Explore the Historic Hayesville Opera House
Sep. 12
Hayesville Opera House 5 1/2 East Main Street Hayesville, Ohio 44838 Open in Google Map
September 12, 2026 / 1-3 p.m.

ALL - Free

Discover the unique history of the Hayesville Opera House, a centerpiece of community life since 1886 and the first property in Ashland County listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can explore the historic theater and learn about its role as a venue for vaudeville performances, community events, school programs, and early motion pictures. The opera house retains many original features, including historic seating, painted stage backdrops, dressing rooms, and backstage signatures left by performers over more than a century.

Visitors may also learn about the nearby Vermillion Institute, a historic educational institution founded in 1845. A demonstration of a magic lantern show and other interpretive activities will help bring the community’s history to life.

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