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August 4, 2026

Clio Tour: Radnor Town Hall in the National Register of Historic Places Tour

The visitors will take a walking or virtual tour of the Radnor Township Hall that was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2023. Since 1999, the former hall has operated as the Radnor Heritage Society Museum, preserving local history for residents, neighbors, and former community members. Built in 1891, the hall has […]

August 4, 2026

Tours of Historic City Hall at America 250: A Rocky River Celebration

The Rocky River Historical Society is hosting a picnic at City Hall Park! Along with the picnic, the City of Rocky River will host guided tours of historic City Hall, built in 1956. You’ll see how the building has evolved and stayed the same and get a bird’s eye view of the new Fire Station! […]

August 4, 2026

Historic Bohemian National Mall

Bohemian National Hall still stands as a rare monument to the dream of Czechland immigrants who built it in 1897 and their progeny & friends who are lovingly preserving it. The Hall has been a significant center for Czech & Slovak culture & a participant in world historic events such as the creation & signing […]

August 3, 2026

Night at the Museum

Our museum is located in a historic store front in downtown McConnelsville, and we are inviting guests to explore our new expansion! Both the first and second floor will be open to the public for special tours. This will be the first time guests are getting to see our newly refurbished space. Historical items from […]

August 3, 2026

Tour the Historic Cephas Carey House

Tour the historic Carey House, one of the oldest brick homes still standing in Sidney. Built in 1848 for Cephas Carey, an early Shelby County pioneer and Justice of the Peace, this Greek Revival residence sits atop a high stone foundation and retains its original recessed doorway. A porch modification in 1895 gave the home […]

August 3, 2026

Home to History: The Story of the Starr House

Discover the history of the Lorain County History Center! In 1857, the Starr family became the first of many to live in the Italianate-style house built on Washington Avenue in Elyria that is now the home of the Lorain County Historical Society. Join the LCHS for an open house at the History Center to explore […]

August 3, 2026

Brown Bag Lunch: Past, Present, Future of the Freer Children’s Home

Known by some as the ‘big white house with tall pillars,’ the Freer Children’s Home is the newest buildings under the care of the Ashland County Historical Society (ACHS). But, what many don’t know is its nearly 160 year history has been preserved, adapted, and is now a place for county-wide history to come to […]

August 3, 2026

Hidden Histories: The Building That Became Jam’s Market

Step inside one of Tiffin’s most recognizable commercial landmarks and discover the remarkable story behind the building now home to Jam’s Market. Once the site of Coppus Motors, this historic building reflects the evolution of transportation, commerce, and community life in Tiffin. Through historic photographs, stories, and architectural features, visitors will explore how the building […]

August 3, 2026

What Does It Mean to Be Listed in the National Register of Historic Places?

Ever wonder what the process is to nominating your own home to the National Register of Historic Places? Join the Ashland County Historical Society Museum Specialist intern Ashley Denbow share her experience. Ashley has been with the historical society since January 2026, and is currently completing her B.A./M.A. in History-Public History from Ohio State University. […]

August 3, 2026

The Jazz Age President: Live at the Harding Centre

On September 17 from 2 to 6 PM, step inside the Harding Centre—built in 1924 as the Hotel Harding, Marion’s tribute to its president. Tour the Renaissance Revival lobby, the presidential suites, and the ballroom. Then hear historian Ryan S. Walters, author of The Jazz Age President, set the record straight on Warren G. Harding—in […]