April is volunteer appreciation month! Thank you to all of our volunteers who make what we do possible. With 2025 well underway, we invite seasoned and new volunteers to join us for our first Volunteer Meeting of the year on April 9, 2025, at the Freer Children's Home! Come learn what we have in store […]
During the American Civil War, Sumner L. Palmer served in the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Cavalry mustering out of Camp Wade in Cleveland. During his service, he was imprisoned at the infamous Confederate prison in Andersonville and later died of unknown causes. While his final resting place is unknown, join Jacob Thomas and the Ashland County […]
Join us at Ohio Fire for Trivia on the first Tuesday of every month except for December. Questions start promptly at 6:00 so be sure to arrive early for your team to get a slot before we start. Trivia is formatted with three rounds of 10 questions each. Every team receives a packet with […]
Seth Barber served as Ashland’s school superintendent from 1852-1862 and 1866-1870. A pious man with a great love of learning, he laid the groundwork for public school education in the town at a time when the fight over slavery was ripping apart the country and the community. When Col. James Garfield came to town in […]
Join us at Ohio Fire for Trivia on the first Tuesday of every month except for December. Questions start promptly at 6:00 so be sure to arrive early for your team to get a slot before we start. Trivia is formatted with three rounds of 10 questions each. Every team receives a packet with […]
A retired public school teacher and lifelong resident of Polk, Craig Wiley has a keen interest in local history which began at an early age. From his earliest memories, he recalls hearing his grandparents and other community elders share stories of Polk and Rowsburg. Over the years he has continued to collect stories, facts, photographs, […]
Join us at Ohio Fire for Trivia on the first Tuesday of every month except for December. Questions start promptly at 6:00 so be sure to arrive early for your team to get a slot before we start. Trivia is formatted with three rounds of 10 questions each. Every team receives a packet with […]
Join us at Ohio Fire for Trivia on the first Tuesday of every month except for December. Questions start promptly at 6:00 so be sure to arrive early for your team to get a slot before we start. Trivia is formatted with three rounds of 10 questions each. Every team receives a packet with […]
Step back in time and explore the charm of Ashland’s historic Main Street with a walking tour! Immerse yourself in the rich history and unique architecture of our town while learning something new along the way. Discover the stories and secrets that make our Main Street a hidden gem waiting to be explored! Tickets […]
Join us at Ohio Fire for Trivia on the first Tuesday of every month except for December. Questions start promptly at 6:00 so be sure to arrive early for your team to get a slot before we start. Trivia is formatted with three rounds of 10 questions each. Every team receives a packet with […]
Join us as history comes to life at the Ashland Cemetery during the 2025 walking tour on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. EST. Tour guides will escort guests through the tour routes, where many of Ashland’s historical figures will come to life through our talented living historians. Participants will hear what […]
Join us at Ohio Fire for Trivia on the first Tuesday of every month except for December. Questions start promptly at 6:00 so be sure to arrive early for your team to get a slot before we start. Trivia is formatted with three rounds of 10 questions each. Every team receives a packet with […]
