Shaker Historical Museum [OH]

Description

The Shaker Museum is housed in a mansion overlooking Upper Shaker Lake. The museum exhibits a large collection of Shaker objects. Many are from North Union, a Shaker colony founded in 1822 and located in what is now the city of Shaker Heights. The museum also has a library with collections from both the 19th-century Shakers and 20th-century Shaker Heights. By 1850, North Union was a prosperous community of 200. At first it sold produce and handmade furniture to nearby communities. Cleveland's mass production industries eventually put them out of business. The colony disbanded in 1889.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, lectures, and research library access.

Meigs County Historical Society and Museum [OH]

Description

The Meigs County Historical Society, organized in 1876, is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Meigs County, Ohio, which is located in south Ohio. The Historical society owns and operates a local history museum, which, in addition to showcasing the history of the region, also houses the Historical Society Library and Meigs County Genealogical Society Library.

The site offers visitor information, information regarding society publications, information on the Genealogical Society, and an events calendar.

Newark Earthworks [OH]

Description

he Newark Earthworks were the largest set of geometric earthen enclosures in the world. Built by prehistoric Hopewell people between 100 BC and AD 500, this architectural wonder of ancient America was part cathedral, part cemetery, and part astronomical observatory.

Originally covering more than four square miles, today only three major segments are preserved: Great Circle Earthworks, (formerly known as Moundbuilders State Memorial), Octagon Earthworks, and Wright Earthworks.
Maintained by the Ohio Historical Society since the 1930s, these sites are the best preserved examples of the monumental geometric earthworks of the Hopewell culture. The surviving parts of the Newark Earthworks are recognized as a National Historic Landmark. In 2006, the State of Ohio designated the Newark Earthworks as "the official prehistoric monument of the state."

Learn more about the Newark Earthworks by visiting the Great Circle Museum. Visitors are invited to watch an interactive video explaining the significance of the site and tour a 1,000-square-foot exhibit that includes a timeline of Ohio's ancient cultures and an explanation of why American Indians regard the Newark Earthworks as a sacred site. The exhibit also details how the earthworks align with the rising and setting of the moon. Following the museum tour, visitors can take self-guided tours of the grounds during daylight hours.

Heritage Ohio [OH]

Description

Heritage Ohio is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting organizations and individuals in preserving Ohio history. Heritage Ohio specifically focuses on preservation and downtown revitalization. To this end, Heritage Ohio has a number of statewide programs, such as the Main Street Program, which focuses on commercial district revitalization in communities across the state. In addition, Heritage Ohio puts out several publications, including a newsletter and fact sheets designed to aid in potential preservationists.

The site offers detailed information on all Heritage Ohio programs, basic information regarding the organization itself, and online access to Heritage Ohio's publications.

Armstrong Air and Space Museum [OH]

Description

Named in honor of Neil Armstrong, first person to set foot on the moon, this museum chronicles the history of spaceflight and Ohio's contributions to such endeavors. Among the items on display are a F5D Sky Lancer, the Gemini VIII spacecraft, Apollo 11 artifacts and a moon rock. In the museum's Astro-theater, multimedia presentations of the sights and sounds of space unfold against a starry background.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, and multimedia presentations for museum visitors. The museum also offers a variety of academic content standards-based educational programming. The programming is available for school groups, community organizations, and scout troops. Available after school during monthly sessions is the Young Astronaut Program designed for young children in grades 2-7 curious about space exploration and travel. For more information about YAP, please contact the museum.

Twinsburg Historical Society

Description

The Twinsburg Historical Society owns and operates three different historic buildings in Twinsburg, Ohio. The main building of the Twinsburg Historical Society contains many items from the last 100 years. It was originally known as the Twinsburg Institute. The Freeman Barn, property of the Twinsburg Historical Society, is located adjacent to the main building, the barn was built in 1870. The barn houses many of the farm implements of the past. Finally, the Riley House, built in 1853, is preserved and furnished with period furniture.

The site contains limited information about the society as well as event information and past press.

William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum [OH]

Description

The Stark County Historical Society is dedicated to collecting and preserving the significant materials and records related to the history of Stark County and the presidential history of William McKinley. Through the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, the Society serves as an educational center of history and science and offers interpretive exhibitions and educational programs for the local community and its expanding global audience.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, educational programs, lectures, planetarium shows, and occasional recreational and educational events.