The Museum of Fulton County will take part in the Ohio Open Doors event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, September 14.
Visitors can discover Ohio’s heritage, as historic buildings and places statewide open their doors for free tours and events as part of the Ohio History Connection’s annual event.
“Ohio Open Doors shares stories of important landmarks and interesting sites right in our backyards, highlighting the history and unique nature of some of Ohio’s most treasured places,” said Diana Welling, director of the Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office.
Fulton County historic sites participating in the event include:
•History Manor–229 Monroe Street, Wauseon
•Lyons Depot Museum– 136 West Main Street, Lyons
•Rice Heritage House–343 West Main Street, Metamora
•Bean Creek Valley History Center–118 West Main Street, Fayette
•Pilliod Opera House/Benefield Winery– 102 North Main Street, Swanton
•Trinity Methodist Church–210 North Main Street, Swanton “We are very excited to be featuring six historic sites in Fulton County,” said John Swearingen Jr., director of the Museum of Fulton County. “On this special day, guests can take a tour of Fulton County to explore some important landmarks and interesting places in the community.”
A list of the statewide events and activities is available at ohiohistory.org/open doors.
The Ohio History Connection created Ohio Open Doors in 2016 to promote and inspire pride in Ohio’s heritage and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Oct. 15, 1966, the act has proven instrumental in transforming communities from coast to coast, establishing the legal framework and incentives to preserve historic buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites.
