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Welcome to the official web site of The Medina County Historical Society.

The society is formed for the purpose of promoting, maintaining and preserving all such things as relate to and are of historical interest pertaining to the County of Medina, State of Ohio.

 

News and Upcoming Events

Young Lady's Victorian Tea

Posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 by Tom Hilberg

The Medina County Historical Society will again hold their Young Lady's Victorian Tea on June 10, 2009 from 9am to 2pm

Pre Registration is Required

Open to young lady's in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.

Historical introduction to Victorian Medina, Actives and Crafts

For more information and a reservation form call Judy at 330.725-3176 or the Historical Society Office 330.722.1341.

This is the third year for this popular event taught by Laura Loew and Judy Davanzo.

The Little Wiz Fire and Historic Medina Museum

Posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 by Tom Hilberg

Medina's newsest museum will hold an Open House.

The Little Wiz Fire and Historic Medina Museum will hold an Open House and Fire Muster on Saturday May 30, 2009 and Saturday June 6, 2009 from 9AM to 4PM.

Address is 326 East Smith Road, Medina
Call 330.419.0200 for more information

Special displays of Fire Trucks and Antique Fire Equipment

New Medina City History Book Available

Posted Friday, March 23, 2007 by Tom Hilberg

There is now available a new photographic history book on the city of Medina. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Community Design Committee (CDC), Medina author Gloria Brown wrote this new history of the city using photos from the CDC, the Medina County Historical Society (MCHS) and private collections. The book is a part of Arcadia Publiishing Company series "Images of America."

The book is available from the MCHS, PO Box 306, Medina, Ohio 44258-0306 for $20.00 plus $3.00 S&H.

2009 OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

Posted Wednesday, January 11, 2006 by Tom Hilberg

The John Smart House home of the Medina County Historical Society will be open for the following Open House events are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

June 7, 2009
July 5, 2009
August 2, 2009
September 6, 2009
October 4, 2009
November 1, 2009

Our "Victorian Homecoming" holiday events will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and will take place:

December 6, 2009
and
December 13, 2009

Hours of Operation

Posted Friday, December 9, 2005 by Tom Hilberg

Effective March 1, 2009 and until further notice the John Smart House will be open only on Tuesday from 9:am to 5pm. The society is sorry that we have to restrict hours due to economic conditions.

The public is always welcome to come tour the house during these hours and on the first Sunday of the month (1pm to 4pm, not open Sundays in January and February and holiday weekend during the year - consult the calendar if you are not sure).

Researchers are welcome on Tuesday during normal hours.

Research during the Sunday open house is with prior notice.

If coming any distance please call (330-722-1341) first. There are times when the curator is away for talks, outside meetings or there is a special tour scheduled.

Also consult the calendar, we will try to keep any closings posted!

We may also be reached at mchs@zoominternet.net

GIFT CORNER

Posted Thursday, June 26, 2003 by Tom Hilberg

LETHA E. HOUSE From Foundling to Philanthropist
Softcover $24.00 Hardcover $30.00
MEDINA COVERLETS (Hunter Green and Federal Blue) $50.00
HISTORY OF MEDINA COUNTY VHS or DVD format $15.00
JOHN SMART HOUSE PRINTS by Medina artist Grace Zay $40.00 unframed
BUILDING A FIRM FOUNDATION $30.00
(Tells the story of Medina County's history through her architectural heritage. Contains historical anecdotes, personal sketches, architectural descriptions and ever 250 photographs and drawings)
GROWING UP IN WEYMOUTH, OHIO $2.00
(A short tale of growing up in a small cross road town from the eyes of a little girl now grown and returned to the place of her youth.

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Medina County Historical Society
Post Office Box 306
206 North Elmwood Street
Medina, Ohio   44258-0306
Phone: 330-722-1341
e-mail: info@medinahistorical.com