The mission of the Wayne County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts and experiences that reflect the cultural heritage of the county for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.
The museum offers tours, exhibits, and educational and lecture events.
NORM was founded in 1965 and incorporated in 1976 as a not-for-profit education and historical organization. Its goals are to collect, preserve, restore, operate, and display streetcars and other railway-related equipment. On two miles of the historic Cleveland Southwestern Railway, the museum is working towards its goals to collect, preserve, restore, display, and operate streetcars and other railway equipment for use by the public.
The museums offers tours, exhibits, and monthly meetings.
Visitors to Sauder Village experience history up close as costumed staff lead activities and demonstrations of daily rural life in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Depending on the day and season, visitors may encounter hymn singing, demonstrations of old printing techniques, samples of a 19th-century recipe, or a chance to taste a homemade pickle or help with food preparation. The craft buildings and studios are home to several nationally-recognized craftsmen working with traditional crafts in both historic and modern interpretations. The village also includes a 350-seat restaurant; a bakery; a campground; a 98-room country inn; and an exhibit/performance center, Founder's Hall.
Sauder Village offers historical reenactments, exhibits, tours, educational programs, and other opportunities.
Take a trip back in time and discover one of the few original early American taverns left on the old National Road. Built in about 1820, it served as a tavern on one of the main trails of the westward bound pioneers during the transcontinental surge of the early 1800's.
"Founded in 1976 for the purpose of preserving the history of the Toledo Fire Division and educating citizens about fire prevention and safety. In memory of fallen firefighters, the two-story museum is located in a working fire station, "Old Number 18 Fire House", circa 1920, which was replaced by a new station in 1975."
"Preservation Ohio is Ohio's statewide historic preservation organization, established to enhance the understanding and appreciation for Ohio's historic resources. We are a focal point for Ohio organizations, municipalities, corporations and individuals who care about those resources and are concerned about preservation for future generations. Currently, the organization is involved in efforts as diverse as downtown revitalization planning, hosting America's most visited statewide preservation and revitalization online magazine, heritage tourism, providing technical advice, advocating for local historic resources and much, much more."
The site offers information about Preservation Ohio's current projects as well as information for those looking to get involved.
This course focuses on the legislative branch of the U.S. government. It examines topics such as the constitutional powers of Congress, the relations between Congress and the other branches of the federal government and the states, and the changing structure and internal politics of Congress.
This iCue Mini-Documentary introduces the the Northwest Ordinance, adopted by Congress in 1787, which called for new states to be developed in the Ohio region.
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The Friends of Ohio Barns was formed in order to provide "opportunities for barn owners, barn lovers and the folks who believe in the stewardship of Ohio's barns to be connected." In addition, the organization works to help preserve barns and farmsteads throughout the state of Ohio. The organization releases a newsletter several times throughout the year and hosts a variety of events for farm owners and preservationists.
The site offers past issues of the newsletter, an events calendar, and general information about the organization.
Offerings are largely intended for preservation professionals and owners of historic farms.
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