Lorain County Archives - Ohio History Connection

August 5, 2022

Open Doors: The Hickories Museum Open House

Come tour The Hickories, a museum of the Lorain County Historical Society. The Hickories was built in Elyria 1894 – 1896 for the family of Arthur Garford, when the population of the city was approximately 6,000 and Washington Avenue was an unpaved roadway. Garford, a bank teller in downtown Elyria, and rode his bike to […]

July 26, 2022

Open Doors: Benjamin Bacon House Tour

Tour this 177 year old mill owner’s home and explore the activities around the harvest.

July 22, 2022

Open Doors: Burrell Open House

Tour this 200 year old brick homestead that served five generations including serving as a UGRR stop and birthplace of some pioneering business women.

July 18, 2022

Open Doors: Lake Community One-Room Schoolhouse #12

Early One-Room Schoolhouse. An 1840 One-Room Schoolhouse resorted in 2000 for the Ohio Bicentennial Project. The project was completed with donated funds and volunteers.

July 18, 2022

Open Doors: Willard Murals Phase 1 & 2

Over 40 paintings are on-site by Archibald M. Willard. The display will include an original “Spirit of ’76” painting by Willard, and two 10′ x 12′ Masonic teaching murals painted by Archibald M. Willard. The museum is three floors and a mezzanine of Southern Lorain County history.

July 11, 2022

Open Doors: Historic Brownhelm School Open House

Come out and see the restoration of the historic Brownhelm School! Volunteers have been working for over 15 years to bring this structure back from the brink of demolition to be used for sharing history with the community. Enjoy viewing classrooms that have been restored to look at they did in the early 20th century […]

July 11, 2022

Open Doors: Kid’s Day at the Old Town Hall

Bring the kids for a fun day at the museum as we celebrate the past! The day will include live demonstrations, pioneer games, hands-on crafts and activities both indoors and out. (weather permitting) Visitors can sample pioneer food, listen to a Victrola, make a pioneer toy, and more. All ages are sure to enjoy a […]

July 7, 2022

Open Doors at the Oberlin Heritage Center

Join the Oberlin Heritage Center on Saturday, September 10 from 10:00am-3:00pm for a day of engaging local history tours and experiences for all ages. Visitors young and old can visit the Little Red Schoolhouse (1836) for a taste of what school life was like in the 1840s and play with games and toys of the […]