Ohio Open Doors Archives - Page 5 of 16

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 […]

June 18, 2026

Mantua Historic District Celebration

Come explore the Mantua Historic District to see how a local history museum is run. Receive a tour of the Eastlawn Cemetery, learn about the Mormons at the Mantua Center Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ) and watch as the Mantua Historical Society demonstrates how they care for historical items when people donate to them. The […]

June 18, 2026

Open Doors at the Miller-Leuser Log House

Step back into Anderson Township’s earliest days with a visit to the Miller-Leuser Log House, one of the oldest dwellings in the Greater Cincinnati area. Built in 1796, this historic log structure offers a glimpse into frontier life at the time Ohio was becoming a state. This open house is part of a paired Ohio […]