Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St. Ravenna OH--(located next to the Ravenna High School & Stadium and just southwest of Maple Grove Cemetery)
HOURS FOR
THE MUSEUM & LIBRARY --
Thursday and Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and
the first Saturday of each month from 1:00-4:00
p.m.
Group Tours by Appointment-call 330-296-3523
or 330-297-7658
A $3.00 Donation Is Requested
For Tours Of The Museum Only-Addition $3.00 For Buildings (Houses, Land
Office, Cabin, Ford Seed, Barn, Indian Village)If Volunteer Is Available.
All Regularly Scheduled Programs Held At The
Museum Are Free And Open To The Public. All programs
times are 2:00 P. M. unless otherwise noted.
Special Events Held In The Amphitheater-Pavilion Will Have A Charge Per
Event
November 26--Wayne Enders will present "James
A. Garfield: A Story in the First Person"
December 10--Christmas Open House 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
2012
January 28--Barb Petroski will present "Robert I. Heighton, His 1918
Diary & WW I."
February 25--Local African American History
March 24--Historical Societies forum, with lunch at Strickland House
April 28--Loudin Letters with Chris McVay
May 19--Spring Open House 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
September 22--War of 1812 Commemoration
Portage
County Events Calendar to find out what is coming up!
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The Museum, Homes,
Campbell Land Office, Ford
Seed Building and Clock Tower are
open for tours during
regular hours. Special group tours can be made by appointment. School
classes, scout troops, and clubs are welcome.We offer Teas for Brownie
troops and Girl Scouts and other organizations at the Strickland
and Carter Homes. The Strickland House
can be rented for Baby Showers, Small Weddings, Club Meetings, etc.
Call the Museum at 330-296-3523 or 330-297-7658 to talk to one of our
volunteers or leave a message.
The Pavilion is available for rent for a fee(picnics,
concerts, parties)-call 330-296-3523 or 330-297-7658
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Around
the County
Bicentennial Barn
in Edinburgh
As part of the Ohio bicentennial
barn project, the Portage County barn chosen was in Edinburgh Township.
Visit our Bicentennial Barn site to see photos of the barn.
The Ohio State Bicentennial Bell for Portage County was cast at the Randolph Fair on August 22 & 23, 2003. The Portage County Commissioners have allowed the bell to be on permanent display at the Portage County Historical Society Memorial-Bicentennial Garden. The bell was put in place on May 29, 2007 with the help of Dave Roberts, Donald Roberts and John Barber. The stand that the bell is hanging from was designed and fabricated by the students at Maplewood Career Center in 2004.
The Kent State University Museum