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July 15, 2024

Art & Adventure on Jefferson Avenue

Participate in a scavenger hunt, take a tour of the Thurber House Museum, enjoy a plein air paint out, uncover fairy doors, and join us for a community reception.

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July 13, 2024

Celebrating the Past; Looking to the Future

The Historical Society invites you to join us for a special day combining the Log Cabin Cookout with Open Doors. The Museum will be open to the public from Noon-5 p.m. featuring historic Highland County characters who will roam the museum and share their stories. In the evening, enjoy a ham and bean supper served […]

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July 11, 2024

Carriage House Tours at Spiegel Grove

For the first time ever, the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums is opening the Carriage House for a special, behind-the-scenes guided tour. Eight tours of 10 people each will get an exclusive look inside this historic building, which once served as the carriage house for President Rutherford B. Hayes’ horses and carriage. The Carriage House […]

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July 11, 2024

Johnny Appleseed History Mystery

This year, we commemorate the 250th birthday of Johnny Appleseed, a figure shrouded in myth and legend. But who was the real man behind the stories? Join us for an engaging history hunt as we delve into our local history collection, tracing the seeds of John Chapman’s life, exploring his family roots, and uncovering the […]

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July 11, 2024

The Old Stone School, Concord Township, Ohio

Visit the oldest quarried stone structure in Lake County. Learn the history of this school and the eight other one-room schools in Concord Township. Local history topics centered in this location include UGRR, farm, Western-Reserve industry, Camp Klein and more!

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July 11, 2024

Fairport Harbor Lighthouse 1825-1925. The Light that Shone for 100 years

Visit the light that shone for 100 years! Tour the museum located in the keeper’s house for USLSS, Great Lakes maritime history and local lore. Experience a tower climb to conclude your docent led evening.

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July 10, 2024

Union Chapel Non denominational Sunday School

Join us for a guided tour of the Union Chapel Non-Denominational Sunday School Museum. Our dedicated volunteers will walk you through the rich history of the church, providing historical information about its background, its founding, and the reasons behind its journey’s end after 100 years. This immersive experience will offer valuable insights and a deeper […]

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July 9, 2024

September Monthly Tea and Jam Party

Our September Tea and Jam Party is coming up Wednesday, September 11th 4:20-7 p.m. We are exploring the powerful non-intoxicating herbal effects of hemp and other herbs. Bring an instrument and join in our porch jam.

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July 9, 2024

Sebring Railroad Museum & Historical Society Open House

The Sebring Model Railroad Club and the Sebring Railroad Museum & Historical Society will be open during our regular meeting for any guests interested in learning about the railroad history of Sebring, Ohio. Visitors can explore our 100-year-old Pennsylvania Railroad freight station, watch the trains on our 70′ by 25′ HO-scale model railroad, or simply […]

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July 9, 2024

Great Western School

Our Door is Open…Come ‘sit a spell’ and relive the past in a One-Room School! A tour of the building will include the school history, one-room school stories as well as viewing historic archives. Visitors can enjoy looking through the McGuffey Readers, practicing their cursive writing skills on the slate boards and learning some inside-period […]