Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit- Shiloh Area Historical Society

Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed. The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Traveling Exhibit will coincide with Arbor Day apple tree planting, and will run until March 2025, marking the anniversary of his death. The exhibit showcases Johnny Appleseed’s love of nature and apples, his…

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Event: July 26 @ 11:00 am

RichHistory Alliance

In 2016, the RichHistory Alliance was formed as a partnership of museums and historical sites in Richland County. Our mission is to collaborate to discover, preserve, and share history in Richland County.

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Historical Locations

Historical Locations Richland County is steeped in fascinating local history. Explore these historical locations or learn more about Richland County's history here. If you're looking to take the scenic route, two Ohio Historic Byways and the Continental Divide traverse the county. Whether you're a guest to our area, or just passing through, take the time...

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South Park

Manfield City's South Park is located at 100 Brinkerhoff Ave. Mansfield, Ohio, and covers about 35 acres. This park is where many historical and summer activities are held. An outside pavilion with an attached kitchen is available for rent. The park has a gazebo, walking trails, a playground, and green open spaces for walking the dog around...

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Oak Hill Cottage

Built in 1847, it has seven gables, five double chimneys and seven marble fireplaces. Louis Bromfield, native of Mansfield and pulitzer Prize-winning author, played at Oak Hill as a child.

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The Gill House

OverviewHauntedOverview Built in the first decade of the 20th century by one of Galion’s founding families, the Gill House was designed by a nationally-recognized architect. The 6,000 square foot house’s original owners, Bloomer and Nellie Gill, were associated with the early automobile industry and were visited by family friends Thomas Alva Edison and Henry Ford....

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POPULAR OVERNIGHT GHOST HUNTS® RESUME AT HISTORICAL OHIO PRISON

The famous Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, owned by the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society, offers these remaining 2008 dates for the prison’s wildly popular overnight Ghost Hunts®. Featured on the nationally televised “Ghosthunters” program on the SciFi Channel, these unusual overnight experiences are a hit with anyone interested in paranormal activity or just a truly unusual travel getaway....

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Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway

Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Whether you are a resident, guest to our area, or just passing through, the Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway will enhance your experience. Although John “Appleseed” Chapman was born in Massachusetts on September 26, 1774, and died in Indiana on March 18, 1845, he spent a large portion of his adult life...

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Civil War Living History at South Park

The Civil War comes to life at South Park! Visitors can meet authentically clad and equipped military and civilian reenactors who will discuss the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers and the roles civilians played in supporting them. Come see reenactors, feel the thunder of artillery, witness first hand Civil War medicine, talks from civilians…

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Event: June 8 @ 10:00 am