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

We are open! Come see what we've been up to and check out our new exhibits from 3-7pm.
06/24/2026

We are open! Come see what we've been up to and check out our new exhibits from 3-7pm.

Come on down to the Downtown Fremont Inc.’s Farmers Market! 🍎We’re here with glassware and books for sale, and a sample ...
06/20/2026

Come on down to the Downtown Fremont Inc.’s Farmers Market! 🍎We’re here with glassware and books for sale, and a sample of artifacts 👀

Come out to the Downtown Fremont Inc. Farmer's Market tomorrow and say hello! We'll be there with information, books for...
06/19/2026

Come out to the Downtown Fremont Inc. Farmer's Market tomorrow and say hello! We'll be there with information, books for sale, and more! See you from 9-1 this Saturday.

Join us TOMORROW, Sunday June 14, for our first presentation of the season! Tales from the Great Black Swamp will be pre...
06/13/2026

Join us TOMORROW, Sunday June 14, for our first presentation of the season! Tales from the Great Black Swamp will be presented by Mike Gilbert at 2:00pm - doors open at 1:30pm. Admission is $5, free for members.

We are open! Come see what we've been up to from 3-7pm.
06/10/2026

We are open! Come see what we've been up to from 3-7pm.

Did you know you can read recollections from Sandusky County pioneers at the museum? Here's a quote about Jeremiah Evere...
06/09/2026

Did you know you can read recollections from Sandusky County pioneers at the museum? Here's a quote about Jeremiah Everett, a pioneer tasked with taking mail through the Great Black Swamp in the 1800s.

See this quote and more at the museum, open this Wednesday from 3-7pm! Curious about the Great Black Swamp? Learn more this Sunday, June 12, at 2pm during a presentation, Tales From the Great Black Swamp with Mike Gilbert.

Mark your calendars for our first presentation of the season, Tales From the Great Black Swamp, with local historian Mik...
06/08/2026

Mark your calendars for our first presentation of the season, Tales From the Great Black Swamp, with local historian Mike Gilbert on Sunday, June 14 at 2:00pm - doors open at 1:30pm. Admission is $5, free for members!

It's our first Saturday of the season! Come see us and our new exhibits this weekend on Saturday, June 6th! We are open ...
06/06/2026

It's our first Saturday of the season! Come see us and our new exhibits this weekend on Saturday, June 6th! We are open 10:00am-2:00pm. Admission is $5, free for members.

Did you know 👀 we're open the first Saturday in June, August, September, and October?! Hours are 10:00am-2:00pm! Admissi...
06/05/2026

Did you know 👀 we're open the first Saturday in June, August, September, and October?! Hours are 10:00am-2:00pm! Admission is $5 and free for members. Visit us this weekend at our first Saturday opening of the season!

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514 Birchard Avenue
Fremont, OH
43420

Opening Hours

3pm - 7pm

Telephone

419-332-0303

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