songs, most notably, "Darling Nelly Gray" and "Up On The Housetop." Hanby played many roles in his life: student, abolitionist, father, teacher, and minister. But it was as a composer that we best remember him.

Ashtabula, Ohio

History, Historic House, Specialized

The Ashtabula Maritime & Surface Transportation Museum is housed in the original Ashtabula Lighthouse Keeper’s House later the house that the U.S. Coast Guard Chief and his family lived in. This house was originally built for the Lightkeeper's family in 1871. An addition was built for the Assistant Keeper’s family to live in 1898, making the house a duplex. In 1991-1992 a $31,000 addition of approximately 40’ X 50’ was built onto the rear of the original 1871 Light Keeper’s home.

Barnesville, Ohio

Historic House, Historical Society

Visitors of all ages thrill to the splendor and elegance of this award winning Victorian Mansion Museum.

Gifted Craftsmen worked from 1888 through 1893 to create this fine masterpiece of the Romanesque style.

Twenty-six rooms are skillfully restored with the finest of the Victorian era.

As you enter the Walton Avenue carriage entrance you will see the elegance of fine carved oak fretwork with a winged griffin, thought to prevent misfortune.

As you continue through the 26 rooms you see the original quarter-sawed oak woodwork, a solid oak handcarved decorative staircase, decorative door hinges, a 22K gold and ruby marble wash basin and Lincrusta wainscoting are a few of the many interesting features of this historic Museum.

Waynesville, Ohio

Children's, General, History, Historic House, Park

Come and enjoy a step back in time as you tour the historical Caesar's Creek Pioneer VIllage. Pick up a self guided tour at any of our cabins for additional historical information regarding our cabins.

Loudonville, Ohio

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library

The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum serves the great Mohican area as a source for research, learning, and historical discussion. The museum provides the history of the communities, peoples, and cultures of the Mohican area. Exhibits range from detailed sources of information regarding specific events, persons, or businesses such as the Flxible Company and Charles Kettering, to more generic "period" rooms such as our Victorian parlor. The museum also operates the Workman Cabin in Central Park.

Lancaster, Ohio

Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library

The Definition of Decorative Art: Sometimes known as functional art – a term that embraces all artistic works created for both use and decoration. It includes work by skilled artisans, in metal, stone, wood, and glass as well as textiles including quilts, coverlets, and tapestries. The term also refers to those aspects of interior design subordinate to architecture, including molded plaster work, wallpaper, furniture, and draperies. Personal objects such as jewelry, tools, and costumes are considered to be part of the decorative arts as well. Any and all art works with a sense of design fall under the decorative arts and are the wonderful things that we live with and look at every day. The Center also features contemporary work by artists who use the traditional decorative arts media.

Dayton, Ohio

History, Historic House

This Italianate turn-of-the-century structure was the final home of the poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. It exhibits his literary treasures, many of his personal items and his family's furnishings. During his short lifetime Dunbar became known as the poet laureate of African Americans. Drawing on his observations of society and the experience of his parents--both former slaves--he gave voice to the social dilemma of disenfranchised people of his day and became a proclaimer of black dignity.

Fort Recovery, Ohio

Anthropology, Historic House, Historical Society, Military, Park

In late 1791, a confederacy of Indian warriors led by Little Turtle and Blue Jacket surprised and overwhelmed an American army of about 1,600 men under Major General Arthur St. Clair at this site along the Wabash River. Well over half of St. Clair's troops were killed or wounded in this greatest of all Indian victories over American military forces. In December 1793, Major General Anthony Wayne sent a detachment to the site to begin a four-sided picketed post with a projecting blockhouse at each corner. Completed the following March, it was christened Fort Recovery to signify it was no longer under Indian control.

Wauseon, Ohio

Anthropology, Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Park

Currrently, a special exhibit, "Hell & Homefront: Civil War Through Fulton County Eyes" will be on display through 2015 for the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.

Goshen, Ohio

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Now the home of the Goshen Township Historical Society, it was the Hawkins family who christened the house "The Anchorage" during their residence in the 1940's. The house' history, however, began more than 100 years earlier as a humble farmhouse. In fact, The Anchorage is one of four stone houses built in the area at about the same time. Today only three remain.

New Richmond, Ohio

History, Historic House, Library

Historic New Richmond's mission is to preserve, protect, and promote knowledge of the historical heritage of the Village of New Richmond, Ohio and its surrounding area by: Collecting, preserving and making available for research historical records, documents, photographs and artifacts. Disseminating information through interpretive exhibits, presentations, and publications.