Mabel Berra, Opera Singer
Loudonville, Ohio
Come Be a Part
of History
We make Ashland County’s history come alive through education, preservation, and community engagement.
Mabel Berra, Opera Singer
Loudonville, Ohio
Come Be a Part of History
We make Ashland County’s history come alive through education, preservation, and community engagement.
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19th Century
Mother of Pearl
Opera Glasses
19th Century
Mother of Pearl
Opera Glasses
Why Ashland History?
At the Ashland County Historical Society, we’re passionate about bringing history to life in fun and exciting ways for all ages!
At the Ashland County Historical Society, we’re passionate about bringing history to life in fun and exciting ways for all ages!
When you visit our museum, you’ll have a fun experience seeing the beautiful properties and artifacts from Ashland County’s historic past.
When you visit our museum, you’ll have a fun experience seeing the beautiful properties and artifacts from Ashland County’s historic past.
Why Ashland History?
At the Ashland County Historical Society, we’re passionate about bringing history to life in fun and exciting ways for all ages!
At the Ashland County Historical Society, we’re passionate about bringing history to life in fun and exciting ways for all ages!
When you visit our museum, you’ll have a fun experience seeing the beautiful properties and artifacts from Ashland County’s historic past.
When you visit our museum, you’ll have a fun experience seeing the beautiful properties and artifacts from Ashland County’s historic past.
Charles C. Chapman, Attorney &
Co-Founder of the Ashland County Historical Society
Recent Blogs
Ashes to Ashland: Reverend George Gordon and His Crime Against Inhumanity
When discussing the most well-known criminals of 19th-century Ashland County, the names that come to mind are Charles Steingraver, George Horn, and Henry Gribbon. The crimes we tend to think of […]
Ashes to Ashland: Freedom and a Fracturing Faith
The Twisting Histories of the Savannah Presbyterian Churches There is a unique experience that can be seen when travelling through America, regardless of state, location, or size; other than a […]
Upcoming Events
Trivia Nights @ Ohio Fire
Mark your calendars to test your trivia knowledge for the 2026 Ashland County Historical Society Trivia Nights at Ohio Fire!
Every month, join us on the first Tuesday from 6-8:00 p.m. to see if you have what it takes to be the Trivia Champion. The event is free to participate, and space is limited. Call Ohio Fire to reserve your table at (419) 903-0084.
Things to consider:
-Teams are limited to eight (8) people. This keeps the event friendly, competitive, and fair while also ensuring ample physical space for event set-up.
-Googling is prohibited. If there is repeated use to find the answers, you may be disqualified from the event. Let’s keep it fun!
-Come up with a catchy team name! Our hosts at Ohio Fire will select the most creative team name and that team will receive extra points!
-Teams are limited to eight (8) people. This keeps the event friendly, competitive, and fair while also ensuring ample physical space for event set-up.
-Googling is prohibited. If there is repeated use to find the answers, you may be disqualified from the event. Let’s keep it fun!
-Come up with a catchy team name! Our hosts at Ohio Fire will select the most creative team name and that team will receive extra points!
Questions? Email achs@ashlandhistory.org or call 419-289-3111.
Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom & Family
Join us for our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom on Friday, June 19, 2026!
This year’s focus is family-As we celebrate the joy of freedom, we will look into the ways families were affected by the struggle to end slavery.
Join us for a full afternoon of celebration and education! Here’s what to expect:
4 Living History Tours Starting at 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, & 6:05 PM (Tour Space is Limited so be sure to arrive early to register)
Moments That Made Us exhibit Preview open from 3:00-4:30 PM
A Visit from President Lincoln at 4:30 PM, where he will read the Emancipation Proclamation
Community Picnic with food from Buehler’s Fresh Foods & Live Music by The AFRXNTS from 4:45-6:00 PM
A Higher Law: The Oberlin-Wellington Rescue of 1858 Documentary Screening and Q&A with the filmmakers at The Ashland Theater at 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: 420 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805
Time: 2:45-7:00 + Documentary Screening
We ask that you do not arrive before 2:45 so our team can make sure everything is just right for the day!
Join us for the whole afternoon or just part of it. ALL ARE WELCOME to join in our community celebration.
Thank you to all of our friends who are joining in making this day happen: America 250 Ohio, The Ashland Juneteenth Planning Committee, Ashland Main Street, The Ashland Public Library, The Ashland Theater, The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum, The Oberlin Heritage Center, The Ohio Theatre, and The Richland County Historical Society.
Become a Sponsor!
Join us in bringing history to life at this year’s event! Through your support and sponsorship, we will continue to celebrate the freedoms that we hold so dear, explore the history of our communities, and strengthen the lasting historical threads we continue to showcase for generations to come! Click the image below to expand the opportunities, and join us as a sponsor by completing the secure form below!