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 with Live! Music

Friday, July 11th

Picnic in our shaded park or come to enjoy the music! To take a break from the heat, our Museum Gift Shop will be open, along with visiting the west wing of the museum.

Franklin County Fair BONUS!

The Hilliard Historical Village & Museum are open every day July 14-20

1PM - 5PM .

What’s there to do at the village?

  1. Take the Kid’s scavenger hunt.

  2. Tour the general store, parlor, barbershop, doctor’s office, kitchen, chicken coop and more our air conditioned museum.

  3. Travel through any of our 8 authentic buildings and get a sense of life in the mid-1800s.

  4. Talk to our guides in the church, schoolhouse, log cabin, caboose, train station, and barn.

  5. Shop at our Museum’s Gift Shop.

    *Locate us by the new restrooms on the west side of the fair!

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, Family 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!

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Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.