Ohio Open Doors Archives - Ohio History Connection

July 25, 2024

History of Catawba Island and it’s Wine, Peach, & Fishing Industries.

Follow our time trail, starting with the island’s fascinating geology. Explore our informative displays on wine, peaches, fishing, and early hotels. Visit the historic Union Chapel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Catawba Island has become a renowned Lake Erie destination, and the Union Chapel Museum has lovingly preserved its remarkable history.

July 25, 2024

If Walls Could Talk

Join the Burchfield Homestead Society for a special behind-the-scenes tour featuring three unique experiences: Guided Tour: Discover a recent find of rare Burchfield wallpaper, designed by the artist Charles E. Burchfield during his career at the Birge Wallpaper Company in Buffalo, New York. The tour will be led by Curator Cheryl Mattevi. Creative Exercise: Participate […]

July 23, 2024

Camp Tuscazoar’s Centennial Trail Open House

Camp Tuscazoar welcomes visitors to explore our Centennial Trail, featuring over 100 historic sites on our property. This hike is free and open to everyone who enjoys both history and nature. In addition to the hike, we will be hosting our Pig Roast fundraiser on both days, which has a charge, but the Centennial Trail […]

July 23, 2024

Ohio Open Doors Warrensville West Cemetery Tour

Did you know Warrensville West Cemetery is the oldest extant burial ground in Cuyahoga County? Join the Shaker Historical Society, Shaker Heights Public Library, and the City of Shaker Heights on Saturday, September 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a cemetery tour to hear the stories of those buried in the cemetery, including […]

July 22, 2024

Wyandot County Museum Behind the Scenes Tours

Join us for a rare opportunity to explore the normally closed Basement and Attic of the Wyandot County Historical Society. Discover where we store the Society’s collections in areas usually inaccessible to regular visitors. Please note that some walking up and down stairs, as well as potential crouching in the Basement, will be required. Light […]

July 22, 2024

Discover the Charm of West Chester’s Historic School House

Come visit our historic two-room schoolhouse and explore the rich history of our township. Walk through our new interpretative garden, where flowers are in full bloom, and take a picture by the life-sized bison. Inside the schoolhouse, you’ll find two rooms dedicated to our local heritage: one showcasing township history and the other focused on […]

July 22, 2024

Building and History Tour Behind the Scenes Walking Tour

Join Julie McMaster, Archivist, and Joseph Varallyay, Facilities Project Manager, for an exclusive journey through the Toledo Museum of Art’s campus. This two-hour walking tour will take you behind the scenes to areas normally off-limits to the public. Joe will share insights into the buildings’ structures and mechanical systems, while Julie will delve into the […]

July 20, 2024

Explore the Historic Miller-Leuser Log House

Visit our Miller-Leuser Log House, a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 for its architectural significance. Built in 1796, this log house was lived in until 1963 when a new house was constructed for the family on the same property. Today, it serves as a museum of local history. […]

July 20, 2024

Garst Museum Flash Friday

Join us for a special open house at the Garst Museum and the National Annie Oakley Center on Friday, September 13. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the museum will be open free to the public. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the rich history preserved in our exhibits. We also extend a special […]

July 19, 2024

Discover Hidden Gems at the Nutt Cottage Research Center

Join Centerville-Washington History for an exclusive exploration of our Nutt Cottage Research Center and catch a glimpse of seldom-seen treasures. Typically open only by appointment, the Nutt Cottage is one of the iconic stone buildings that Uptown Centerville is known for. This historic cottage, built around 1810, features 20-inch thick walls made of locally quarried […]