ERIE COUNTY
Erie County Historical Society (virtual)
Email:
Website: https://eriecountyohiohistory.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OhioECHS/
Established in 1955, the mission of the Erie County Historical Society is to tell the remarkable story of Erie County, Ohio, to residents and visitors. We work to share the history of this area, answer questions, and promote our incredible historical sites and our many historical museums through Facebook and our extensive website.
Kelley’s Island Historical Association
224 Division St, Kelleys Island, OH 43438
Phone: 419-746-2399
Email:
Website: https://kelleysislandhistorical.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KelleysIslandHist/
The museum tells the story of Kelleys Island and has a small gift shop and a large resale shop on site. Find us on Facebook at Kelleys Island History Museum.
Sandusky Library/Follett House Museum
114 W. Adams St., Sandusky, OH 44870
Ron Davidson, Special Collections Librarian,
Phone: 419-625-3834
Email:
Website: https://www.sanduskylib.org/follett-house-museum/
Hours: Mon.-Th., 9am-8pm & Fri./Sat., 9am-5pm
Museum: 404 Wayne St. (Corner of Wayne & Adams Streets) For museum tours & information contact Jeremy Angstadt, Museum Services Manager,
The Sandusky Library and its Follett House Museum branch hold significant collections of original documents and artifacts describing the history of the Firelands region. The library’s Archives Research Center holds a significant collection of photographs, records, and papers that record the history of the community. The Follett House Museum interprets local history through exhibits in a historic house. Public presentations on local history topics, at the library and in the community, and on social media platforms, provide additional outlets for those interested in the community’s history.
Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum
9 N Edison Dr, Milan, OH 44846
Email:
Website: https://www.tomedison.org/
Hours: Feb.-Dec. Guided one-hour tours through the home. See website for tours.
Thomas Alve Edison, inventor of the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb, and many other devices that make our lives fuller and simpler, was born in Milan, OH, in 1847. Edison Birthplace Museum was opened by his wife, Mina, and his daughter, Madeleine, as a tribute to the humble beginnings of a great man. It features a collection of rare Edisonia, including examples of many of Edison’s early inventions, documents, and family mementos. Maintained by the Edison Birthplace Association, Inc., this National Historic Site is the only Edison site to have family involved including great-grandchildren, a great-great-great- great niece on the Board and a great-great-great nephew as President.