Historical Societies Near Me in Risingsun
Hancock Historical Museum
422, West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH
Hancock County Historical Museum
The Hancock Historical Museum is a privately-funded, non-profit history museum founded in 1970 by five Findlay residents to collect and preserve the rich history of Hancock County. The Museum is located in the Hull-Flater House at 422 West Sandusky Street, and first opened to the public in 1971. An addition was built on to the Hull-Flater House in 1985, serving as an exhibit center and meeting area while also housing the archives and museum collections. At the same time, a barn was constructed behind the museum, currently displaying exhibitions about transportation and agricultural life in Hancock County. The Crawford Log House, originally built in Biglick Township, was then moved behind the barn completing the museum structures housed on Sandusky Street.
The Hancock Historical Museum also maintains two sites on County Road 236 – the Little Red Schoolhouse, furnished as a 19th century one-room schoolhouse, and the Riverside Train, a miniature train that once operated at Riverside Park.
The museum carries out a variety of programs in these facilities. For school-aged children, the museum hosts a Fifth Grade Hands-on History program, a Fourth Grade Government Program, and Girl Scout badge-earning workshops. For adults, there are monthly Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series presentations, a Senior Symposium for senior residential care centers, and various workshops. All ages can enjoy the exhibit center, with constantly updated displays and exciting insight into the rich history of Hancock County.
The Hancock Historical Museum sponsors a volunteer Living History Troupe, presenting programs portraying real people and events in local history, and the 57th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment, a re-enactment group that participates in various Civil War activities.
The museum houses permanent exhibits relating to the Gas and Oil Boom of the 1880s, Findlay Glass, the Civil War and World War II. In addition, there are rotating exhibits pertaining to Findlay businesses, social life in Hancock County, and other topics of local and regional interest.
Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH
Mission: Through our collection and programs, we strive to integrate art into the lives of people.
Values: As an organization, we recognize specific values as the basis for interdependence and as essential for collaboration and innovation. As individuals, we pledge that our relationships with one another and with our audiences will be governed by: Integrity; Respect; Trust; Cooperation; Positive Approach; and Self-Discipline.
Vision 2012: Considering the Museum’s aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and current environment, what the Museum can be best at, passionate about, and financially driven by is using our collection to link art and the creative process. If we focus our efforts on becoming the best in the world at linking art and the creative process, we believe that we can successfully achieve the Museum’s mission as envisioned in these concepts:
-Audience Growth: The number of our actual and virtual visitors will increase.
-Diversity: Our on-site visitors will reflect the economic, social, cultural, and racial diversity of our region.
-Community Relevance: We will be an integral member of our community and will be responsive to issues of community concern and importance, particularly as they relate to the arts.
-Art Collection: We will achieve a consistently high level of quality.
-Professional Leadership: Other organizations will look to us as a model of operational effectiveness, integrity, responsibility to mission, and successful application of innovative solutions to solve real problems.
-Operational Excellence: Resources will meet organizational needs, be built to realize organizational aspirations, and be allocated to achieve the Museum’s mission and vision.
Edison Birthplace Museum
9 North Edison Drive, Milan, OH
The Edison Birthplace Association, Inc., was formed to insure the permanent preservation of the birthplace. This private, non-profit organization owns and maintains the museum. The Edison Birthplace Association is run by a board of trustees that includes Robert K.L. Wheeler, President, and Laurence J. Russell, Curator.
We hope that many of our visitors feel that they would like to share in perpetuating the memory of Thomas Alva Edison by contributing to the Friends of the Edison Birthplace. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Sauder Village
22611 State Route 2, Archbold, OH
Our Mission
As a destination of choice, Sauder Village offers guests experiences rich in history, hospitality, creativity & fun.
History
In 2011, we celebrated our 35th Anniversary, Sauder Village was excited about this special time in our history. We reflected on the many things that makes Sauder Village such a remarkable destination... our continued commitment to history, hospitality, creativity and fun. We hope you will take time to review this special section of our website that highlights the many wonderful things that we've accomplished over the years and especially thank you for being our valued guests!
The sections include our 35th Anniversary article, our Timeline that shares how Sauder Village evolved over the past 35+ years, Our People section, highlights some of the special people that have helped over the years and the Media section offers newspaper articles that tell some of the stories of the past.
A. B. Graham Center
8025 E US Rt 36, Conover, OH
About Us:
The A.B. Graham Memorial Center was built in 1917 as a school building. It sat on the same site where A.B. Graham began his career in education.
The present building served the surrounding rural community as a school apart of the Miami East School District until its closure in June 1990. Recognizing the historic significance of the building, concerned citizens rallied to save it. They developed the non-profit organization called, The A.B. Graham Memorial Center.
Its mission is to provide the surrounding rural communities of Miami and Champaign Counties a place to meet, socialize and conduct business while at the same time recognizing the significant work of A.B. Graham, the founder of 4-H Clubs of America.
The A.B. Graham Memorial Center presently houses a museum, foodservice facility, fitness facility, gymnasium and meeting rooms. All are presently available for rent for community events.
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
300 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH
About Us:
We are more than a museum. We are the New Home of the Brave.
There’s only one Museum in America that honors ALL our Veterans – from all branches of service, and from all eras of our nation’s proud history of military service, both peacetime and wartime. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is a powerful and personal experience designed to give a voice to every man and woman who answered the call for our country.
This is neither a war memorial nor a military museum. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum takes visitors on a narrative journey telling individual stories and shared experiences of Veterans throughout history. Paying tribute to the sacrifices of servicemen and women and their families. History is presented in a dynamic, participatory experience with photos, letters and personal effects, multi-media presentations, and interactive exhibits. Together, these elements link our national story to the larger context of world events since our country’s earliest days, and demonstrate the importance of individuals in shaping our history.
This one-of-a-kind cultural institution stands as a place of inspiration for all visitors to come together as one people with a common bond and a shared pride in our Veterans.
National Museum of the US Air Force
1100 Spaatz Street, Dayton, OH
About Us:
Welcome to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Prepare to have a high-flying time at the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum! Whether you are an educator looking for a STEM connection or a youth group leader or family looking for fun aerospace activities, we have a variety of programs to meet your needs. Because we want your visit to be the best it can be, we encourage you to review all the materials in this section carefully before your visit to familiarize yourself and your group or family with what the museum has to offer.
Boonshoft Museum Of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is to be the premier regional provider of interactive science learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults, enhance the quality of life in our community, and promote a broad understanding of the world. To preserve, protect, and enhance the Museum’s anthropology, geology, paleontology, and biology collections, and to make these collections available for exhibition, education, and research purposes.
Vision Statement:
Our Vision is to be the premier regional provider of interactive learning experiences which enrich the lives of children of all ages, enhance the quality of life in our community, and promote deeper understanding of the world.
Rock And Roll Hall of Fame And Museum
1100 Rock and Roll boulevard, Cleveland, OH
Mission
The Rock Hall's Mission to Engage, Teach and Inspire Through the Power of Rock & Roll is Important. Learn About Our History, Building, Economic Impact and More.
A Christmas Story House and Museum
3159 W. 11th Street, Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH
The mission of the Cleveland Museum of Art is to fulfill its dual roles as one of the world’s most distinguished comprehensive art museums and one of northeastern Ohio’s principal civic and cultural institutions. The museum, established in 1913 “for the benefit of all the people forever,”1 seeks to bring the pleasure and meaning of art to the broadest possible audience in accordance with the highest aesthetic, intellectual, and professional standards. Toward this end the museum augments, preserves, exhibits, and fosters understanding of the outstanding collections of world art it holds in trust for the public and presents complementary exhibitions and programs. The Cleveland Museum of Art embraces its leadership role in collecting, scholarship, education, and community service.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH
At the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, we believe that discovery starts with you. Explore our exhibits, meet our wild animals, take a hike, join a class—all while creating meaningful memories.
We make science relatable by cultivating your curiosity. When you visit the Museum, you’ll have the opportunity to delve deep into the past in our dinosaur hall, discover the outer reaches of the Universe in Shafran Planetarium and experience natural wonders in outdoor galleries. Children can experience hands-on learning in Smead Discovery Center, where the motto is "please touch!" Traveling exhibits bring the world to Cleveland with an ever-changing variety of new subjects to explore.
Beyond the Museum campus, we protect more than 6,400 acres through our Natural Areas program. Each preserve harbors at least one unique natural community, including hardwood forest, Lake Erie island, fossil dune ridge, marsh, swamp and glacial wetland. Together, these areas represent the remarkable biological diversity that was once widespread throughout the region, and now serve as educational and scientific resources. Our naturalist-led hikes and classes provide access to a wild Ohio you may never have imagined.
The Museum is also a leader in sustainability through our GreenCityBlueLake Institute.
Our mission
To inspire, through science and education, a passion for nature, the protection of natural diversity, the fostering of health and leadership to a sustainable future.
Museum Of Contemporary Art Cleveland
11400 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Cleveland’s museum of contemporary art (moca) plays an urgent and exciting role in the city's cultural landscape. As a non-collecting institution and the region’s only contemporary art museum, moca is ever-changing, introducing new exhibitions three times a year and creating fresh experiences for visitors each season. Since its founding in 1968, moca has presented the works of more than 2,000 artists to our region, often through artists’ first solo shows.
Moca acts as both conduit and catalyst for anyone seeking creativity and inspiration.
For 48 years, moca, northeast ohio’s only contemporary art museum, has brought the art and ideas of our time to cleveland and beyond. Moca was the first in the region to exhibit the works of vanguard artists like andy warhol, jasper johns, laurie anderson, roy lichtenstein, and christo; and we continue to bring the work of emerging and established regional,
national, and international artists to our area.
Mission
The museum of contemporary art is a unique and dynamic place for the visual art of our time. We challenge, inspire and teach a wide range of audiences. Our purpose is to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity and exploration through exhibitions, publications, education and outreach programs.
Massillon Museum
121 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, OH
Mission:
The Massillon Museum collects, preserves and exhibits art and artifacts to enrich our community through education and experience.
History:
The Massillon Museum, a local art and history museum, has major collections of photography; costumes and textiles; china, glass and pottery; domestic appliances; and circus memorabilia. The Museum was first accredited in 1972 by the American Association of Museums and has continued to be accredited by the AAM since that time. As of 2008, our permanent collection contains over 100,000 items, mostly gifts from the community.
About Us:
Art and local history in a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of downtown Massillon. More than 100,000 objects in the permanent collections are rotated in second-floor exhibitions. Main gallery exhibitions feature regional- and national-level art. The 100-square-foot miniature hand-carved Immel Circus is always on display. Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 pm. A visit to the Massillon Museum is always free.
Munroe Falls Historical Society and Museum
83 Munroe Falls Avenue, Munroe Falls, OH
About the Munroe Falls Historical Society
The Munroe Falls Historical Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1976 to preserve and perpetuate the history of Munroe Falls. We maintain our office, historical museum and local history library in a 19th century historic house next to Munroe Falls City Hall.
The purpose of Munroe Falls Historical Society is to:
-- Promote Lifelong Learners by initiating interest in the history of Munroe Falls and its place in our state and country.
-- Provide Public Access of the historical information and artifacts of the community.
-- Serve as Collections Stewards of the museum and its contents, thereby preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting historical data and artifacts pertaining to the history of Munroe Falls and the surrounding community.
-- Move from Community Anchors to Community Catalysts in providing technological access, relevant collaboration with the public, and supporting programs and causes which support interaction with the local community
Warther Museum
331 Karl Avenue, Dover, OH
Our Story
It all started when Ernest Warther lost his father at the age of three, in 1888, forcing him to take his first job at the age of five. It was during that cow-herding job that Ernest earned the nickname “Mooney,” Swiss for ‘bull of the herd,’ which stayed with him for life. But what ultimately changed the course of his life was when he found a pocketknife in the dirt road. He picked it up, started whittling, and never set it down for another 82 years. Although the knife changed over the years, Mooney’s determination, ingenuity, and artistic ability never did. In those 82 years, he would hand-sculpt over sixty works focusing around the steam-engine. The result earned him the title of the World’s Master Carver. The Ernest Warther Museum and Gardens is built around the original location of Ernest and his wife's home, his original workshop, and the first museum which opened on May 10th, 1936 in their backyard. Today, the Ernest Warther Museum is owned and operated by third and fourth generation family members whose mission is to share, educate, and delight visitors with the works compiled and created by both Ernest and Frieda Warther to invoke passion, determination, and admiration for the beauty of their art.
Entertrainment Junction
7379 Squire Court, West Chester, OH
About Us:
Welcome…to EnterTRAINment Junction, unlike any indoor family entertainment center on the planet! 80,000 Square feet of unmatched family fun featuring two world class attractions. At EnterTRAINment Junction, you can Marvel at the world’s largest indoor train display (that’s 25,000 sq. ft. of model trains on an enormous train layout), bounce, climb and crawl in a spectacular children’s play area, discover at our imaginative railroading museum, engineer your own locomotive around a track in a hand-cranked railroad car or ride our narrow gauge train ride, and enjoy the greatest funhouse on earth. It’s like an theme park and it’s all indoors!
train park mapWe were voted Ohio’s Best Family Entertainment Center and are fast becoming THE Cincinnati Train Display and one of many fun things to do in Cincinnati and Dayton, and one of the premiere attractions in Southwestern Ohio.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park And Museum
1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, State Route 128, Hamilton, OH
About The Park:
Located in Southwestern Ohio, overlooking the Great Miami River, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum is a 265 acre sculpture park and outdoor museum combining the lure of nature with the dynamic presence of monumental art. It is a setting where landscape and art come together in natural galleries among vast meadows and woodlands.
It has been said that a fine piece of art never truly reaches completion, and the same holds true for a world-class park. Pyramid Hill will always be evolving to become better than it is today...
Pyramid Hill is an outdoor museum focusing on monumental pieces of sculpture in an environment of meadows, forests, and various gardens. Our mission will include the eventual establishment of a collection which will demonstrate the complete history of sculpture, making Pyramid Hill the only art park in the world working on the accomplishment. Educational programs in art, horticulture, geology, and the environment will make Pyramid Hill a busy learning center.
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH
History:
In the late nineteenth century, public art museums were still very much a new phenomenon, especially as far west as Cincinnati. Following the success of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition held in Philadelphia, the Women's Art Museum Association was organized in Cincinnati with the intent of bringing such an institution to the region for the benefit of all citizens. Enthusiasm for these goals grew steadily and by 1881 the Cincinnati Museum Association was incorporated. Just five years later, in May 1886, a permanent art museum building was completed in Eden Park and was heralded worldwide as "The Art Palace of the West."
Original Building, 1886
CAM enjoyed the support of the community from the beginning. Generous donations from a number of prominent Cincinnatians grew the collection to number in the tens of thousands of objects, which soon necessitated the addition of the first of several museum expansions.
Schmidlapp Wing, 1907
In 1907 the Schmidlapp Wing opened, which was followed by a series of building projects. The addition of the Emery, Hanna and French Wings in the 1930s enclosed the courtyard and gave the museum its current rectangular shape and provided the space in which our American, European and Asian collections are currently shown.
Great Hall & Adams-Emery Wing, 1940s-1965
Renovations during the late 1940s and early 1950s divided the Great Hall into two floors and the present main entrance to the museum was established. The 1965 completion of the Adams-Emery Wing increased our facility resources further, adding space for the permanent collection, lecture halls and temporary exhibition galleries.
Cincinnati Art Museum, 1993
In 1993, a $13 million project restored the grandeur of the museum's interior architecture and uncovered long-hidden architectural details. This project included the renovation of one of the Art Museum's signature spaces, the Great Hall. In addition, new gallery space was created and lighting and climate control were improved. The museum's temporary exhibition space was expanded to approximately 10,000 square feet to accommodate major temporary exhibitions.
Cincinnati Wing, 2003
By the turn of the twenty-first century, the museum's collection numbered over 60,000 objects and, today, is the largest in the state of Ohio. In 2003, CAM deepened its ties with the Greater Cincinnati community by opening the popular and expansive Cincinnati Wing, the first permanent display of a city's art history in the nation. In addition, on May 17, 2003, the museum eliminated its general admission fee forever, made possible by The Lois and Richard Rosenthal Foundation.
Contemporary Arts Center
44 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, OH
Mission:
The Contemporary Arts Center provides the opportunity for all people to discover the dynamic relationship between art and life by exhibiting, but not collecting, the work of progressive artists. It will continually increase its regional, national and international influence by providing changing visual and interactive experiences that challenge, entertain and educate.