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 […]
Thursday, March 26, starting at 5:30. 2130 Center St. Ashland, OH 44805 Join us at the Greens Bistro & Pub in The Brethren Care facilities for some Trivia! Make sure to reserve your spot and prepare for 30 multiple-choice questions of any category. Full menu and bar available! Call Kristine to reserve your spot! 419-496-0356
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]