Our Mission:

To connect people to the rich history of the Hilliard Ohio area by collecting, preserving and presenting historical artifacts, documents and collections to educate and inspire current and future generations.

Current Events 

Thank you to all of our volunteers, members, sponsors and community supporters for making this 2025 year amazing!

Look for our new 2026 full calendar soon!

*Mark your calendars for our 2026 Open House on April 25 from 10:00-4:00! We will be celebrating our Country’s 250th and our society’s 60th, featuring Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

More Events

Education

Field Trips, Tours & Programs

Set up those educational field trips!

If you’re a teacher or leader of ages 7-12 and want your students to have a hands-on experience of life in the 1800s, this is an ideal field trip for them! We offer amazing guided tours in REAL historic buildings from around the Hilliard area and all in one place! Enjoy our extensive museum and get a feel of life long ago.

If you can’t come to us, ask us about our History-In-A-Suitcase Program.

Venues

Weddings, Receptions, Showers, Reunions, Graduation & Birthday Parties

Planning a budget friendly wedding, or needing a place for a concert, wedding or baby shower, graduation, family reunion, or party?

We have the perfect selection of venues for you! Choose from the charming Colwell Chapel, Gazebo or Pavilion in our village or the pavilion off Norwich St. to hold your special event. Donna will be happy to help with any event. Spaces are available from April 1 - November 30.

For rates, policies, connect with our dedicated venue rental coordinator or to schedule an event in our buildings, select below.

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Volunteering

Volunteering can help you make friends, learn new skills, advance your career, and even make you feel happier and healthier. We would love for you to be a part of this non-profit organization.

Volunteer opportunities are available for families, groups and people of all ages!

Middle & High School students’ opportunities for service or honors’ hours available year round!

Membership

Becoming a member of the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society helps keep history alive by preserving our museum and historic buildings, educating the students & community, and collecting & documenting artifacts. It’s people like you who continue to keep Hilliard’s history meaningful.

Memberships Offered:

Individual, Family, Junior/Student, Individual 10-Year, Family 10-year, Contributing/Business and Gift Memberships.

New/Renew/Gift Membership

Hilliard Historical Society Library & Archival Center

Need to do some family research? Do you want to learn more about the history of Hilliard? Would you like to donate a piece of history passed down in your family? You’ll find people here willing to help you answer those questions.

Normal Hours of operation:

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Walk-ins welcome.

To make an appointment on Tuesday or Friday: call the office at 614-876-5880 or email us at hilliardohiohistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Located: 5274 Norwich Street Hilliard, OH 43026

Make a donation

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Your donation helps support the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society’s daily operating costs and special programs.

Your gift is tax deductible.

Thank you for keeping history alive in Hilliard!

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Feel free to contact us with any questions.