Ohio Open Doors Archives - Ohio History Connection

August 10, 2026

Tour a Historic Quaker Meeting House!

Wilmington, Ohio is a town that is synonymous with Quakers! Have you ever been curious about the history of Quakers in Wilmington? Or, at the very least have you ever wanted to see what a Quaker meetinghouse looks like on the inside? Join us at Wilmington Friends Meeting to tour our meetinghouse, which at one […]

August 10, 2026

Exploring Braceville’s Historic Black Settlement

A museum housed in one of the community’s original Great Migration homes features historical displays and educational materials that honor local legacy through oral histories, photographs, artifacts, and engaging programming. Visitors can explore the history, community resilience, and cultural pride of a small rural Black settlement shaped by the Underground Railroad and the Great Migration—an […]

August 10, 2026

Ohio Open Doors at the Cleveland Grays Armory Museum

Cleveland Grays Armory is a one of the oldest historic buildings in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Grays formed in 1837 as a volunteer civilian militia. The Grays Armory building dates to 1894 and the museum showcases Cleveland’s military history. Free Guided Tours to the Public will occur on Saturday September 19th, 2026. from 11:00 AM […]

August 10, 2026

Night at the Museum (After Dark)

Night at the Museum: Behind the Scenes After Dark Experience the historic Clague House Museum after dark! Join the Westlake Historical Society for a special Night at the Museum and discover the Clague House in a whole new way. Explore the museum, take a peek behind the scenes, and learn about the people, stories, and […]

August 9, 2026

Seldom Seen Items from Union County’s History

The Union County Historical Society will display seldom seen items from the county’s early history at the museum at 246 W. Sixth Street, Marysville, on Saturday, September 20, 2026, from 1-4 pm. This is a free event. We recently acquired an Erb surrey, made in Milford Center, by the L. F. Erb Carriage Works. The […]

August 7, 2026

Mantua Center School Displays and Refreshments

Built in 1914 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Mantua Center School was designed to be fireproof following a tragic school fire in the Cleveland area. While the original section of the school is not open for tours, displays will showcase the installation of the elevator, rehabilitation of the bell tower, and […]

August 7, 2026

The History of Chesterhill and its’ Role in the Underground Railroad

We will offer an in-depth look at the history of Chesterhill, located in Morgan County, and its’ role in the Underground Railroad. We will share the significance of the people involved in this activity. Log cabins, Quaker history and the history of local hiding places will be included. A short hike to one of these, […]

August 7, 2026

Cleveland Grays Armory Museum: A Walk Through History

Join us for a tour of Cleveland’s hidden treasure, the Cleveland Grays Armory Museum. See one of the first Confederate cannons, captured during the Civil War, a 1930 functional pipe organ and military equipment, photographs and art from the Civil War to current day. The museum building is our largest artifact. Built in 1893, our […]

August 7, 2026

The Historic Monroe Theatre Open House Tour

Consider this a unique opportunity to sneak a preview at the newly renovated Historic Monroe Theatre slated to open this Fall of 2026. The glamorous Art Deco design of the original Theatre of 1939 carries the legacy through to today in 2026. All areas of the theatre are nearing completion. There are accessible restrooms on […]

August 7, 2026

Coal and Culture: A Tour of the Historic Tecumseh Theater Open House

The public is invited to a free Open House at the Tecumseh Theater in Shawnee, Southern Perry County, Thursday, September 10 between 5pm and 7pm. Participants will tour the historic second floor opera house, which was renovated, reopened, and made accessible with the construction of an elevator tower in 2026. Visitors will learn about the […]