Ohio Open Doors Archives - Page 4 of 26

August 3, 2026

Exploring Greene County’s Landmarks: Eavey Building Open House and Tours

Step into the past of a historic Xenia landmark: the iconic Eavey Building. Built in 1908, the Eavey Building has been a focal point of downtown Xenia for generations. Enjoy a rare opportunity to venture inside and learn about the process of bringing new life to a historic building, thanks to the building’s owner, Ross […]

August 3, 2026

Explore the NVMM!

Historic buildings are a part of Ohio Open Doors and those that are newer and iconic are as well. Originally the site of the Franklin County Veterans Memorial, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) was built in 2018 as a place to honor all veterans, from all branches of service, and from all eras […]

August 2, 2026

1872 Engine House Open House

Step inside Shelby’s historic 1872 Engine House during Ohio Open Doors and experience the beginning of an exciting new chapter in local history. Take a guided tour of one of Shelby’s oldest surviving public buildings and discover plans to transform it into the future Shelby Steel & Wheel Museum, celebrating more than 135 years of […]

August 2, 2026

Open After Hours: An Evening at the DeWald-Funk House

The Hancock Historical Museum invites guests to enjoy a special evening inside the historic DeWald-Funk House. Built in 1852, the DeWald-Funk House stands as one of Hancock County’s most historic homes and offers a glimpse into middle-class life during the mid-19th century. While the house is located on the museum campus, it is not regularly […]

August 1, 2026

Rumley Schoolhouse Tour

Come visit one of Ohio’s historic schoolhouses, rich with African American history! Rumley, Ohio was a thriving African American community in the heart of Shelby County; the land having first been surveyed by Amos Evans in 1837 and continued to grow, becoming a stop for stagecoaches between Lima and Piqua. Though the town has faded […]

August 1, 2026

Restoration of Columbiana Cemetery Historic 1890 Stick Chapel

The Restoration of the Historic 1890 Stick Chapel, began in 2022 and completed August of 2026 soon to be offered for the final prayers before burial. A tour of the chapel, and displays of the history of the Chapel, the individuals and businesses in the 1890 construction, original records and maps of the cemetery. Civil […]

July 31, 2026

Go Behind the Scenes at Elder Theatre

Have you ever watched a movie at a single screen movie theatre? Come and take a tour of the 84 year old Elder Theatre in Jackson Center; one of the few single screen theaters still in operation in Ohio. Visitors will get to learn about the history of the theater and have the rare opporunity […]

July 31, 2026

Over-the-Rhine Museum Restoration Sneak Peak

Join the Over-the-Rhine Museum for a sneak peak into the restoration of one of the rooms of our future museum including a recent restoration carpentry project by Architectural Reclamation. This open-house event will include pastries and juices, discussion of the future of the museum with Executive Director, Anne Delano Steinert, and exploration of some perplexing […]

July 31, 2026

Village of Pemberville Walking/Driving Historic Tour

In celebration of Pemberville’s 150th Anniversary and as part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration, the Pemberville Freedom Area Historical Society invites visitors to explore the village’s rich architectural and community history through a recreation of its 1976 Bicentennial Walking and Driving Tour. Using a self-guided tour map and interpretive handout, participants will discover historic […]

July 31, 2026

Open House at the Old Stone School

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a student in the 1800s was like? Would you like to have shared your classroom with four or five other grades, completed lessons on a chalk board, or maybe walked several miles to and from school each day? Dating back to the 1840s, it […]