Nearby Lorain Historical Attractions
Amherst Heritage House
Heritage House Society is an organization whose goal is to preserve and educate about how life was lived from 1870-2000 by a middle class family in Amherst. To achieve this goal we will sponsor programs on specific areas of preservation and conduction tours of the house.
Open House's are held in the summer.
439 Shupe Ave.
Amherst, Ohio 44001
440-988-7130
Amherst Historical Society & Museum
The Amherst Historical Society's mission is to promote and educate the general public of the history of the City of Amherst, South Amherst, Amherst Township, Whiskeyville, Henrietta, Brownhelm, and pertinent surrounding area; to promote the history of the above area's sandstone industries and its importance to Northeastern Ohio history; to preserve locally produced sandstone architecture and other historically significant structures.
113 South Lake Street
Amherst, Ohio 44001
440-988-7255
Avon Historical Society
The Avon Historical Society was formed in 1964 and now meets in the beautifully restored Old Town Hall of 1871.
The Avon Historical Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month. except during the summer, at 7 pm at the Old Town Hall of 1871, corner of Detroit Road and Stoney Ridge Road.
2940 Stoney Ridge Road
Avon, Ohio 44011
440-934-6106
Black River Historical Society
The Black River Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization. They were formed in 1981 to preserve the history of the City of Lorain. The Society collects artifacts on the history of Lorain, has numerous paper files on events and people in Lorain and has a collection of over 13,000 historical photographs. Open Mon - Fri 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Sundays 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.
309 West 5th Street
Lorain, Ohio 44052
440-245-2563
Friends of Harbour Town 1837
The Friends of Harbour Town 1837 is a non-profit organization, which has been preserving and promoting the heritage of downtown Vermilion since the late 1960’s and was fashioned to unite those interested in the revitalization, preservation, restoration and improvement of an area in the City of Vermilion designated as Historic Harbour Town 1837.
Vermilion, Ohio
Call 440-967-4262 for more information.
Inland Seas Maritime Museum
The Museum is open Monday - Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $6.00, Youth $5.00 (under 16), Under 6 - free, Senior $5.00 (65 & over), and Family admission for $14 (Adults and all children in immediate family). AAA and group discounts available.
480 Main Street
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
440-967-3467 or 800-893-1485
Lorain County Historical Society and Museum
Visit the Hickories Museum Tuesday through Friday, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Other times by appointment. Office Hours Tuesday through Friday. Admission: Adults $5, Ages 13-18: $3, Ages 6-12: $2, Children under six and LCHS Members FREE
509 Washington Ave.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
440-322-3341
Oberlin Heritage Center
Enjoy the lifestyles and architecture of historic Oberlin in a guided tour of three beautifully preserved buildings
that tell the unique, nationally significant story of the community and college in Oberlin from their beginning in 1833 until the 1930s. Learn about abolition and the Underground Railroad and much more.
73 1/2 South Professor Street
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
440-774-1700
Spirit of 76 Museum
Come see the celebrated history of painter Archibald Willard, artist of the famous "Spirit of '76." This painting is considered by many to be the nation's most inspirational painting of all-time.. In addition to the many paintings by Willard, the museum contains Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts.
Open April 1 - October 31
Summer Hours:
Tuesday through Thursday, 9 AM to 12 PM
Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
201 North Main Street
Wellington, Ohio
440-647-4367
North American Black History Museum
277 King Street
Amherstburg, Ontario Canada
N9V 2C7
Toll Free: 1-800-713-6336
Canadian Black History and the Black history of the United States of America are actually inseparable. In reality, the Black history of North America must be understood in order to appreciate the true importance of Black history.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial of Lorain County
A non-profit organization whose sole mission is to build a Memorial to honor the 98 men from Lorain County who died in Vietnam. To assure that what these brave young men and their families sacrificed for our country will always be remembered.
PO BOX 258
Lorain, Ohio 44052
440-288-7030
Friends of Oberlin Underground Railroad
The Oberlin Underground Railroad Center has been a cherished vision for many years, and it will still be some time before we can invite you into it. Various individuals and groups in Oberlin have long wished to build an institution to recognize, memorialize, commemorate, celebrate, and educate concerning the historic role of this particular community’s involvement in the activities.
P.O. Box 426
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
Call Oberlin City Hall for more information 440-775-7217
Monteith Hall - Elyria Woman's Club
Monteith Hall is operated by the Elyria Woman's Club. This is the former home of the Rev. John Monteith, an ardent abolitionist, who turned his home into a station on the famed Underground Railroad. Guided tours available.
218 East Ave.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
440-322-0524