Hilliard Ohio Historical Society
Hilliard, OH, United States
About
Founded in 1966, Hilliard Ohio Historical Society is a non-profit association based in Hilliard, United States working on heritage, education, community development.
The Hilliard Ohio Historical Society is a non-profit organisation in Hilliard, Ohio, United States, incorporated in 1966. It preserves and presents the history of Hilliard and the northwest section of Franklin County. It operates the Hilliard Historical Village & Museum at Weaver Park, which includes relocated 19th-century buildings such as a log cabin, one-room schoolhouse, church, train station and caboose. The society runs guided school and group tours, educational programmes, summer camps, walking tours, volunteer opportunities and community events such as Heritage Day and holiday festivities. It also rents its venues and maintains an archival library and artifacts centre. Funding comes from donations, grants, memberships and earned income.
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History In A Suitcase
Education
Period-dressed docents visit schools and other organisations to share the history of Hilliard and its artifacts.
History Express Camp
Education
A week-long summer camp for elementary-aged children with hands-on activities on life in the 1800s.
Walking Tours of Old Hilliard
Heritage
Guided walking tours of downtown Hilliard's history, led by the society's historian.
Hilliard Historical Village & Museum Tours
Education
Guided two-hour tours of relocated 19th-century buildings and museum exhibits for school and group visits.
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Kroger Community Rewards, America 250-Ohio Commission, Hilliard City Schools, Hilliard Parks and Recreation, Columbus Coffee Festival
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