Ohio Open Doors Archives - Page 6 of 19

August 9, 2022

Open Doors: Century Village/Train Depot Open House

Enjoy a special open house at Century Village with members of the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society, along with a tour of the restored train depot.

August 9, 2022

Open Doors: Mahoning Valley Historical Society Founders’ Day Open House

Mahoning Valley Historical Society marks its 147th anniversary with its annual Founders’ Day Open House with tours of Greystone, the Arts & Crafts style home of Olive F. A. and Wilford Arms, activities for all ages, and historic Wick Avenue and Youngstown State University Campus walking tours. This also marks the final event of the […]

August 9, 2022

Open Doors: Oak Harbor Union Center School Tour

Guided tour of a one-room schoolhouse, if not the last in Ottawa County certainly the most historically restored. School operated from 1899 to 1934. After being closed, the property was purchased by Theodore Witt and his grandson restored the building. Interior furnishings will take you back to the those early rural one-room school days.

August 9, 2022

Open Doors: Grammes-Brown House Tour

This elegant, nine-room Second Empire home was erected in 1884 by local confectioner and baker, Peter Grammes. Fine furniture, antiques, and collections belonging to 3 generations fill the Victorian-Era house. In 1988 the property was donated to Tiffin Historic Trust by the late Rosaina Brown, granddaughter of the home’s builder. There are many wonderful features […]

August 9, 2022

Open Doors: Bellevue Historical Society

The mission is to preserve the city’s history for future generations through preservation of historical buildings and artifacts. Currently the Bellevue Historical Society is working on the Tremont House which will house the museum when completed.

August 8, 2022

Open Doors: Wyandot County Museum “Behind the Scenes” Tours

Have you ever visited the Wyandot County Museum and wondered what the basement looks like or what is down there? Have you toured the museum and been curious what is hidden behind the attic door at the top of the third floor? If so, this is your chance to see “Behind the Scenes” at the Wyandot […]

August 5, 2022

Open Doors: Naturalization Ceremony for New Citizens

In recognition of Constitution Day, James A. Garfield National Historic Site will host a naturalization ceremony at which approximately 25-30 people will take their oaths as new citizens of the United States. The Garfield home provides an appropriate and idyllic setting for this uniquely American ceremony.

August 5, 2022

Open Doors: Above and Beneath Flint Ridge’s Quarries

Flint Ridge’s park covers 525 acres, but it is only one portion of a geological ridge that runs about 8×3 miles in its dimensions. Adjacent to the park is property owned and quarried by a master flint knapper. Join park personnel for a special tour that explores both Flint Ridge’s Quarry Trail and the pits […]

August 5, 2022

Open Doors: Surprise History from the Archive

We’re bringing out historical artifacts that have never been shown for Ohio Open Doors! Join us as we show these rarely seen artifacts and enter to win the Muck Monster contest to win a free one-year membership and our first history book on Lake Township.

August 5, 2022

Open Doors at Hale Farm & Village

Enjoy an open doors day at Hale Farm & Village, a historic living history museum nestled in the heart of the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley! Free admission for the day will include special timed tours of the original 1825 Hale family homestead, ‘Old Brick’, as well as our 1840s village and gardens. Grounds and sites will […]