Christmas at Freer
2025-12-12 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-14 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-19 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-20 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-21 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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!
This year, we are partnering with the Ashland Kroc Center to collect nonperishable food items for those in need. The Kroc Center has said that the following items are in high demand this year: Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Cereal, Oatmeal, Jelly, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Spaghetti Pasta, Vegetable Oil, Canned Tuna, & Canned Chicken. Please bring in whatever you can to give back to the community.
Come inside and warm up after your trip through the Candy Cane Trail and enjoy more than a dozen beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Admission is free. Hot chocolate is available with a cash donation or food for the Kroc Center. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Christmas tree this year! Christmas at the Freer Home will be open for 6 nights from December 12-14 & 19-21 from 6-10 P.M.

Manor Christmas Open House
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | OH
Step back in time and experience the magic of a Victorian Christmas at our enchanting open house event at 414 Center Street (a.k.a. Manor House)! 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!
Before visiting Candy Cane Trail or the Freer open house, come visit the Manor for a Victorian Yuletide experience. The home is open December 12th & 13th from 5-7:00 p.m. and admission is free. Caroling around the piano in the Parlor will take place from 6-7:00 p.m.

Victorian Lantern Tour
2025-12-19 18:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-19 18:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-19 19:00 - 19:30 | OH
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 the 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 $10 per person. Members receive a 30% discount with use of the promocode sent in the newsletter. Spaces are limited, so advance ticketing is recommended to reserve your space. Tickets go on sale November 21st.
The tours will depart from the Manor House 414 Center Street promptly at 6:30pm, 7:00, and 7:30. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check-in.
Click here to register!

Trivia Nights @ Ohio Fire
2026-01-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 and 11 more dates | Ohio Fire, 88 E. Main Street, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
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!

Questions? Email achs@ashlandhistory.org or call 419-289-3111.

Conflict and Memory: Digging into the Copus Massacre
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Cleo Redd Fisher Museum, 203 E Main St, Loudonville, OH, 44842
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.
