Ashland Native, Greg Gorrell, community leader and Vietnam War infantry combat veteran, chronicles his personal journey during the war - and "the War" in his country when he came home. His book, Vietnam-Survival: There & Home, depicts the good, the bad, and the ugly on a military and personal level. It is about life, death, […]
Seth Barber served as Ashland’s school superintendent from 1852-1862 and 1866-1870. A pious man with a great love of learning, he laid the groundwork for public school education in the town at a time when the fight over slavery was ripping apart the country and the community. When Col. James Garfield came to town in […]
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 […]
Join us and learn about Juneteenth - a celebration of freedom marking the official end of slavery in the United States! This event is free and open to the public. Happening on the grounds of the Ashland County Historical Society, and in collaboration with Ashland Main Street, the Ashland Public Library, and the community's Juneteenth […]
A retired public school teacher and lifelong resident of Polk, Craig Wiley has a keen interest in local history which began at an early age. From his earliest memories, he recalls hearing his grandparents and other community elders share stories of Polk and Rowsburg. Over the years he has continued to collect stories, facts, photographs, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Step back in time and explore the charm of Ashland’s historic Main Street with a walking tour! Immerse yourself in the rich history and unique architecture of our town while learning something new along the way. Discover the stories and secrets that make our Main Street a hidden gem waiting to be explored! Tickets […]
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 […]
Join us as history comes to life at the Ashland Cemetery during the 2025 walking tour on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. EST. Tour guides will escort guests through the tour routes, where many of Ashland’s historical figures will come to life through our talented living historians. Participants will hear what […]
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 […]
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! The house is open October 16-19 & 25-26. Admission is $3 […]
