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A "Square" TeaPosted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 by Tom Hilberg Enjoy an Sunday afternoon tea lunch and an informative program on the history of Medina's Square on August 17 sponsored by the MCHS. This event will take place at Marie's Cafe (117 Public Square) on the north side of the square. The program presentation will be by Gloria Brown, author of "Images of America - Medina" published by Arcadia Publishing. Copies of the book will be present for purchase. Cost of the tea will be determined at a later date and published here. Seating will be limited.
2008 Victorian Feast TicketsPosted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 by Tom Hilberg At the 2008 Art in the Park (July 20)the Medina County Historical Society will kick off sales of tickets for the 2008 Victorian Feast. The winner of this drawing on November 25, will dine with seven family and friends at the John Smart House on December 6, 2008. Call the museum at 330.722.1341, stop at our table on July 20 or visit the John Smart House. Tickets this year will again be $2.00 each, 6 for $10.00.
2nd Annual World War II ReenactmentPosted Thursday, June 26, 2008 by Tom Hilberg Brunswick Area Historical Society will host the 2nd Annual WWII Living History Reenactment at Heritage Farm Museum, 4613 Laurel Road, Brunswick, Ohio, in Medina County. This event was expanded to two days this year because of it’s popularity. It will be held on July 19, 2008 Sat 11am – 5 pm & July 20, 2008 Sun 12 pm – 5 pm. Activities will include historical military battle reenactments, military displays, period music, children’s activities including a petting farm. Food will be available for purchase. The local VFW will be on hand to take your old American flags for retirement and have new flags available for purchase. For more information contact Amber Dalakas at (330)273-6303 or visit www.brunswickhistory.com.
Historical Society Ice Cream Social July 6, 2008Posted Tuesday, May 6, 2008 by Tom Hilberg As a part of their July Open House the society will host an afternoon of games, intertainment and of course ICE CREAM. Come join us from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
New Medina City History Book AvailablePosted 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.
2008 OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULEPosted Wednesday, January 11, 2006 by Tom Hilberg July 6, 2008
August 3, 2008
September 7, 2008
October 5, 2008
November 2, 2008
All of the above Open House events are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
December 7, 2008
The first of our "Victorian Homecoming" holiday events is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
December 14, 2008
Our second "Victorian Homecoming" holiday event is from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hours of OperationPosted Friday, December 9, 2005 by Tom Hilberg The John Smart House is open Tuesday and Thrusday from 9:am to 5pm. throughout the year.
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 Tuesday and Thursday 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 CORNERPosted 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
MEDINA SWEATSHIRTS (Historical Buildings) $25.00
HISTORY OF MEDINA COUNTY Video $15.00
JOHN SMART HOUSE PRINTS by Medina artist Grace Zay $40.00
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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