Ashland County Historical Society

Speaker Series - Steve McQuillin at the Vermillion Institute
2024-02-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Vermillion Institute, 9 College St., Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Steve McQuillin is a preservation consultant with degrees from Oberlin College and Columbia University. He grew up in Elyria and worked for the Ohio Historic Preservation Office before becoming a consultant 40 years ago. He works to obtain federal and state funding for historic building projects throughout the Midwest. He purchased and rehabilitated the Vermillion Institute 13 years ago and it serves as his home and office. Its former chapel is a large meeting space. Steve also owns historic properties in Hayesville and Mansfield.

Trivia at Ohio Fire
2024-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Ohio Fire, 88 E. Main Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Join us for a night of fun trivia and delicious food!

Model Train Show Sponsored by the ACHS
2024-03-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Freer Home, 1260 Center Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Ashland Model Railroad Club
For Info Email – ladkins436@gmail.com
Or – Ashladrr@neo.rr.com

Speaker Series - Preserving Your Family History with Tammy Pelton
2024-03-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Freer Home, 1260 Center Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Tammy Sloan Pelton, a member and past President of the Ashland County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society, is an enthusiastic genealogist that enjoys teaching others how to get started preserving your family heritage. She also has some great tips on how to preserve those family heirlooms.
Tammy was born and raised in Ashland, Ohio. She and husband Kevin raised their three daughters in the northern part of Ashland County in the Mapleton School District where she served on many committees and boards, including six years with the Mapleton School Board.
In 2017, her interest in genealogy began. Her passion is creating special family events and passing along her heritage finds to her family. Events have included a 20 Sloan member charter bus trip to Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Ashland County family cemetery walks, and Family Reunions with as many as 115 in attendance. She has been very successful in managing and using Family Facebook groups to reconnect distant family members.
Surnames she researches are Sloan, Keefer, Swope, Pelton, Hetsler and Abbott.

Trivia @ Ohio Fire
2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Ohio Fire, 88 E. Main Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Join us for a fun night of food, fun, and Trivia at Ohio Fire!

Speaker Series - Louis Bromfield with John Anderson
2024-04-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Freer Home, 1260 Center Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Join us at the Freer Home as we welcome John Anderson who will give a first-person portrayal of Louis Bromfield.
Literature comes to life in the performances and scholarship of John Dennis Anderson, an accomplished oral interpreter who presents biographical performances of America’s greatest authors. As a Professor Emeritus at Emerson College, Anderson has taught and continues to publish in the academic field of performance studies and serves as a consultant on living history performance. Since 1994, Anderson has been developing and presenting living history (or Chautauqua) performances as the authors Henry James, William Faulkner, Robert Frost, Washington Irving, Ernest Hemingway, Louis Bromfield, Henry Beston, and Lynn Riggs. He has performed in over a dozen states, in venues from the Boston Athenaeum to the Seattle Public Library. No stranger to Ashland, Anderson has performed several of these characters at the annual Ashland Chautauqua event at the Myers Memorial Band Shell.

Trivia @ Ohio Fire
2024-05-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Ohio Fire, 88 E. Main Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Join us for a fun night of food, fun, and trivia! Each month we feature three different categories (everything is fair game) with ten questions each. Be sure to arrive early to reserve your spot – it fills up fast!

Juneteenth: Celebration of Freedom
2024-06-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Ashland County Historical Society, 420 Center St., Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Join us for a walk through historic Ashland, Ohio, and learn about the holiday called Juneteenth. This celebration of freedom marks the official end of slavery in the United States. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Ashland County Historical Society, Ashland Main Street, and the Juneteenth Committee will be holding an evening of freedom celebration with the walking tour beginning promptly at 4:00 p.m., followed by ice cream and cupcakes!
The event starts at the Ashland County Historical Society with a tour of Ashland’s historic district as it was during the Civil War. Guests will be entertained by portrayers who will talk about the sentiment in our community at the time. Learn about Lorin Andrews, the first person to volunteer for the Civil War, and see his birthplace. Hear the opinions of local religious leaders and see how future presidents and other dignitaries influenced the call to war and abolition. Experience Ashland’s Courthouse Square and the stories about the statues and artifacts right on our courthouse lawn. Hear what soldiers from Ashland thought about their war experience and why freed slaves moved to Hayesville after the war.
The walking tour will end at the Historical Society with ice cream and cupcakes for all. In addition, guests will be able to see actual relics from this period at the museum.
The event is free and open to the public. In the event of rain, the celebration will take place at the Ashland County Historical Manor House at 414 Center Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805. You may call the museum at 419-289-3111 for additional information. Come and learn about Ashland like never before!

Historic Center Street Walking Tour
2024-07-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Ashland County Historical Society, 420 Center St., Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the charm of our city’s historic corridor with a captivating Center Street guided walking tour! Discover hidden gems, fascinating stories, and architectural wonders that will leave you in awe. Join us for an unforgettable journey through history – book your tour now and create lasting memories!
Tickets are $5 per person (ages 3 and under are free). Spaces are limited, so advance ticketing is recommended to reserve your space. Tickets go on sale June 21st. All guests will receive a complimentary Center Street Walking Tour booklet with a more in-depth history of ALL the homes on Center Street.

UPDATE: Due to the popularity of this event we have added a second tour! The first tour departs from the Manor House 414 Center Street promptly at 2pm. The 2pm tour has sold out. The second tour departs from the Manor House 414 Center Street promptly at 3:30pm. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check-in.

There are 6 tickets available at the door for the 3:30pm tour. Tickets are $8 at the door cash only!

Ohio Open Doors: Artifact Workshop
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Manor House, 414 Center St, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Dive into the rich history of our local community and discover fascinating artifacts at our museum! Uncover the hidden stories behind each piece and gain a deeper appreciation for our heritage. Join us on a journey through time and explore the treasures that make our community unique!
This event is part of Ohio Open Doors. “Ohio Open Doors is state-wide biennial event during which building and landmark owners open their doors to the public for special tours and programs. It’s sponsored by the Ohio History Connection and partner organizations, the Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Tourism, the Ohio Travel Association and Heritage Ohio.” For more information on Ohio Open Doors 2024, visit www.ohiohistory.org.
Admission is free. The workshop begins promptly at 2pm at the Manor House. The Manor House is handicap accessible and seating is provided, but space is limited so be sure to arrive early to claim your place!

Halloween House
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Freer Home, 1260 Center Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Get into the spooky spirit with our family-friendly Halloween house tour! Explore the museum after hours and discover delightfully eerie decorations that are perfect for all ages. Join us for a fun and festive experience that will make this Halloween one to remember!
Admission is $3 for adults (18+) and $1 for children (3+) and students. Children 3 and under are free. The Halloween House will take place at the Freer Home on 6 different nights from 6-8pm. The last ticket will be sold to anyone standing in line by 8pm.

Dark History Tour
2024-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Manor House, 414 Center St, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Dive into the shadows of the past with our Dark History Tour – a spine-chilling journey through the secrets and scandals of our city’s haunted past. Uncover the mysteries and untold stories that will send shivers down your spine and leave you questioning what lies beneath the surface. Join us if you dare, for an unforgettable experience that will make history come alive in the most haunting way. #DarkHistoryTour #UncoverThePast #HauntedHistory
Tickets are $5 per person attendees must be at least 13 years old. Spaces are limited, so advance ticketing is recommended to reserve your space. Tickets go on sale September 25th.
The tours depart from the Manor House 414 Center Street promptly at 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30pm. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your tour to check-in.

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Victorian Christmas Open House
2024-12-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Manor House, 414 Center St, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Step back in time and experience the magic of a Victorian Christmas at our enchanting open house event! Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with twinkling lights, Christmas caroling, and delicious holiday treats. Join us for a celebration of yuletide joy and create cherished memories with loved ones at our Victorian Christmas open house!
Only the Manor and Noonan Houses will be open for this year’s Christmas open house. Check out our “Christmas at the Freer Home” event for information on when you can visit the Freer Home. Admission is free. Caroling around the piano in the Parlor will take place from 5-6pm.

Christmas at the Freer Home
2024-12-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Freer Home, 1260 Center Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Step into a winter wonderland this holiday season at the museum! Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas with festive exhibits, hot chocolate, and holiday cheer all around. Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones at the museum this Christmas – a perfect way to make the season merry and bright!
Come inside and warm up after your trip through Candy Cane Lane and enjoy more than a dozen beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Admission is free. Hot chocolate will be available for $1/cup. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Christmas tree this year! Christmas at the Freer Home will be open for 8 nights.

Victorian Christmas Lantern Tour
2024-12-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Manor House, 414 Center St, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Step back in time this holiday season with a magical Victorian Christmas flashlight tour! Immerse yourself in the enchanting sights and sounds of a bygone era as you explore beautifully decorated Manor House after hours. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the wonder and nostalgia of a Victorian Christmas – book your tour today!
Tickets are $5 per person (ages 2 and under are free). Spaces are limited, so advance ticketing is recommended to reserve your space. Tickets go on sale November 19th.
The tour departs from the Manor House 414 Center Street promptly at 6:30pm. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check-in.

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