Add These SPECIAL EVENTS to Your Calendar!

Thank you for supporting Medina County Historical Society! Celebrating 103 years in 2025!
If you have questions about any of our events, please email [email protected] or call 330-722-1341.

AVAILABLE NOW!

Tickets for Two Great MCHS Raffles — get yours today!
ONE — MCHS Victorian Fest Raffle
For over 25 years, the Medina County Historical Society has our Victorian Feast raffle. Two winners will be drawn and each invite 3 other people to join you at the John Smart House Museum in February, 2026 for a 5 course meal! It is an amazing evening! Tickets are $5 each or 4 for $15

TWO — Our  popular GRAND RAFFLE theme this year is "Staycation"!   
The winner will enjoy the package that includes:
  • Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade 1-night stay, parking and breakfast for two!
  • Akron Zoo passes
  • Western Reserve Historical Society including Hale Farm passes
  • National Museum of the Great Lakes – Value
  • Cleveland Zoo
  • Tour of Waite Family Train room – priceless!!
  • Das Weinhaus certificate (A local Medina County winery)
  • ​Membership to Ohio History Connection that includes free admission to over 50 sites.
  • Private tour of the Soldiers & Sailors monument including the tunnels for up to 8 people.
  • Admission to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame

Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. To purchase tickets, call 330-722-1341, email us at [email protected] or at any open house at either museum.  Good luck!!.

Now through August

Pearl Necklace Raffle!

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Medina County Historical Society is selling tickets to win a beautiful Pearl necklace in conjunction with their “Not Just a Pretty Dress” Wedding Gown display at the McDowell-Phillips House Museum. The Pearl necklace is a double-strand of Freshwater pearls with two Kara Pearls.  The value of the necklace is $450 and was generously donated by Anneliese Nefos, owner of Medina Gem Co. on Medina Square and MCHS member.  It is exquisite! 

Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.  They can be purchased at any Museum open house or contact us at 330-722-1341 or [email protected].  The winner will be drawn in August at the conclusion of the special Wedding Gown display. Tickets will also be available at open houses at the John Smart House Museum, 206 N. Elmwood, Medina, on the 1st Sunday of the month, 1pm – 4pm.

First Sundays - April thru August 2025 at the John Smart House Museum

"Yesterday's Toys"

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MCHS will have a special exhibit “Yesterday’s Toys” displayed at the John Smart House Museum, 206 North Elmwood, Medina. The museum and this special exhibit  will be open the first Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 PM  from April through August 2025.  Last tour starts 30 minutes prior to closing. Private tour appointments are available upon request. Call for details. 

​Admission donation prices are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students from seven to 18. Children under seven are free with a hand-holding adult. Historical Society members receive a discount. ​Contact the museum at 330-725-1341 or email [email protected] with questions. A volunteer will respond.

COMING IN MAY 2025 to the McDowell-Phillips House Museum

"Not Just a Pretty Dress"

A new and exciting display is coming to the McDowell-Phillips House Museum, 205 S. Prospect St., Medina, starting May 18th — “Not Just A Pretty Dress.” Come and enjoy a self guided tour of the exhibit of wedding gowns, related apparel and traditions from 1820’s to the  1970’s presented by the Medina County Historical Society. Over 25 wedding gowns and apparel from our Collection, some never displayed before and may never be seen again! 

​Our open houses are on the 3rd Sunday of the month starting May 18th through August 17th.

Admission prices for the McDowell-Phillips House from May-August 2025 special exhibit admission donation is $10 per person. Age 7 and under free. Admission includes a special booklet on the history of the gowns. 

​Private tours are available on Fridays or on other dates if requested.  Please call 330-722-1341 or email [email protected] for information and to schedule. 

YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED

The Historical Society is a 501c3 organization, and donations may be deductible. Artifact donations may also be tax deductible based on an appraisal obtained by the donor.