Ohio Open Doors Archives - Page 12 of 16

May 10, 2026

Wales, Ohio and the USA: 250 years of Welsh Presence in America

Join the Welsh-American Heritage Museum and the Madog Center for Welsh Studies at the University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College for a special presentation: “Wales, Ohio and the USA: 250 Years of Welsh Presence in America,” held at the Welsh-American Heritage Museum in Oak Hill, Ohio. Presented by Dan Rowbotham, this program […]

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

Step back in time at the Massillon Public Library! Ever wonder what life was like when this 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, […]

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 […]

April 26, 2026

Freedom Trail Walk and Mabel Hartzell Home Tour

Take the family for a walk along the Freedom Trail on the Stark Parks Iron Horse Trail from Rodman Public Library to the Mabel Hartzell Historical Home. The Friends of Rodman Library will be on hand to greet you at the library entrance to the trail and Historical Society members will be positioned along the […]

April 26, 2026

Built to Last: Adaptive Reuse & Restoration in Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant, Ohio, stands among the most remarkable small communities in early American history — a hub of antislavery activity, the literary center of its region, and home to 40 antebellum properties, most of them private homes still in daily use. On Sunday, September 13, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, step inside two of those […]

April 22, 2026

Ohio Open Doors Hard Hat Tour

Explore behind the scenes of the innovative 2-era restoration project at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House–inside and outside, from the basement to the attic! Learn about the history this house has witnessed and be inspired to use your voice for truth today.