WAUSEON
Wauseon, OH – The Museum of Fulton County is participating in the Ohio Open Doors event on Saturday, September 14. Visitors can discover Ohio’s amazing heritage as historic buildings and fascinating sites across the state open their doors for free tours and events as part of the Ohio History Connection’s annual event.
“Ohio Open Doors tells stories about important landmarks and places of interest right on our doorstep, highlighting the history and uniqueness of some of Ohio’s most treasured places,” said Diana Welling, director of the State Historic Preservation Office and State Historic Preservation Officer of the Ohio History Connection.
Fulton County historic sites participating in the Ohio Open Doors event on Saturday, September 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. include:
– History Manor – 229 Monroe St., Wauseon
– Lyons Depot Museum – 136 W. Main Street, Lyons
– Rice Heritage House – 343 W. Main Street, Metamora
– Bean Creek Valley History Center – 118 W. Main Street, Fayette
– Pilliod Opera House/Benefield Winery – 102 N Main St, Swanton
– Trinity Methodist Church – 210 North Main Street, Swanton
“We are very pleased to feature six historic sites in Fulton County as part of this year’s Ohio Open Doors event,” said John Swearingen Jr., director of the Museum of Fulton County.
“On this special day, guests can take a tour of Fulton County to explore some of the community’s important landmarks and points of interest!”
Admission to all Ohio Open Doors events is free. For a list of statewide events and activities, visit ohiohistory.org/opendoors.
The Ohio History Connection launched Ohio Open Doors in 2016 to promote and inspire pride in Ohio’s heritage and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 15, 1966, the act has been instrumental in transforming communities from coast to coast, creating the legal framework and incentives for the preservation of historic buildings, landscapes, and archaeological sites.
It promotes economic revitalization by attracting investment, supporting small businesses, stabilizing neighborhoods and creating jobs.
Ohio Open Doors partner organizations include the Ohio Arts Council, TourismOhio, the Ohio Travel Association and Heritage Ohio.
For more information about the Ohio Open Doors event in Fulton County, visit museumoffultoncounty.org or call 419-337-7922. Also visit the Museum of Fulton County’s Facebook and Instagram pages for more information.
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