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: The Secret of Savannah
On September 18, 1850, Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Law. This law required northern free states to assist in the capture and return of former slaves.[1] While many places […]
Ashes to Ashland: Ann “Pee Wee” Petrovic
On December 7th, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy, bringing the United States into the Second World War. At its peak, the U.S. Armed Forces had […]
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.
Conflict and Memory: Digging into the Copus Massacre
In September 1812, during the War of 1812, tensions between settlers and Native Americans in north-central Ohio reached a violent climax at what came to be known as the Copus Massacre. Following the forced removal and destruction of the nearby Greentown Indian village, many Native residents were betrayed by the US Army and blamed their white neighbors, intensifying hostilities. Reverend James Copus, a settler who had been close friends with the Greentown residents, was targeted alongside soldiers stationed in the area. The resulting attack left several settlers, soldiers, and natives dead.
The Copus Massacre of 1812 was one of the most significant and tragic events to occur in north-central Ohio during the War of 1812. This program explores the wider context of the war and the nearby Greentown Indian village, the events that led to the clash between local settlers and Native Americans, and the enduring legacy the conflict left behind. Finally, the program will highlight the results of the first phase of modern archaeological work at the historic site, shedding new light on the landscape and stories tied to this turbulent moment in Ohio’s past.
About the Speaker
Kenny Libben is the curator of the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum, where he has served since 2010. During his tenure, he has been recognized with multiple awards for his leadership in the museum field, including the Ohio Local History Alliance’s Outstanding Individual Achievement Award, the Small Museum Association’s Hunter-Burley Award, and the Ohio Museum Association’s Best Exhibition Award.
He serves as an officer of the International Committee for Regional Museums (ICOM-ICR) and as a representative for the Ohio Local History Alliance. He has previously been featured on American History TV.
Program Details
This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the program begins at 7:00 PM. The lecture will be held in the CRF Museum Lecture Hall.
This event is held in cooperation between the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum and the Ashland County Historical Society:
The CRF Museum is operated under the Mohican Historical Society, a501(c)3 nonprofit, and serves the Mohican area as a source for research, learning, and historical discussion by connecting the community with the history and traditions of the area.
ACHS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that brings Ashland County’s history alive through education, preservation, and community engagement. ACHS’s speaker series programming is supported in part by the Ashland County Community Foundation. Located at 420 Center Street, Ashland, OH, ACHS is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 3:00 for self-guided tours. Guided tours are available by appointment. Its entire campus includes the Noonan and Manor Houses, Freer Home, and the Carriage House, which serves as its research library. For more information, visit www.ashlandhistory.org or call 419-289-3111.