Hilliard Ohio Historical Society

Hilliard Ohio Historical Society

Hilliard, OH, United States

HeritageEducationCommunity developmentTax-deductible donations
AssociationFounded 1966Local reach
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

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.

Location

Hilliard, United States

Founded

1966

Organisation type

Association

Focus areas

historical societylocal historymuseumheritage villageeducation toursvolunteeringHilliardOhio

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

HeritageEducationCommunity development

Works for

ChildrenStudentsFamiliesCommunities

How they work

Awareness & educationCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

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.

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsGrantsEarned income

Ways to support

DonateMembershipVolunteer

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Kroger Community Rewards, America 250-Ohio Commission, Hilliard City Schools, Hilliard Parks and Recreation, Columbus Coffee Festival

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