Category: Ohio Open Doors

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June 25, 2024

Beyond the Bottle – A Week-long Discovery of Oak Harbor, Ohio

The Oak Harbor Public Library and Local History Museum, will host Beyond the Bottle, is “everything you wanted to know about the J. Weller Company formally in Oak Harbor”. Explore more during this week-long Open Doors event in Oak Harbor. Here are the activities you won’t want to miss: Discover Oak Harbor: Local History & […]
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June 24, 2024

White Water Shaker Village Open House

Tour White Water Shaker Village White Water, established in 1823, is one of the 24 Shaker communal villages founded in the United States. The village is home to the country’s only remaining brick meeting house which was built in 1827 with an unusual, suspended truss system. In 1832 the large dwelling was constructed next door. […]
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June 24, 2024

Bucyrus Historical Society Great Apple Give-Away Day

Celebrating the 250th Birthday of John Chapman The Bucyrus Historical Society will host local students for its Great Apple Give-Away Day on Friday, September 13, 2024, in celebration of the 250th birthday of John Chapman (also known as Johnny Appleseed). Students will learn the history of Johnny Appleseed (born September 26, 1774), receive a free […]
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June 21, 2024

1823 Courthouse Museum Tour & Genealogy Fair

Discover the oldest standing courthouse in the Northwest Territory, now operated as a museum, built in 1823, plus participate in the Chester Shade Historical Association’s annual Genealogy Fair.
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June 20, 2024

Major General William Lytle’s Birthday Party

Join the fun at this free family event! We will be celebrating Major General William Lytle’s Birthday at Harmony Hill Museum in Williamsburg, OH. Music will be provided by the Community Band and cake and ice cream will be served.
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June 20, 2024

Ohio Open Doors: Hidden Treasures at the ACWCL Log Homestead

We have discovered a hidden and rare American piece of history. The 200-year-old homestead house is indeed a log home on the original site! In addition, barns and spring house are for your enjoyment. Looking forward to sharing it with you this year Once you drive in our welcoming wooded canopy drive will guide you […]
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June 19, 2024

Xenia Carnegie Pre-Construction Open House

Get reacquainted with the historic Xenia Carnegie Library Building, and the significance it has for the community and surrounding communities. Join us for a pre-construction open house with smooth jazz music and lite appetizers, while viewing the original architectural drawings, and view the architectural renderings of the plans for the upcoming Xenia Carnegie Cultural Centre.
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June 18, 2024

Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve Kirby Day

Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve Kirby Day Sat., Sept. 7 • 12-4 p.m. Richfield Heritage Preserve, Richfield Help us celebrate the legacy of well-known inventor James B. Kirby (inventor of the Kirby vacuum cleaner and many other appliances designed to help eliminate the drudgery of housework). who was the creative link between engineering and environment […]
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June 18, 2024

Historic Brownhelm School Open House

Come out and tour an 18th century schoolhouse that has been lovingly restored by the Brownhelm Historical Association over the last 15+ years. See classrooms restored to their late 18th and early 19th century appearance and hear about the efforts made by this all volunteer organization to save and restore this historic structure.
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June 18, 2024

Brownhelm Station Church Open House

The Brownhelm Station Church, located at in Vermilion, is a quaint, pristine country church with an amazing history of survival. Many German families settled in the Brownhelm area and the German Reformed Church, or E&R Church, was established to meet the spiritual needs of the community. The property was donated in 1870 by Paul and […]