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Orrville Historical Society Check out our events tab for upcoming activities. Please contact SmithOrr Homestead at 330-930-0113
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Please contact SmithOrr Homestead at 330-930-0113 to schedule a tour appointment or to reserve the Homestead for your next event.

On Oct. 1st the Wayne County Inter-Society Liaison Group meeting was hosted by The Orrville Historical Society. A high "...
10/05/2026

On Oct. 1st the Wayne County Inter-Society Liaison Group meeting was hosted by The Orrville Historical Society. A high "Thank you!" to our volunteers, Georgene Wright and Judie Pouley for all the time you dedicated to adding fall decorations and making a beautiful refreshment table. We enjoyed pumpkin rolls, cookies, chips, veggies, and apple c***r.

Representatives from each historical society or museum in Wayne County meet the first Thursday of April, July and October. It's a great way for all the organizations to share ideas and help support each other.

Present at the meeting were Linda from Smithville Community Historical Society, Joe and Vicki from Dalton Historical Society, John from West Salem Historical Society, Lesa and Mary from Chippewa- Rogues Hollow Historical Society, Ken and Dan from Rittman Historical Society, Brian from Apple Creek Historical Society, Heather from the Wayne County Visitors Bureau and the Agricultural Museum and Education Center. And, Kristin from Orrville Historical Society.

We shared what our historical societies have been up to and what plans we have for the future. As well as a great discussion about some fun collaborations in the future. Stay tuned for great things in 2027!

Class of 1976 Reunion AttendeesBack Row on Stairs:Doug Anderson, Kurt Sullivan, Frank Chirumbole, Dick Wagner, Jerry Edw...
10/04/2026

Class of 1976 Reunion Attendees

Back Row on Stairs:
Doug Anderson, Kurt Sullivan, Frank Chirumbole, Dick Wagner, Jerry Edwards, Ric Saurer, Rick Hostetler, Linda Kaufman Werntz, Dan Weeman, Syndi Lorson McMorrow, Mitch Camp, Shirley Kohler Weyrauch,

Middle Row on Stairs:
Jeff Brest, George Mayhew, Ken Gable, Donna Dalessandro Casto, Diane Micka Swan, Linda Gavin Combs, Karin Stocker Hranko, Janet Bowers Bardin, Judy Yungen Browne, Lori Myers Plimpton, Bill Curie, Julie Humrickhauser Camp

Front Row on Stairs:
Carole Geiser Chell, Diane Horst Smith, Brenda King Warner, Donna Leathers Smith, Gary Snyder, Mary Fleming Weeman, Dale Goff, Mitch Budd, Ed Marthy, Dawn Davis Hart, Brenda Stewart King, Cindy Yoder Morahan, Julia Stauffer Hooley, Denver Stufflebeam

Row on the Floor:
Mike Brogan, Sandy Shallenberger Forrer, Vicky Harding Barker, Travis Hutchinson, Linda Harris Gossard, Cindy Badertscher Budd, Rene Taylor Mack, Jeannie McCoy Wilson, Ann Bilderback Budd, Jill Hostetler Mitchell, Anna Brant, Susan Scott Curie, Mary Nelson, Ruth Walentik Johnston

JOIN US! Saturday, September 19th, from 1 to 4, we will have historical displays honoring the armed forces. Displays inc...
09/17/2026

JOIN US! Saturday, September 19th, from 1 to 4, we will have historical displays honoring the armed forces. Displays include many items from both world wars and VFW, fire and police departments.

Congratulations Jeffrey Lorson on winning our ‘Best in Show’ car trophy for his Chevy Malibu named ‘Goldie Locks’ ! Than...
08/08/2026

Congratulations Jeffrey Lorson on winning our ‘Best in Show’ car trophy for his Chevy Malibu named ‘Goldie Locks’ !

Thank you to Romich Foundation for creating g and donating the trophy! It was perfect!

Romich Foundation Makerspace

Everyone is setting up. The weather looks like it will hold off. Come on down and join in the fun!
08/08/2026

Everyone is setting up. The weather looks like it will hold off. Come on down and join in the fun!

Thank you Romich Foundation Makerspace for creating this amazing ‘Best Car’ trophy for us!Also, a HUGE thank you to Kayl...
08/07/2026

Thank you Romich Foundation Makerspace for creating this amazing ‘Best Car’ trophy for us!

Also, a HUGE thank you to Kayla Myers for all her hard work bringing Orrville Area Makers & Market to our Treasures at the Homestead event! And to the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce for your support and judging of the car show. Kayla also organized the yard-sales on the lawn. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at the Orrville Historical Society and taking a tour of the Homestead.

Thank you Rollin with Seo for making our event extra special.

Hope to do it again next year bigger and better! 🥰

This SATURDAY!! Car show 9-noon! Show up day of if you want to!
08/07/2026

This SATURDAY!! Car show 9-noon! Show up day of if you want to!

Wanted--Your classic car to park on our lawn! Classic cars, vintage cars...join us on Saturday, August the 8th from 9 to...
07/31/2026

Wanted--Your classic car to park on our lawn! Classic cars, vintage cars...join us on Saturday, August the 8th from 9 to noon at the Smith Orr Homestead. 365 W. Market St. Tours of the Smith Orr Homestead will be taking place, too from 1 -4. Also, you can rent yard sale space on our lawn for $10 a space.

It's been 10 years since our last car show! Let's make it a fun day! Reach out to www.orrvillemarket.com for more information.

Donations are appreciated and will benefit the Orrville Historical Society.

Thank you to Kayla Myers at the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Orrville Maker's Market for making this event possible!

Thank you to Sheri Reusser Stallsmith for the old photo of the car show from 2016..

One week from tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 8th, we are hosting a 'Treasures at the Homestead CAR SHOW'. Bring your classic c...
07/31/2026

One week from tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 8th, we are hosting a 'Treasures at the Homestead CAR SHOW'. Bring your classic car to show off on our lawn during the Orrville Community yard sales!

Music, yard sale items, Grab lunch at Rollin' with Seo, take a tour of the Smith Orr Homestead.

Car show is from 9-noon, Open house to the museum is from 1 to 4. Event is Free, Donations appreciated. All donations will support the Orrville Historical Society.

Located at 365 W. Market St. in Orrville. Contact www.orrvillemarket.org to sign up.

OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW IS ON...however we are sorry that due to poor air quality we have to postpone our guest speaker Ann ...
07/17/2026

OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW IS ON...however we are sorry that due to poor air quality we have to postpone our guest speaker Ann McPeek, Master Gardener. Touring of the Smith Orr Homestead is still happening from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The theme is 'Historic Gardens of Orrville'.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Ann McPeek, Master Gardener will return at a future date to be announced soon.

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365 W Market Street P. O. Box 437
Orrville, OH
44667

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+13309300113

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