ASHLAND — The Ashland County Historical Society will take part in Ohio Open Doors on Sunday, Sept. 11.
Visitors can discover Ohio’s amazing heritage Friday, Sept. 9, through Sunday, Sept. 18, as historic buildings and fascinating places across the state open their doors for tours and events as part of the Ohio History Connection’s annual event.
Admission to all Ohio Open Doors events is free. A list of the statewide events and activities is available at ohiohistory.org/opendoors.
“Ohio Open Doors shares stories of important landmarks and interesting sites right in our backyards, highlighting the history and unique nature of some of Ohio’s most treasured places,” said Amanda Schraner Terrell, Director of the Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office.
Ashland County Historical Society guests will embark on a tour of the Society’s hidden spaces. Beginning at the Manor House, see the original cistern that the Cowan family used to disperse water throughout the house at a time when indoor plumbing was only a luxury of the wealthy.
Explore the basement of the house that served as a summer kitchen for the Cowans, and see what life was like, especially for the servants, in the late 1800’s.
Hear about the tragic death of 8-year-old Grace Myers at the Noonan House. Then, venture to Freer Children’s Home to see the jail cells that housed troubled boys during the home’s days as a Juvenile Detention facility.
The Ohio History Connection created Ohio Open Doors in 2016 to promote and inspire pride in Ohio’s heritage and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Ohio Open Doors partner organizations include the Ohio Arts Council, TourismOhio, the Ohio Travel Association and Heritage Ohio.
For more information go to ohiohistory.org/opendoors or https://ashlandhistory.org/calendar.html, or call 419-289-3111.
About the Ohio History Connection
The Ohio History Connection, formerly the Ohio Historical Society, is a statewide history organization with the mission to spark discovery of Ohio’s stories. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered in 1885, the Ohio History Connection carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the state’s history.
This includes housing the State Historic Preservation Office, the official state archives and the Community Engagement Department and managing more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio. For more information, go to ohiohistory.org. The Greater Columbus Arts Council provides support for Ohio History Connection programs.
