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
Headstone Cleaning by Mary Young
Mary Young is offering her expert headstone cleaning skills for free over the next year. In a project funded by the Ashland Monument Company, Mary will be cleaning headstones at the Ashland Cemetery, at no cost to any families. However, in order to do so, she requires permission from the descendants.
If your ancestor is buried in the Ashland Cemetery and their headstone needs cleaning, reach out to ACHS to complete the required request form. Before you complete the form, please note the following:
- Headstones must have death dates prior to 1900.
- Stones must be under 5ft tall.
- The signatory giving permission must be a direct descendant of the person buried in the associated grave.
- Grave cleaning will only be done at the Ashland Cemetery at 523 W. Main St.
- Limit 2 stones per family will be considered. The decision whether to accept or decline the headstone cleaning is solely at Mary Young’s discretion. She reserves the right to accept or decline to clean a stone for size or condition.
- Mary will clean headstones as she is available and may not be able to accommodate all headstone requested in a year.
- Sign-Up for Headstone Cleaning by Mary Young – Fill out form
Ohio Open Doors: Navigating a National Register Nomination
Ever wonder what the process is to nominating your own home to the National Register of Historic Places? Join the Ashland County Historical Society Museum Specialist intern Ashley Denbow as she shares her own experience. Ashley has been with the 
historical society since January 2026, and is currently completing her B.A./M.A. in History-Public History from Ohio State University. She will give some tips and lessons learned along the way to help you navigate the process from a researcher’s perspective.
historical society since January 2026, and is currently completing her B.A./M.A. in History-Public History from Ohio State University. She will give some tips and lessons learned along the way to help you navigate the process from a researcher’s perspective.This event is free and open to the public beginning at 6:00 p.m. We’ll have hor d’oeuvres available and the opportunity to visit the Freer Children’s Home.
Before and after the program, explore the most recent addition to Ashland County’s National Register-listed buildings – the Freer Children’s Home.
- When? Wednesday, 9/16 from 6-8:00 p.m.
Where? 1260 Center St., Ashland, OH 44805
WHAT IS OHIO OPEN DOORS?
The Ohio History Connection created Ohio Open Doors in 2016 to promote and inspire pride in Ohio’s heritage and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act.
The Ohio History Connection created Ohio Open Doors in 2016 to promote and inspire pride in Ohio’s heritage and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Oct. 15, 1966, the Act has proven instrumental in transforming communities from coast to coast, establishing the legal framework and incentives to preserve historic buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites. It drives economic revitalization by attracting investment, supporting small business, stabilizing neighborhoods and creating jobs.
Ohio Open Doors partner organizations include America 250-Ohio, Heritage Ohio, Ohio Local History Alliance, Ohio Museums Association, Ohio Travel Association, and TourismOhio.