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.
Summer Events
LUNCH ON THE LAWN
June 13 11:30-1:00
Bring your lunches, chairs & blankets and enjoy local music at the Gazebo in our historic village at Weaver Park! Picnic tables available. Museum Gift Shop OPEN!
Old Hilliard Walking Tour
June 21 10:00-11:30
Take a slow-paced walking tour down Main Street in Old Hilliard and discover its rich history.
Village & Museum OPEN
Weekends 1:00-5:00
Outside: Tour REAL 1800s historical buildings gathered from around this area.
Inside: Air Conditioned museum featuring a doctor’s office, general store, barbershop, parlor, military hall and special clothing exhibit throughout!
Take our Scavenger Hunt!
Education
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 taste 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.
Volunteering
The Hilliard Historical Society, Village & Museum would like you to be a part of this non-profit organization and volunteer!
Volunteer opportunities are available for families, groups and people of all ages!
Middle & High School students’ opportunities for community service or honors hours available year round!
Becoming a Member
Support the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society and become a member today! Your support keeps history alive by preserving our museum and historic buildings, educating the students & community, collecting and documenting artifacts, and so much more!
Memberships: Individual, Family, Junior/Student, Individual 10-Year, and Contributing/Business Memberships
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!
Thanks to Our Sponsors
