Fairfield County Heritage Association

Fairfield County Heritage Association The FCHA owns the Sherman House and Georgian Museums. It is also the county historical society. We are the Fairfield County historical society.
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Our mission is to connect all people to the rich history of Fairfield County. We are a nonprofit organization that operates two exemplary museums in downtown Lancaster, the Sherman House Museum and the Georgian Museum; champions preservation and revitalization; and provides educational programming. The museums are now closed for the season. They will re-open in April, 2023! Policy regarding posts:


- Personal attacks are disruptive to healthy dialogue.
- Stereotypes can be divisive and offensive and such comments will be monitored closely.
- We ask that the community refrain from responding if comment threads are taken over by trolls; people who post comments specifically to start a fight, defame, divide, distract or otherwise detract from the overall purpose of the community.
- Avoid minimizing or denying the importance of comments/posts from others.
- Do not use this social media community for self-promotion.
- Please do not use the comments section to air complaints about a post, a particular comment, or the moderation of our page.
- Any violations of the above policy can result in comment removal, reporting to Facebook, and/or bans from the page.

Friday Night Bandstand begins this Friday (June 5) at 6:30pm! Before the music starts, check out the "History Underfoot ...
06/03/2026

Friday Night Bandstand begins this Friday (June 5) at 6:30pm! Before the music starts, check out the "History Underfoot Trail" while you're downtown!

Thank you to the Carroll Area Historical Society for having Michael speak about Jacob Parrott!
06/03/2026

Thank you to the Carroll Area Historical Society for having Michael speak about Jacob Parrott!

Tonight (June 1)! Doors open at 6pm.
06/01/2026

Tonight (June 1)! Doors open at 6pm.

Executive Director Wendy Gregory participated in the annual "Celebrate Summer" event at AHA! Children's Museum this week...
06/01/2026

Executive Director Wendy Gregory participated in the annual "Celebrate Summer" event at AHA! Children's Museum this weekend. She helped kids make block, botanical and Gelli prints. It was a great day and a great event! Thank you ! A Hands-On Adventure, A Children's Museum

Michael Johnson will be giving his "100 Lashes" presentation at the Carroll Area Historical Society on Monday, June 1. A...
05/30/2026

Michael Johnson will be giving his "100 Lashes" presentation at the Carroll Area Historical Society on Monday, June 1. Admission is FREE and doors open at 6pm. Come here about the first person to be awarded the Medal of Honor!

Hope to see you there!

Not only is it Scipio Smith Day, it's the one-year anniversary of his statue! On May 29, 2025, the community turned out ...
05/29/2026

Not only is it Scipio Smith Day, it's the one-year anniversary of his statue! On May 29, 2025, the community turned out in large numbers to see the unveiling of the sculpture that stands in Downtown Lancaster.

Many thanks to everyone who donated to the cause and helped make this incredible statue a reality!

WOW! The blessing box at St. John's Church is full! This box was almost empty just a few days ago. Happy Scipio Smith Da...
05/29/2026

WOW! The blessing box at St. John's Church is full! This box was almost empty just a few days ago.

Happy Scipio Smith Day everyone! Keep filling those boxes in your area!

Happy Scipio Smith Day!Today, we celebrate Scipio Smith. Scipio's birthday was May 29th and was also the day that he rec...
05/29/2026

Happy Scipio Smith Day!
Today, we celebrate Scipio Smith. Scipio's birthday was May 29th and was also the day that he received his full emancipation at the age of 25 (May 29, 1821). He was the first black businessman in the City of Lancaster and the founder of the A.M.E. Church and school (present-day Allen Chapel). Scipio overcame incredible odds - from being born as a slave, to losing a leg - and became a leading member of the community.

This year, we are asking you to join us in filling blessing boxes and little libraries in his honor. Every little bit helps!
Thank you so much!

Scipio Smith Day is this Friday, May 29th!This year, in honor of Scipio, we are asking people to fill up blessing boxes ...
05/28/2026

Scipio Smith Day is this Friday, May 29th!
This year, in honor of Scipio, we are asking people to fill up blessing boxes and little libraries around Fairfield County.

Here are lists of blessing box and little library locations. The lists are from 2024 and courtesy of the Fairfield County Auditor. If there are other locations that you know of please drop them in the comments below!

Thank you!

Address

105 E Wheeling Street
Lancaster, OH
43130

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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