Our Mission
To connect people to the rich History of the Hilliard Ohio area by collecting, preserving and presenting historical artifacts, documents and collections to educate and inspire current and future generations.
This beautiful historical Hilliard throw blanket makes a perfect gift!
Non-members: $60. Members: $54. Available during Tree Lighting In the Gift Shop.
Latest Events
The Hilliard Historical Society joins the city of Hilliard for their annual Hilliard Tree Lighting on Dec. 1st from 4-6:30 PM. Writing letters to Santa, face painting, live reindeer, gingerbread inflatable, balloon twisting, harpist in the church, music and Christmas decorations in the buildings. Gift shop is open for buying for buying unique gifts.
Santa’s Here! Meet Santa in the Train Station on Dec. 15th from 2-5:00PM! Horse drawn wagon rides, holiday music, hot chocolate and donuts for all! Free admission.
Check out more of our upcoming events by clicking the Events Page below or downloading the List of Events HERE
Education
Tours & Programs
Set up those educational field trips for May!
If you’re a teacher of ages 7-11 and want your students to have a hands-on experience of life in the 1800s, this is an ideal place for them! We offer amazing guided tours throughout eight authentic buildings and a museum where students get a taste of life long ago.
If you can’t come to us, we can come to you with our History In A Suitcase Program.
Venues
Weddings, Receptions, Showers, Reunions, Graduation & Birthday Parties
Planning a budget friendly wedding, needing a place for a concert, get-together, or party?
We have the perfect selection of venues for you! Choose from the charming Colwell Chapel, Gazebo or Pavilions to hold your special event. Donna will be happy to help with any event. Spaces are available from April 1 - November 30.
For rates, policies, connect with our dedicated venue rental coordinator or to schedule an event in the Chapel, Pavilions or Gazebo, please select VENUE HOMEPAGE below.
Get Involved
The Hilliard Historical Society, Village & Museum would like to give you the opportunity to volunteer and become a member today!
We are a non-profit organization so we depend on people like you!
Volunteer opportunities are available for families, groups and people of all ages!
Middle & High School students’ opportunities for seals, community service or honors hours available year round!
Memberships: Individual, Individual 10-Year, Family, Junior and Contributing/Business Memberships are a great way to help us keep history alive and become a part of it all.
Hilliard Historical Society Library & Archival Center
Need to do some family research? Do you want to learn more about the history of Hilliard? Would you like to donate a piece of history passed down in your family? You’ll find people here willing to help you answer those questions.
Normal Hours of operation:
Monday & Tuesday from 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM & Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Walk-ins welcome, or to make an appointment: call 614-876-5880 or email hilliardohiohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
5274 Norwich Street Hilliard OH 43026
Make a donation
It’s people like you whose generosity supports Hilliard History!
Your gift is tax deductible and supports the programs of the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society
Thanks to Our Sponsors
