Sandusky County Historical Society

Sandusky County Historical Society One of Ohio's Earliest Historical Societies
"Working together to preserve the past for the benefit of the future." Among the founders was Rutherford B.

Open Wednesdays from May-October, 3:00-7:00pm
First Saturdays June-October, 10:00am-2:00pm
Admission is $5, free for members The Sandusky County Historical Society was formed on June 6, 1874. We believe we are the second historical society formed in the State of Ohio. Hayes, 19th President of the United States who served as the Society's first secretary. The original name of the society was the Sa

ndusky County Pioneer and Historical Association. The building which currently houses the Sandusky County Historical Society Museum was built in 1884. The cost of the Victorian style home was $14,000, and was considered to be the finest home in Fremont. It was a wedding present for Carrie June, the daughter of Mr.and Mrs. David June, upon her marriage to Martin Holderman on September 10, 1884. The wedding was held at the June home, which at the time was located on the corner of Park Avenue (then known as Main Street) and Birchard Avenue. That home was removed in 1914. The reception was held in the newly constructed residence. Another beautiful reception was held in the home after the marriage of Clarrisa Marie Holderman to Doctor Marcel Wesley Sherwood of Texas on June 22, 1912. For many years the home was known as the Holderman home, and remained in the family until 1942, when it was sold by the heirs to the Beth Israel Congregation. It served as a religious, educational and social center for the Jewish community of Fremont and the surrounding area. Declining membership was a deciding factor in selling the property. In 1977 a strong wind caused structural damage to the porch, which had to be removed. The Sandusky County Historical Society purchased the property in 1981, enabling the organization to house their various artifacts under one roof. In addition, a large room on the first floor serves as a meeting room for programs and lectures.​

Researched and written by Alice Plihall

The museum is CLOSED today, Wednesday August 26th, but you can stop by our booth at the Sandusky County Fair to check ou...
08/26/2026

The museum is CLOSED today, Wednesday August 26th, but you can stop by our booth at the Sandusky County Fair to check out artifacts, books, and other displays! We're there all week!

Come out to Sandusky County Fair & Agricultural Society and see us! We'll have displays, artifacts, books, and more! See...
08/24/2026

Come out to Sandusky County Fair & Agricultural Society and see us! We'll have displays, artifacts, books, and more! See you there!

The museum will be closed on Wednesday, August 26th.

It's not spooky season yet, but we're ready for it! Join us for a paranormal investigation with ORBS, Ohio Researchers o...
08/21/2026

It's not spooky season yet, but we're ready for it! Join us for a paranormal investigation with ORBS, Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits, on Friday September 25th!

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ doors open at 7:30pm, event starts at 8:00pm
🎟 Admission is $25
Tickets can be purchased online or a check can be mailed to the museum. Tickets are first come first serve - spots are limited!
➡ https://www.schistoricalsociety.com/product/event-ticket-9-25-2026-paranormal-investigation/
📩 Sandusky County Historical Society
514 Birchard Ave
Fremont, OH 43420

The museum is open TODAY! See what we've been up to and check out our new exhibits! 👀🎟 Admission: $5, free for members⏰ ...
08/19/2026

The museum is open TODAY! See what we've been up to and check out our new exhibits! 👀

🎟 Admission: $5, free for members
⏰ Hours: 3:00-7:00pm
📆 Wednesday August 19th, 2026

The museum is open TODAY! See what we've been up to and check out our new exhibits! 👀🎟 Admission: $5, free for members⏰ ...
08/12/2026

The museum is open TODAY! See what we've been up to and check out our new exhibits! 👀

🎟 Admission: $5, free for members
⏰ Hours: 3:00-7:00pm
📆 Wednesday August 12th, 2026

*MEMBER PERK* Friendly reminder that SCHS members can visit the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums for f...
08/08/2026

*MEMBER PERK* Friendly reminder that SCHS members can visit the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums for free TODAY, Saturday, August 8!

08/06/2026

Happy to have members of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at our museum!

*MEMBER PERK* Sandusky County Historical Society members can visit the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum...
08/06/2026

*MEMBER PERK* Sandusky County Historical Society members can visit the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums for FREE this Saturday, August 8th! Local history manuscripts will be presented from 10:30-11:30am.

Come see us, and Kin Hunters of Sandusky County, Ohio, Inc. TODAY! See what we've been up to and check out our new exhi...
08/05/2026

Come see us, and Kin Hunters of Sandusky County, Ohio, Inc. TODAY! See what we've been up to and check out our new exhibits!

🎟 Admission: $5, free for members
⏰ Hours: 3:00-7:00pm
📆 Wednesday August 5th, 2026

The Kin Hunters of Sandusky County, Ohio, Inc. will be at the museum to answer questions about genealogy on Wednesday! C...
08/03/2026

The Kin Hunters of Sandusky County, Ohio, Inc. will be at the museum to answer questions about genealogy on Wednesday! Come out for some Q&A and to see our new exhibits!

🎟 Admission is $5, free for members
📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
⏰ 3:00-7:00pm

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514 Birchard Avenue
Fremont, OH
43420

Opening Hours

3pm - 7pm

Telephone

419-332-0303

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