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August 2, 2024

“Souper”Sunday Celebrating North Fairfield Museum’s 80th Anniversary

North Fairfield Museum will hold its 3rd Annual “Souper” Sunday to celebrate another successful year of sharing local history, AND the 80th Anniversary of the Museum’s opening. Old friends and new friends are invited to share a light lunch of homemade soups, tour the museum, reminisce. Outside, but under cover in case of rain.

August 1, 2024

Sedgwick House Museum Back to Our Roots, 1870s – 1970s

Come visit the Sedgwick House Museum at 627 Hanover Street in Martins Ferry – Ohio’s First Settlement! Built in 1870, the home was constructed of materials all sourced within Martins Ferry from the brick and wood to the glass for the windows and the cast iron stoves for heating and cooking. View vintage clothing and […]

August 1, 2024

Tour du Jour at the Ohio Statehouse

See the Ohio Statehouse as never before as the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board offers five different thematic tours about the Capitol, its history, and its incredible collection of art and artifacts. Each tour will start in the Map Room at noon, September 9-13.

August 1, 2024

Toledo Automotive History: Providing the Spark to Move a Nation

Toledo, Ohio played an early role in automobile development in the 20th century. The Toledo Automotive History exhibit showcases various companies which manufactured automobiles or automotive parts. The Electric Auto-Lite strike of 1934 was a major event in creating the UAW and is part of Toledo’s role in labor union development in the United States.

August 1, 2024

Tour the Wood County Courthouse

Tour the 1894 Wood County Ohio Courthouse on September 14th. This beautifully landscaped three-story building features large hand painted murals of historic Wood County, Italian marble walls and a grand staircase, tile floors, and brass handrails There is over $200,000 worth of original stain glass on the ceiling over the staircase. Tours are one hour […]

August 1, 2024

Historic Van Horne Building Tours

Come experience this in-progress restoration of the historic Van Horne Building located in downtown Carrollton. Guests will enter the building through the Grand Tea Room entrance and will be treated to a slide presentation of the building’s 197 years of history. You will then move to the Cedar One portion of the building and enter […]

August 1, 2024

Open House at the Orange Johnson House

Transport yourself to the 19th century when visiting the Orange Johnson House. One of the oldest residences still standing in its original location in Worthington, the house shows what life in Central Ohio was like in the early 1800’s, spanning both the Pioneer and Federal periods. When you visit, the lower-level exhibition rooms feature rotating […]

August 1, 2024

Historic St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church Open House

The St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church was Worthington’s first African American church. The congregation was founded as Bethel AME Church in 1897, and this building was constructed in 1914 when it was renamed St. John. The congregation worshipped here until 2004 and retains ownership of the church. This building has served as a religion […]

August 1, 2024

Open House at the High Road Gallery/Buttles Pinney Brown Home

Step into history at the Buttles Pinney Brown House, an exquisite 1818 building crafted by renowned local brick mason Arora Buttles. This historic landmark now hosts a vibrant artist collective, offering a unique blend of architectural beauty and contemporary art. Explore the stunning architecture, immerse yourself in the current gallery exhibition, and witness the creativity […]

August 1, 2024

Walnut Grove Cemetery Open House with First Person Interpreters

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour the cemetery and hear from presenters sharing the lives of some of the Worthington people buried there throughout.