The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum

10/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Speaker Series kickoff, “The Edmund Fitzgerald: What Really Happened" -- a full house; standing room only!

A special thank-you to Chris Gillcrist, director emeritus of the National Museum of the Great Lakes, for exploring the ship’s history, the lives of those who sailed aboard her, the circumstances of her final voyage, and her lasting legacy on the Great Lakes.

Want to learn more? Check out "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by John U. Bacon (2025). Audiobook lovers can borrow it for free through the Loudonville Public Library using the Libby app and their library card.

Thank you for helping us get the series off to such a wonderful start! We'll see you again next month for The Wild Side of Christmas: Old-World Legends & Holiday Lore.

10/09/2026

The Drouhard family is making apple c***r and apple butter the old-fashioned way in front of the museum today until 4 PM!

Both are examples of intangible cultural heritage — the traditions, skills, and knowledge passed down through generations that remain an important part of our community’s heritage.

The best way to preserve these traditions is to keep practicing and sharing them, and we’re grateful to the Drouhard family for helping do just that!

Stop by, lend a hand turning the c***r press or stirring the apple butter, and enjoy a sample while you’re here!

We’ll be out front of the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum until 4 PM!

10/05/2026

The museum recently partnered with the College of Wooster’s Program in Archaeology for fieldwork at the Copus Hill Historic Site. Wooster students, under the direction of Prof. Ricardo Higelin Ponce de León, worked alongside CRF staff and interns to gain hands-on archaeological experience while beginning a new investigation of the site.

This initial fieldwork focused on better understanding the location and organization of the Copus family cabin, the nearby spring, and other areas used by the family. The team also hopes its work will add to our understanding of the people involved and the difficult events that unfolded at Copus Hill.

Now students will analyze their findings—including pottery shards, nails, glasswork, and other manmade artifacts—in the archaeology laboratory. We thank the college and students for their assistance, and look forward to future collaboration!

08/10/2026

Thanks to all who attended our Workman Cabin Open House this past weekend! Visitors were able to explore the cabin, learn more about those who built it and the many uses it has served over the years, as well as sample cookies from a historic recipe, and try their hand at writing with feather quills and steel nib pens!

07/28/2026

Time is running out to sign up for our last tour of the year!

Arrive in San Juan and meet your tour coordinator for a program orientation, where we’ll review the itinerary, answer questions, and provide important information for the week ahead. Afterwards, enjoy a guided walk through the neighborhood surrounding our hotel, offering a first glimpse of Puerto ...

07/20/2026

This Day in History:

On July 20, 1969, after a journey of nearly 240,000 miles, the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle landed on the surface of the Moon. A few hours later, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface, followed by Buzz Aldrin, while Michael Collins remained in lunar orbit aboard the command module Columbia.

The Moon landing was the culmination of one of the most ambitious undertakings in human history. Less than a decade earlier, the United States had not yet sent an astronaut into orbit. By 1969, the efforts of more than 400,000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel had made it possible to land people on another world—and return them safely home.

More than half a century later, Apollo 11 remains a remarkable reminder of what can be achieved through ingenuity, determination, and a willingness to pursue goals that once seemed impossible. It wasn’t simply a milestone in space exploration—it was a defining moment in world history.

Were you watching on July 20, 1969? Do you remember where you were when you saw those first footsteps on the Moon? If you weren’t alive yet, did a family member ever share their memories of that day?

We’d love to hear your stories in the comments. Every memory helps preserve the history of this extraordinary day.

📷 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin stands on the Moon facing a U.S. flag during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969 (NASA).

07/14/2026

🌴 New Tour Announcement: Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷

No passport required for U.S. citizens—just sunshine, history, culture, and the Caribbean!

Join us this November as we explore the colorful streets of Old San Juan, experience authentic Puerto Rican traditions, enjoy delicious local cuisine, kayak a glowing bioluminescent bay, and even create your own traditional Vejigante mask. With one hotel for the entire trip, plenty of free time to explore (or simply relax), and a 24/7 complimentary rooftop bar at our hotel, this is the perfect blend of guided experiences and independent discovery.

📅 November 2–6, 2026

Learn more or reserve your spot:

Arrive in San Juan and meet your tour coordinator for a program orientation, where we’ll review the itinerary, answer questions, and provide important information for the week ahead. Afterwards, enjoy a guided walk through the neighborhood surrounding our hotel, offering a first glimpse of Puerto ...

07/04/2026

Don’t let the heat spoil the fun—today is the Loudonville Car Show!

Need a break from the sun? Stop by the museum and cool off—it’s a refreshing 69° inside!

While you’re here, explore our special exhibits, including:
- Our antique automobile collection displayed out front
- The Art of the Lure, exploring the material culture of fishing
- The Long Road to Freedom, tracing the path to emancipation and highlighting the important roles local residents played along the way

We’re open until 4:00 p.m., and admission is always free. We hope to see you today!

05/27/2026

Notice on Museum Hours:

The museum is currently open 10-4 Monday through Thursday, until July 4. Following that we will resume Monday through Friday hours.

Saturdays: The museum is open Saturdays 9-12 until Labor Day weekend, with extended hours for July 4 open from 10-4.

The Workman Cabin will also be open select Saturday's during the Loudonville Farmers Market.

05/20/2026

Applications are now open for vendors and food trucks at the Mohican Christkindlmarkt!

🎄 Vendor applications are now open for the 2026 Mohican Christkindlmarkt! 🎄

After drawing more than 8,500 visitors during our inaugural season, the market returns to downtown Loudonville for two festive weekends: December 4–5 and December 11–12, 2026.

We are currently seeking artisan vendors, handmade goods, holiday décor, specialty foods, food trucks, drink vendors, and other unique seasonal offerings to help transform downtown Loudonville into a traditional European-inspired Christmas market.

While all applications are welcome, priority may be given to vendors offering German, Alpine, and other old-world holiday-inspired products and menu items.

Vendor space is limited, and applications are reviewed through a curated selection process.

Learn more and apply at:
https://www.mohicanchristmasmarket.com/become-a-vendor