Heritage Sylvania

Heritage Sylvania Heritage Sylvania is a multi-site historical and educational non-profit located in downtown Sylvania.

Heritage Sylvania is a non-profit history and education center located in Sylvania, Ohio. We manage the Lathrop House - an Underground Railroad station, the Cooke/Kuhlman Home - an early 20th century doctor's home and office, the Sylvania Historical Village - a collection of original and recreated historic buildings and the Sylvania City Archives. As of July 11, both the Lathrop House and the Cook

e/Kuhlman House (Heritage Center Museum) are now open to the public on a regular basis. The Lathrop House is open Sundays 1 - 4 and the Cooke/Kuhlman Home is open Saturday 11 - 2 and Sunday 1 - 4. Additionally the Historical Village is now open for student programs with pre-reservations. Find out more by visiting our website at www.heritagesylvania.org

Celebrate Juneteenth!We are excited to welcome guests into the Lathrop House for special hours this Friday, June 19th fr...
06/15/2026

Celebrate Juneteenth!
We are excited to welcome guests into the Lathrop House for special hours this Friday, June 19th from 11am - 2pm.

Save the date!On August 1st from 10am - 2pm step into Sylvania History at the Historic Lathrop House. Through engaging a...
06/11/2026

Save the date!
On August 1st from 10am - 2pm step into Sylvania History at the Historic Lathrop House. Through engaging activities learn the challenges and triumphs faced in the pursuit of freedom.

Follow Heritage Sylvania on social media to stay up-to-date on event details and updates. More to come!

Meet our team!Today we are introducing our new communications assistant Alexa Tenney. You will see her out and about at ...
06/09/2026

Meet our team!

Today we are introducing our new communications assistant Alexa Tenney. You will see her out and about at events or working in the museum. We are excited for her to join our team!

We can't wait to see you hippies tonight!!
06/05/2026

We can't wait to see you hippies tonight!!

June 5 – Hippie Fest First Friday -Throw on your bell bottoms, grab your flower crowns, and join the peace train for a far-out evening of fun, music, art, and good vibes.

Hudson Gallery - Exhibit, Bird Song

Fuller Art House - Exhibit, Bluebird

Erin Ann’s - Poetry Slam, featured reader, local author Theresa Konwinski, along with our regular open mic

Beautiful Blooms By Jen - hosting a flower crown making session (preregister)

The Art Supply Depo - Exhibition opening for Duane Ackley

Hip to the Groove - Henna tattoo, Spend $25+ during Hippie Fest and take home a little extra groove. Rico on conga’s from 6-8

Create Art Studio + Workshop - open watercolor from 5:00-7:30pm. There will be lots of groovy examples:)

Inside the Five - DIY tie dye with Clearly Weird and Live music with David Putano 7-9pm

Harmony in Life - Spend $25 and receive a free gift

Dallas Taproom- Live music with Brad Tober from 7:00 to 9:00pm

Jem Photography– The Marigold Photo Bus

Heritage Sylvania - History Post out front, corn husk flowers and Artifact Escapades!

Vendors Include:
Handmade Homemade and Homegrown Whimsical dolls, K&B Elderberry acres, Dreaming of Pearls Stephanie Reidy, Custard Cuts Crystal Custard, A little Bit Retro with Renee Tufts, Sugerbelly Bakery with Marissa Mayo, Empty Nest Pottery with Stacy Cooke, Judalia Boutique Camper with Julie Diver, Grimes VW Bus, Hip Camper, Merillat Woodworking.

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What is this???? 🤔Have you been playing our monthly Artifact Escapades game during each Red Bird Sylvania First Friday? ...
06/02/2026

What is this???? 🤔

Have you been playing our monthly Artifact Escapades game during each Red Bird Sylvania First Friday?

This month's mystery artifact is connected to the First Friday Art Walk theme. Think you know what it is? Submit your guess before 5:00 p.m. on Friday! Everyone who submits a correct answer can stop by the Sylvania Historical Museum to claim a prize.

This Friday is Hippie Fest—one of the most popular First Fridays of the year! Enjoy live music, unique shopping, delicious food, and plenty of groovy fun throughout downtown Sylvania.

While you're out and about, be sure to stop by the museum and check out our corn husk flower demos. We can't wait to see you on Friday!

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacri...
05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, we pause in gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Unfortunately, due to staffing, we will be closing the Cooke-Kuhlman House this Saturday 5/23. However, all three sites ...
05/23/2026

Unfortunately, due to staffing, we will be closing the Cooke-Kuhlman House this Saturday 5/23. However, all three sites will be open on Sunday 1-4pm. AND the Cooke-Kuhlman House and the Historical Village will be open Monday for Memorial Day from 10am - 2pm. We look forward to seeing you soon!

05/21/2026

The May Scavenger Hunt is now LIVE!!!

Check out an all-new set of 25 images featuring Sylvania landmarks for you to identify and track down. Remember, the first person to submit a 100% correct form wins this month’s prize!

This month’s prize is sponsored by our friends at Fiddle Stix Boutique. The winner will walk away with a whopping $50 gift card to their Sylvania botique! And remember—every entry, correct or not, earns you a spot in the grand prize drawing!

The April Scavenger Hunt winner will be announced soon!

Address

5717 Main Street
Sylvania, OH
43560

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 2pm
Sunday 1pm - 4am

Telephone

(419) 517-5533

Website

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