Fostoria Area Historical Society

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Fostoria Area Historical Society Welcome to the Fostoria Area Historical Society. We are a society dedicated to the preservation of all things Fostoria. The society operates two museums.

We are also committed to the education of ourselves and the public on the history of Fostoria and its surroundings. The main branch is located at 123 West North Street in an 1875 fire station, Fostoria’s oldest public building. It features a Fostoria manufactured Allen Car and a WWII era Seagrave fire engine. The other branch is located at 105 North Main Street. It is called Foster’s Museum, named after Fostoria’s native son and two time Governor of Ohio, Charles Foster. This museum contains many of the Foster family belongings and other displays related to Fostoria. Both museums are open Saturdays, 11:00 – 2:00 (May through October). A special request to visit the museums at different hours may be made to Leonard Skonecki at (419) 435-3588. Of course, admission is free. Come Visit Us,

It’s Your History, Too!

Dress for the weather! If rain would come upon us, the tour will be held in the museum. Hope to see you all. 🎃
10/18/2026

Dress for the weather! If rain would come upon us, the tour will be held in the museum. Hope to see you all. 🎃

10/18/2026
09/15/2026
Governor Foster made it out to The Independence House car show. Thank you to all who came out. A perfect evening. A big ...
09/05/2026

Governor Foster made it out to The Independence House car show. Thank you to all who came out. A perfect evening. A big shout out to Heather, who made all this possible, and of course her staff.❤️❤️❤️

07/30/2026
The 2026 Time Capsule was officially sealed and placed for the next 50 years at Heritage Fest. Now the waiting begins…Se...
07/27/2026

The 2026 Time Capsule was officially sealed and placed for the next 50 years at Heritage Fest. Now the waiting begins…See you in 2076, when the capsule is opened!

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123 W North Street
Fostoria, OH
44830

Opening Hours

11am - 2pm

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