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  Medina County Historical Society

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!

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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!!.

NOVEMBER 2 thru DECEMBER 11 — OPEN HOUSE & GINGERBREAD VIEWING & VOTING

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​John Smart House Holiday Open House

The Medina County Historical Society will hold Holiday Open Houses at the John Smart House Museum, 206 North Elmwood, Medina. This will be a self-guided tour of the museum. There will be docents in various locations throughout the museum to answer questions and provide some interesting facts. Last tour starts at 3:30pm.

Our Gingerbread House Contest entries will be on display for you to vote on! Come out and take a look! 

In lieu of admission, we are asking for a donation of non-perishable food items to donate to local food pantries. If you have any questions, please call 330-722-1341 or email mchs@zoominternet.net. Tours also available by appointment. We hope to see you at the museum!

JOHN SMART OPEN HOUSES
​SUN, NOV 2 — 1pm - 4pm   |   
SUN, NOV 16 — 1pm - 4pm   |   SUN, DEC 7 — 1pm - 4pm
SPECIAL HOURS  GINGERBREAD VIEWING & JUDGING
​THU, NOV 20 — 11am - 1pm   |   ​SAT, NOV 29 — 11am - 1pm   |   ​THU, DEC 4 — 11am - 1pm   |   ​THU, DEC 11 — 11am - 1pm
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Scavenger Hunt for Kids at the John Smart House Museum!

We know how much kids love to see the Giants of Seville at our John Smart House Museum, so we decided to have a Scavenger Hunt for you to find them! Any child who comes to tour the John Smart House will be given a clipboard and be shown a picture of the Giants. There will be 6 pictures throughout the Museum for you to find. You will write down on your clipboard what room you found the picture in. If you find all 6 you will get a surprise! Have fun & see you at the Museum! 


NOVEMBER 16 thru DECEMBER 27 — HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

​McDowell-Phillips House Museum Holiday Open House
The Medina County Historical Society will open the holiday season at the McDowell-Phillips House Museum, 205 S. Prospect St., Medina. The Museum will be decorated in the holiday spirit!  See schedule below.
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Admission donation prices are $10 for adults, $9 for Seniors, $7 for Youth 7 to 18 years and under 7 is free with a hand-holding adult. MCHSmembers receive a discount on admission. Last tour starts at 3:30pm. Tours also available by appointment.
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If you have any questions, please call 330-722-1341 or email us at mchs@zoominternet.net. Happy Holidays!
McDOWELL-PHILLIPS OPEN HOUSES
​SUN, NOV 16 — 1pm - 4pm

SAT, NOV 22 — Noon - 3pm
SAT, DEC 27 — Noon - 3pm
SPECIAL TWILIGHT TOUR
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AT, DEC 13 — 3pm - 6pm
Special Guest Santa!


Please check out our calendar to find dates and details for all our events!

YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED

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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.
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