Come Be a Part of History

Whichever way you choose to get involved, your generous contribution paves the way for our vibrant future.

Donations

The ACHS maintains several historic buildings containing thousands of artifacts. Before an item is accepted into the collection, it is reviewed by our staff and Collections Committee to make sure the item fits within our collections policy. Not all items are accepted, because not everything is appropriate for our collection, and it is expensive to care for and provide access to collection items. If you are interested in donating an item, please email us at achs@ashlandhistory.org or call us at (419) 289-3111 to set up an appointment.

Planned Giving: Leave Your Legacy at the ACHS

There are many ways to give to the Ashland County Historical Society.

Tangible personal property may be donated to the museum during your lifetime or by bequest.
Donors who remember the ACHS in their wills benefit the museum in many ways, including helping to maintain the collection, providing support for exhibitions, supporting outreach into the community, and a range of other educational activities. A bequest is one of the simplest ways to provide for the future of the ACHS.
An endowment gift creates a permanent legacy for you, allows you to honor a family member or loved one, and provides a steady stream of funds to sustain the ACHS well into the future.

However you decide to give, your gift ensures that the history of Ashland County will be preserved for future generations.

Address for Donations

Ashland County Historical Society
420 Center Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805

Donate Online

Memberships

We invite you to come be a part of history as a member of the ACHS. Consider joining the growing number of individuals, families, and businesses that invest in the preservation of Ashland County history. Your role as a member is vital to our ongoing mission of creating social and historical experiences. Membership levels come with a different set of benefits. To learn about these benefits, download our Membership Matrix or call our office at (419) 289-3111.

Become a Member

Individual/Family Membership Levels

Student – $10
Friends (1 or 2 in household) – $15
Family (more than 2 in household) – $25
Patron – $50
Benefactor – $100
Distinguished – $200
Founder – $500
Visionary – $1,000

Corporate Membership Levels

Iron – $50
Bronze – $100
Silver – $150
Gold – $250
Platinum – $500
Diamond – $1,000

Thank you to our 2024-25 Corporate Sponsors!

DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORS

• Ohio Fire
• Mowry Builders, Ltd.

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS

• Ashland Elks Lodge #1360
• UH Samaritan Regional Health System
• Ashland University

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS

• Coldwell Banker Ward Real Estate

Volunteering

Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization.

If you want to immerse yourself in our community’s rich history, consider volunteering with the ACHS. There are many ways to get involved as a volunteer.

Volunteer Application

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Calling all Ashland County teenagers!

The ACHS is looking for students between the ages of 14 and 20 who live and/or attend school in Ashland County to join our Youth Board. The Youth Board is meant to give Ashland County teens a voice in their community’s history and heritage sector. Members will have the chance to create inclusive and innovative programs, events, and initiatives with the assistance of the ACHS staff.

Download Youth Board Interest Form »

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Ways to Volunteer

Tour Guide
Docent
General Cleaning, Decorating, and Events
Yard Work and Landscaping
Research
Clerical Work

Popular Events for Volunteering

Speaker Series
Juneteenth
Cemetery Walk
Pumpkin Glow
Christmas Open House

Come Be a Part of History

Whichever way you choose to get involved, your generous contribution paves the way for our vibrant future.

Donate to financially support the preservation of Ashland County’s history.

Become a member to receive benefits that go beyond our normal offerings.

Volunteer for the opportunity to assist in unique programming and events.

Donations

Donations