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Oberlin Heritage Center

22 Reviews

#6 of 19 things to do in Oberlin

Museums, History Museums

Closes in 22 min: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

73 1/2 S Professor St, Our parking lot is located at 20 W. Vine St., Oberlin, OH 44074-1523

Open today: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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“What Fun - What a Treat”

Of course I may be prejudice being on the board but, There was never a better by which I mean... read more

Reviewed June 2, 2017

Ed W

Oberlin, Ohio

“One Step Closer tour is a fascinating look at women's history at Oberlin”

I was in Oberlin this past weekend for my 40th cluster reunion, and am glad that I made the time to... read more

Reviewed May 25, 2017

nancyolah

Fort Mill, South Carolina

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Jun 2, 2017

“What Fun - What a Treat”

May 25, 2017

“One Step Closer tour is a fascinating look at women's history at Oberlin”

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The Oberlin Heritage Center is an award-winning small museum and historical society. Visitors may tour the Monroe House (1866), Little Red Schoolhouse (1836), and Jewett House (1884) year-round while hearing unique, nationally significant stories...more

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Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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73 1/2 S Professor St, Our parking lot is located at 20 W. Vine St., Oberlin, OH 44074-1523

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Ed W

Oberlin, Ohio

287

Reviewed June 2, 2017

What Fun - What a Treat

Of course I may be prejudice being on the board but, There was never a better by which I mean smart, friendly, informative group of people who are the employees, docents, and volunteers. They are dedicated to give everyone who drops by the best of...More

Date of experience: June 2017

Thank Ed W

nancyolah

Fort Mill, South Carolina

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Reviewed May 25, 2017

One Step Closer tour is a fascinating look at women's history at Oberlin

I was in Oberlin this past weekend for my 40th cluster reunion, and am glad that I made the time to take the "One Step Closer" tour. As an Oberlin graduate, I thought that I already knew a lot about the history of women at...More

Date of experience: May 2017

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Debra M

Wolfville, Canada

5415

Reviewed April 8, 2017 via mobile

Amazing history!!

Alexandra our guide was excellent and provided a wonderful tour with great stories. She answered all our questions and found things that she knew we could connect to. We asked some questions about travel to Cleveland and they could not have been more helpful. The...More

Date of experience: April 2017

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Mary V

Oberlin, Ohio, United States

318

Reviewed January 17, 2017

a gem of a local history museum

One of the best historical museums to be found. OHC also offers various docent led walking tours for those who want to know more of Oberlin's history. It also offers various structured activities for children.

Date of experience: January 2017

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874World

12181

Reviewed May 10, 2016

Take the Tour!

I took a walking tour with someone from the Heritage Center. It was very interesting...Oberlin truly has a past to be proud of as they have regularly pushed the boundaries of societal norms for the good.

Date of experience: November 2015

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Cathy S

Lorain, Ohio

10536

Reviewed March 19, 2016

Great place to visit

Whether you have only a couple hours or all day...Oberlin is a really cool town and the Oberlin Heritage Center is a must on your places to stop. I've been here 4 times now and with the different docents you get a different perspective of...More

Date of experience: March 2016

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Ed W

Oberlin, Ohio

287

Reviewed September 1, 2015

A Great Place To Visit - A Satisfying Place To Volunteer

When you visit, you will tour 19th century houses, a one-room school house and take tours to learn about the 182 years of history through the stories of ordinary and extraordinary people like you and me. The begins with the establishment of Oberlin College in...More

Date of experience: August 2015

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kreyno

Oberlin, OH

417

Reviewed July 30, 2015

Wonderful Local Historical Orgnization!

OHC offers an amazing array of tours, activities and programming, for both adults and children. Restoration projects, Westwood Cemetery preservation and historical promotion, interactive walking tours, excellent online information source ... a true gem!

Date of experience: June 2015

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TrvlnMan09

Ohio

Reviewed July 24, 2015

Oberlin Heritage Center is an Oberlin Gem

The Oberlin Heritage Center sits on campus in the center of historic Oberlin, Ohio. OHC owns four buildings: the Monroe House, Jewett House, Little Red School House, and a late 1800's barn. Tours are available through the first three. In each of the tour buildings,...More

Date of experience: July 2015

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51862Dvh

Eugene, Oregon

2222

Reviewed June 6, 2015 via mobile

Excellent trip in Oberlin's history

It is a very well-done trip back into Oberlin's town and college history especially its role in the underground railroad. One visits 3 buildings, two homes and a one-room school.

Date of experience: June 2015

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