Ohio’s Promised Land: Uncomfortable Truths of a Free State The first state to be formed from the Northwest Territory, Ohio’s earliest years of statehood quickly became a laboratory for how the young country navigated growing tensions and divisions over slavery. Admitted as a free state under the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Ohio’s role in our […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When railroads spread across the United States, they brought permanent changes to every aspect of society. Ashland County was no exception, as the county's industries and growth were impossible without the advancement of rail. In his 2004 book, local historian, retired librarian at the Ashland Public Library, and train enthusiast, Bill Snyder, explores the little-known […]
Join ACHS on September 13th for our first-ever Hayesville-Vermillion Cemetery Walk! This year we will be showcasing the small town’s big personalities. Meet the Venus of Vaudeville, a nationally renowned hat-maker, a Freedman who made his way to liberty and settled in Hayesville, becoming a respected and industrious community member, and others! The Ashland County […]
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It is a great option for those who have limited mobility, injuries, or find it difficult to get up and down from the floor. In this program, participants will learn different yoga poses […]
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 […]
Known by some as the ‘big white house with tall pillars,’ the Freer Children’s Home is the newest buildings under the care of the Ashland County Historical Society (ACHS). But, what many don’t know is its nearly 160 year history has been preserved, adapted, and is now a place for county-wide history to come to […]
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 […]