Ashland County Historical Society

Historic Center Street Walking Tour
2024-07-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-21 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

Trivia @ Ohio Fire
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!

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, 2024-12-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-22 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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Trivia at Ohio Fire
2025-02-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Ohio Fire, 88 E. Main Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Join us at Ohio Fire for Trivia on the first Tuesday of every month except for December. Questions start promptly at 6:00 so be sure to arrive early for your team to get a slot before we start. Trivia is formatted with three rounds of 10 questions each.
Every team receives a packet with three sheets of answer slips worth 1-10 points for each round making a maximum score per round of 55. Final trivia is wager based meaning you can win or lose it all on the last question so bid wisely! The top three teams receive a generous gift card from Ohio Fire so if you win dinner may just be on us! We’ll go over a refresher of how it all works when you arrive.
Plan to arrive early to grab some amazing food, a drink, and pick your team name. We are excited to see you there so ready your brains for trivia and your stomachs for pizza!

Meet & Greet the Director
2025-03-19 16:45 - 18:45 | Freer Home, 1260 Center Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Come to Freer and meet our new Director Sara Fisher! Sara has come to us from the International Women’s Air & Space Museum where she also served as director. She has worked in museums for 10 years and has brought her expertise to Ashland. Come out and visit, enjoy some snacks and refreshments, and get to know Sara as well as some of the other new faces around ACHS. Ask questions and learn what ACHS has planned for the future!

Myers & Millers & Clark, Oh My! - with Ron Marenchin
2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Freer Home, 1260 Center Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
“A History of Musical Philanthropy in Ashland Witnessed by the Trinity Lutheran Pianos”
Ron Marenchin is the Coordinator of Music Ministries at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashland, where he directs several choirs, plans worship services and special events, and oversees the care and maintenance of a dozen or more keyboard instruments. In his presentation, “Myers and Millers and Clarks – Oh My!” Ron will use the history of the keyboard instruments at Trinity to highlight a century of music philanthropy by the leading citizens of Ashland.
Marenchin kicks off the 2025 Spring Speaker Series with this free opportunity. Join us at 6:30 p.m. on March 27 at the historic Freer Children’s Home. Parking is available onsite. For questions, contact us at 419-289-3111 or by emailing achs@ashlandhistory.org.

April 2025 Volunteer Meeting
2025-04-09 17:45 - 18:45 | OH
April is volunteer appreciation month! Thank you to all of our volunteers who make what we do possible. With 2025 well underway, we invite seasoned and new volunteers to join us for our first Volunteer Meeting of the year on April 9, 2025, at the Freer Children’s Home! Come learn what we have in store for the summer, and how you can support ACHS. We will have pizza, beverages, and dessert to celebrate you.
The event is free and open to the public, so bring a friend! Please RSVP by filling out the form, sending an email to achs@ashlandhistory.org, or calling 419-289-3111 by April 4 to ensure we order enough food. We’re looking forward to you joining us as we bring history to life in 2025!
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