Ohio Open Doors Archives - Ohio History Connection

May 12, 2026

1887 Wenger One Room Schoolhouse Tour

Step back in time to 1887 and visit the Wenger One Room Schoolhouse, District #4! The old schoolhouse has been restored and furnished with period desks and schoolhouse items from the time period. You will also be able to view old pictures of other schoolhouses in the area. There will be a PowerPoint slide show […]

May 11, 2026

Wilson-Lenox Home Guided Tour

Take a guided tour through the first brick home in Shelby County! Built in 1816, the Wilson-Lenox home is located on a beautiful property that is a working farm. The Miami Erie Canal forms the South boundary of the farm which is the longest earthen berm spanning a valley on the Miami-Erie Canal system. It […]

May 11, 2026

Hawver Schoolhouse Self-Guided Tour

Tour the gorgeous renovated Hawver schoolhouse in Shelby County! The school was built in 1875 and functioned as such for 50 years. In 2007, it found new life in the hands of Mary Ruth Green, who started the renovation and made it her home. During your visit, learn and see how every detail was meticulously […]

May 10, 2026

Family Open House

Join the Welsh-American Heritage Museum and the Madog Center for Welsh Studies for a Family Open House celebrating Welsh culture and heritage. Held at the Welsh-American Heritage Museum in Oak Hill, this special morning program will feature Welsh-themed family activities, crafts, games, music, and opportunities to explore the museum’s exhibits in a fun and welcoming […]

May 8, 2026

Gill House Chautauqua

Step back in time at the Gill House during Ohio Open Doors! Visitors will enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, demonstrations, and displays throughout the historic home, highlighting local history, preservation, traditional skills, and everyday life of the past. Each room will offer unique interactive experiences and opportunities to explore historical collections, learn about community […]

May 7, 2026

A Taste of Colonial America

A Taste of Colonial America invites the community to explore early food traditions and local history in East Liverpool. Hosted by the Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center, the event takes place in two historic downtown buildings: the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame in the 1922 First National Bank Building and the nearby Museum […]

May 7, 2026

Evolution of Defiance Public Library: a through the years behind the scenes tour

This event features two staff guided tours showcasing the unique features throughout the years of an original Carnegie Library. During the guided tours, attendees will get a behind the scenes look of Defiance Public Library including archives, the attic, and other non-public areas. Staff guides will share through words and pictures how the Defiance Public […]

April 29, 2026

Fort Loramie Wilderness Trail Museum

The Wilderness Trail Museum in Fort Loramie, Ohio will be open to the public Sunday, September 13th 2026 from 1-4pm. The museum features several rooms dedicated to local history such as artifacts from the Trading Post 1769-1782 of French fur trader Pierre-Louis de Lorimier “Peter Loramie” and from General “Mad” Anthony Wayne’s supply post “Fort […]

April 28, 2026

Before the Books: Duncan Baldwin Historic House Tour

Ever wonder what life was like when the library was a private home? Attend a brief presentation followed by a guided tour and uncover the rich history of the house, beginning with its construction in 1835. Learn about its early residents, its transformation over the years, and the stories hidden within its walls.

April 28, 2026

Foundations of the Past: Homes, History, and Hallowed Grounds

Join us for a unique exploration of Milan’s history, where our community’s residents and their residences come to life. This free and open to the public event will take place on September 13, starting at 1 pm- 3:15 pm. Part I (1 hour) will include an insightful walk through the hallowed grounds of the Milan […]