Fostoria Area Historical Society

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!

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!

07/26/2026
Nice Artwork, thank you to our seniors
07/26/2026

Nice Artwork, thank you to our seniors

Thank you to our sponsors for another successful Heritage Day Festival!
07/26/2026

Thank you to our sponsors for another successful Heritage Day Festival!

Thank you Fostoria community band
07/25/2026

Thank you Fostoria community band

Don't forget to check out our Art walk. Bid on a genuine piece of History from our seniors from our local nursing homes...
07/25/2026

Don't forget to check out our Art walk. Bid on a genuine piece of History from our seniors from our local nursing homes Independence house and Yhe Willows.

Tons of cars showed up! Come join us!
07/25/2026

Tons of cars showed up! Come join us!

A sneak peek at some of the items that will be placed in the Heritage Fest Time Capsule this Saturday!Join us for a brie...
07/24/2026

A sneak peek at some of the items that will be placed in the Heritage Fest Time Capsule this Saturday!

Join us for a brief Time Capsule Ceremony at 5:00 PM in front of the Municipal Building, when the capsule will be placed for the next 50 years.

Address

123 W North Street
Fostoria, OH
44830

Opening Hours

11am - 2pm

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