Preserving the Past for the Future

Holmes County Historical Society


Home of the Victorian House Museum ,

Millersburg Glass Museum and Castle Club



Museums

Museum

Victorian House MUSEUM

The grandest home in town, the Victorian House is a national tourist attraction as it has appeared on HGTV, featured in national home magazines, and filmed for Hollywood movie productions. Come see it for yourself!

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Museum

Millersburg Glass Museum

Explore the only public collection in the world of Millersburg Glass, which was only produced from 1909-1912—making the glass pieces very rare. In this historical museum, you’ll find 400 masterpieces cherished by collectors worldwide.

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Museum

Group Tours

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Would your group of 6 or more like to schedule an
“after-hours” guided, personal tour of the Victorian House Museum led by one of our volunteers?   

Learn the history of this historic home and its owners during this 1.5-hour private tour. $15.00 per person minimum of 6 people.

 If interested, contact us for more information:

                 330-674-0022

               info@holmeshistory.com



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Historical Gallery

Peruse history about the 24 towns in Holmes County and learn more about historical landmarks in the area. We have the most comprehensive historical research collection showcasing the history of Holmes County in Ohio.


Events

Our upcoming Society Programs and Events

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29
Feb

LEAP DAY SOUP SUPPER

EAT IN OR CARRYOUT CASTLE CLUB LOCATED NEXT TO VICTORIAN HOUSE MUSEUM All proceeds go toward continuing Historical Society and Cultural Center operations.

4:30- 6:30pm
1
Mar

CLUE AT THE MANSION

Shake the Winter Blues with a Game of Clue! Meet Historic Millersburg figures and search the Victorian House Museum for clues to solve the murder! Tickets available through Facebook, $10 per person. Visit www.facebook.com/VictorianHouseMuseum Please note, each game is limited to 40 people. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

4-6pm and 7-9pm
3306740022
28
Mar

Our Town Millersburg

2024- THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 28th, 2024. The much anticipated Our Town Millersburg program will be presented at the American Legion Hall upstair at 7:00 on Sept. 7. Doors open at 6:30. From the history of Old Towne Millersburg to the current location you will learn of the fascinating historical record of the community. Like other our town series the audience time sharing memories and historical facts is a highlight of every program. Have Millersburg memoribila? Bring it along.

American Hall – On the Square of Millersburg
7:00pm
15
Jun

2024 A Walk in the Past – Oak Hill Cemetery Tour

Come join the Historical Society for a historic cemetery walk through Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg. You will hear the history of the cemetery, the mound and meet some of the famous and not-so-famous residents of Oak Hill. The walk will start at the mound at 6:00 with some short presentations and a walk to the graves of some of the Historical characters.

Oak Hill Cemetery
2:00 pm

Resources

castle club event center rental

Looking for a quaint, cozy place to host a gathering? Let our home become an extension of your home. With a grand oak staircase, cozy fireplace and homey feel, the Castle Club is the perfect venue for up to 55 guests.

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Resources

Historical News Paper Library

For those who are researching genealogy to learn more about their family history or interested in past events and local history, we have a historical research center complete with a newspaper collection dating back to 1845, which is digitized and searchable. Plus our research library is filled with the Pop Farber Collection—6,000 pages of local history from 1920-1960—and numerous books on local history.

Who We Are

About Holmes County Historical Society

The Holmes County Historical Society is a countywide 501C3, non profit organization dedicated to preserving, collecting and archiving the rich Holmes County history for future generations. The society's base of operation is the Historical Society campus  located at 484 Wooster Rd. in Historic Millersburg, Ohio. The museum serves a dual function of exhibiting the county's historical collection and special exhibits as well as a showcase of Victorian living with self guided tours provided. Below is the society's missions statement.

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frequently asked questions

  • What type of archives do you have?

    We have old county newspapers archived and digitized dating back to 1845, along with a research library filled with the Pop Farver Collection—6,000 pages of local history from 1920-1960—and numerous books on local history.

  • What events do you host?

    Check our website holmeshistory.com for our upcoming events. Throughout the year, we host various special events, such as Our Town program series, Myths and Legends of Holmes County, and Holidays at the Mansion.

  • How big is the Victorian House?

    The house is 7,000 square feet spread among 28 rooms on four floors. This showcase of Victorian living features many unique architectural design elements, such as a massive white oak staircase, custom-designed chandeliers, built-in sauna and steam room in the basement, and 96 windows.

  • What is the Millersburg Glass Museum?

    The Glass Museum features the only public collection in the world of Millersburg Glass, which was only produced from 1909 to 1912—making the glass pieces very rare. In this historical museum, you’ll find 400 masterpieces cherished by collectors worldwide. Millersburg Glass was founded by a brother who was part of the renowned Fenton Art Glass Company.

  • Are the tours guided and how long are they?

    The tours are self-guided so you can go at your own pace. Generally, plan on one hour for the Victorian House and half hour for the Glass Museum. 

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