We need you! Looking for Volunteers

Do you enjoy working with the public? Are you interested in flexible hours giving back to the community? Do you love history, or working with children, or organizing, or socializing or all of the above? Come join our team!  We are currently looking for volunteers in a variety of areas – from working with the public, to being a part …

Help us keep discoveries coming – Become our newest member!

Did you know that studies show that children who have an appreciation for history are more compassionate and that children who are exposed to museums are more likely to be more engaged in their communities as adults?  Did you know that surveys show that museums consistently rank near the top of the most trusted sources of history information in the …

Deck the Halls for History Makes History

All we can say is WOW! Thank you so much for making our 2021 Deck the Halls for History Auction the best yet. Because of your generosity as bidders and the generosity of the business and community leaders who donated goods for the auction, we exceeded our goal! Not only does this mean we won’t have to raise our field …

Step back in time this holiday season with a visit to Heritage Sylvania

Are you dreaming of a Vintage Christmas this year? Make Heritage Sylvania part of your holiday traditions this year. The Cooke-Kuhlman House/Heritage Center Museum is again fully decorated.  See the traditional decorations that harken back to the early 20th century as you explore the home and office of Dr. Cooke.  Make sure to visit the World War II exhibit before …

Seeking donations for Deck the Halls for History Silent Auction December 3 – 5

Help us Deck the Halls for History! Our annual fundraising auction is just around the corner and we are looking for donations for our silent auction.  The Auction will run December 3 – 5.  Bidding for items will be online but all items will be on display in the Cooke/Kuhlman House Heritage Center Museum during Sylvania’s Miracle on Main Street …

Fall History Half Pints at Home Series Now Available!

Fall in love with reading with your preschooler with our new series of History Half Pints Books! Each month we will send your favorite History Half Pint a new book plus activities and supplies themed around the book.  A perfect way to spend a fall afternoon with your favorite little one.  Or give it as a gift!  We will ship …

Pie Baking Contest Returns Sunday October 17

We are excited to bring back our popular Pie Baking Contest to the Sylvania Fall Festival in 2021! Dust off your recipe and put on your apron.  Whether you are a long time baker or just picked up a new skill in the last year, this contest is for you. We have an adult and youth category and prizes will …

Help Decorate the Village – Scarecrow contest

Decorate the Historical Village with our First ever Scarecrow Building Contest!   We are excited to host the first annual Scarecrow Building Contest at Heritage Sylvania. You, your group, business, or organization are invited to participate by creating your own original scarecrow.  All entries will be displayed during the Sylvania Fall Festival October 16 and 17. Be creative!  Create one …

Lathrop House Reopens Sunday, July 11

After being closed all of 2020, we are thrilled to announce the Lathrop House will be reopening to the public Sunday, July 11.  Take a walk in the literal footprints of history as you explore the road taken by freedom seekers nearly two centuries ago.  Discover the important role Ohio played in the Underground Railroad and how ordinary people did …

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Reading of the Declaration of Independence

We celebrate the fourth with our annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence.  Normally we would welcome you to the grounds of the Lathrop House where 170 years ago, those seeking to escape the savage bonds of slavery found a respite and help on the Underground Railroad.  Due to the on-going pandemic we are offering our reading virtually this year.  …