Ohio Open Doors Archives - Page 15 of 26

June 24, 2026

Flatwoods One-Room School Open Doors/Tour

Flatwoods One-Room School was constructed in 1868 in the historic Black settlement of Flatwoods, located in Logan County. The building served as a school until 1923, when many of Logan County’s rural schools were consolidated. Following its closure, the structure was repurposed as a barn and remained in that use for several decades. In the […]

June 24, 2026

Scioto County Heritage Museum Headquarters Open Doors

On September 19, the Scioto County Heritage Museum invites you to an Open Doors event showcasing plans for the renovation and expansion of its headquarters at 623 Market Street in Portsmouth. Housed within a pair of historic buildings that reflect the character of Portsmouth’s traditional downtown fabric, the museum’s future home is undergoing a careful […]

June 24, 2026

Behind the Scenes at Rickenbacker Woods: Preserving a National Historic Landmark

Step behind the scenes at the Eddie Rickenbacker Boyhood Home, a National Historic Landmark and the childhood home of America’s “Ace of Aces.” Enjoy free guided tours of the historic home, explore the Rickenbacker Woods campus and Livingston Reads Storybook Park, and learn about efforts to preserve and interpret one of Ohio’s most significant historic […]

June 23, 2026

A Day in a One-Room Schoolhouse

Experience what it was like to attend a one room school around 1900. What lessons were taught, what games were played, did you have recess? Learn what teachers needed to be able to do to teach and some history of early education in Chester Township.

June 23, 2026

Learn About Archibald Willard and the Spirit of ’76

Visit the Spirit of ’76 Museum, housed in Wellington’s historic former cheese warehouse, a reminder of the community’s once-thriving cheese industry. Constructed in the 1870s in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, the brick building retains distinctive features including round-arched window openings, recessed panels, pilasters, and a simple cornice. Inside, learn about Archibald Willard’s famous Spirit of […]

June 22, 2026

Learn About the Shared History of St. John’s Episcopal Church and Worthington

Join us to learn about St. John’s Episcopal Church, founded in 1804 by many of the same individuals who established Worthington. St. John’s, its churchyard, and Township Hall were listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Explore 222 years of parish history as you tour the churchyard where Abner Pinney became the […]

June 22, 2026

Quilt Show at Historic St. Mark’s Church

Main Street Wadsworth, in partnership with the Wadsworth Area Historical Society, will host a Quilt Show at the Historic St. Mark’s Event Center. Visitors are invited to explore this historic building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the oldest church in Wadsworth, and has recently undergone major restoration. While touring […]

June 22, 2026

Open Doors at the Clark Stone House

Explore one of Southwest Ohio’s oldest stone structures during a visit to the Clark Stone House. Built around 1803, this historic home reflects early settlement and construction in the years following Ohio’s statehood. This open house is part of a paired Ohio Open Doors experience along Clough Pike. Visitors are also encouraged to visit the […]

June 22, 2026

Experience a Post–Civil War Opera House

Step inside the recently renovated 1883 Morvilius Opera House and experience a unique entertainment venue from the post–Civil War period. Guided tours will be offered on September 12 from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m., beginning on the hour and half-hour, or visitors may explore the two-story building at their own pace. The building is fully accessible, […]

June 20, 2026

1823 Chester Courthouse Tour & Genealogy Fair

Tour the oldest standing original courthouse in the Northwest Territory, built in 1823 and fully restored in 1999. Visitors can experience original architectural features and building practices from the early 19th century while exploring two floors of interior exhibits. The courthouse houses a collection of artifacts from the surrounding area, many dating back to its […]