09/23/2026
Come out and support our local Firelands Genealogy Society this Sat. Sept 26, 2026!!!!!
Mark your calendars for a day of discovery, history, and community!
Join the Firelands Genealogy Society on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the Heritage, History, and Marketplace Expo in Norwalk, Ohio! Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day exploring our local roots.
🎟️ Admission Details: The tours, the main Expo, and the pedal car tour are all completely FREE to attend, though donations are accepted and greatly appreciated to help us continue preserving our history. (Only the Mediumship session requires a small fee).
Here is what we have planned for you:
🏛️ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Historic Tours & Genealogy Guidance Location: Preston-Wickham House & the Laning Research and Museum (Case Ave., Norwalk) Kick off the day with free tours of these incredible historic sites! We will also have seasoned genealogists on hand. Whether you are just getting started with your family tree or you've hit a brick wall, our experts are here to help you dig into your past. No admission donations are accepted and very much appreciated!
🎪 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | The Expo & Marketplace Location: Ernsthausen-Perkins Gym Browse an amazing lineup of vendors, historical societies, and grab a bite to eat while listening to fascinating local history talks! No admission donations are accepted and very much appreciated!
🎙️ Speaker Lineup:
• Mary Beaudoin
• Mark Strecker
• Charles Ruggles-Local History
• Diane Ruggles Meyer
• Matt Burr & Emily J. Hider – Burr/Hamilton Letter
🛍️ Vendors & Participating Organizations:
• Ken Miller – Rolling Through the Years on Cedar Point https://1870publishinggroup.com/
• Malichi – Wooden Crosses
• New London Historical Society
• New London Public Library (OH)
• K&K's Sweet Treats
• Historic Lyme Village
• To a T Permanent Jewelry
• Gardner Scents
• Layered Adventures
• Peck & Pine Farmstead
• Jennifer Harrison
• Sandusky history museum Follett House
• Sandusky Library - Official Page
• The 1815 Porch Pantry
• Firelands Historical Society & Laning-Young Research Center
• Huron County Chapter, OGS AKA Firelands Genealogical
🍔 Food & Drinks:
• LoveJoy On Wheels
• Whoopsie Daisy Bowtique Ashland
✨ Special Feature (Ongoing 3-7 PM): Mediumship by Patrick. Bring a token or object belonging to a loved one to try and connect! (Note: A small fee applies for this specific experience).
🚲 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Norwalk Pedal Companyedal Co. History Tour Location: Woodlawn Cemetery Join the Norwalk Pedal Co. for a unique and immersive history tour through beautiful Woodlawn Cemetery.
No admission donations are accepted and very much appreciated!
Tag your history-loving friends below and make plans to spend the day with us! We can't wait to see you there! 🏛️🌳📜🍔
