It’s our Opening Weekend! Come on over and see updated exhibits and our newest feature for this weekend only, called “Timeless Threads from Function to Fun”. Experience the rich history of the people from Hilliard and its surrounding areas through historic clothing of farming, trains, military, pioneers, school, children, weddings, and more.

Free admission! Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

(Donations appreciated)

It’s our Opening Weekend! Come on over and see updated exhibits and our newest feature for this weekend only, called “Timeless Threads from Function to Fun”. Experience the rich history of the people from Hilliard and its surrounding areas through historic clothing of farming, trains, military, pioneers, school, children, weddings, and more.

Free admission! Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

(Donations appreciated)

Join our historic expert for the Walking Tour of Old Hilliard. Starts at the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society Library, 5274 Norwich St.

Suggested donation: $10 per person.

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Join us with your blanket or chair for local music in the gazebo while you are eating your picnic lunch. All ages welcome! Picnic tables available.

Free admission! Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

Families and friends of all ages, come on over the the Hilliard Historical Museum in Weaver Park for our Orientation and Training Day! Discover how you can help make a difference to our society.

Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

Starts at 9AM at the Franklin County Fairgrounds near downtown Old Hilliard. The Historical Society will have our antique cars in the parade.

Join us with your blanket or chair for local music in the gazebo while you are eating your picnic lunch. All ages welcome! Picnic tables available.

Free admission! Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

Stop by and get cooled off at the the Historical Village & Museum at Weaver Park. We will be open Monday - Sunday, July 15-21 for guided tours.

FREE admission (donations welcome)

Stop by and get cooled off at the the Historical Village & Museum at Weaver Park. We will be open Monday - Sunday, July 15-21 for guided tours.

FREE admission (donations welcome)

Stop by and get cooled off at the the Historical Village & Museum at Weaver Park. We will be open Monday - Sunday, July 15-21 for guided tours.

FREE admission (donations welcome)

Stop by and get cooled off at the the Historical Village & Museum at Weaver Park. We will be open Monday - Sunday, July 15-21 for guided tours.

FREE admission (donations welcome)

Stop by and get cooled off at the the Historical Village & Museum at Weaver Park. We will be open Monday - Sunday, July 15-21 for guided tours.

FREE admission (donations welcome)

Stop by and get cooled off at the the Historical Village & Museum at Weaver Park. We will be open Monday - Sunday, July 15-21 for guided tours.

FREE admission (donations welcome)

Stop by and get cooled off at the the Historical Village & Museum at Weaver Park. We will be open Monday - Sunday, July 15-21 for guided tours.

FREE admission (donations welcome)

Fun for all ages! It’s Magic in the Park with Erica Carlson Entertainment! See Sedgie & Hedgie and Magic Nate!

Free admission! Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

Join us with your blanket or chair for local music in the gazebo while you are eating your picnic lunch. All ages welcome! Picnic tables available.

Free Admission! Parking off Columbia Street at Fairground’s side entrance.

This is a week long History Express Camp for elementary aged children from August 4-8; 8:30-3:30! Sign up through Hilliard Parks and Recreation. Have fun learning about growing up in the 1800s with hands-on activities daily.

Families and friends of all ages, come on over the the Hilliard Historical Museum in Weaver Park for our Orientation and Training Day! Discover how you can help make a difference to our society

Parking on Columbia Street at Fairground’s side entrance.

Sit in the shade while you enjoy your delicious food at the pavilion and on the Hilliard Historical Village grounds at Weaver Park. Walk off your meal with a guided tour through our museum’s updated exhibits and 19th century buildings.

FREE admission to the village & museum. (donations welcome)

Join our historic expert for the Walking Tour of Old Hilliard. Starts at the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society Library, 5274 Norwich St.

Suggested donation: $10 per person.

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Join us and fellow Ohioans in communities throughout Ohio to celebrate Ohio Open Doors on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 1:00-5:00. This is a statewide event where we can showcase our village and museum, along with sharing how our village depicts the central parts of Hilliard’s history.

Free admission! Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

(Donations appreciated)

Our 57th Annual Heritage Day is full of fun for everyone today as the whole village, museum and grounds are open to the public! Step back in time, grab some Cracker Jacks and watch the Ohio Muffins play a game of vintage base ball, hear speeches from George Washington, experience craft & butter-making, telegraphing, quilting, music, blacksmithing & demos, and much more! Donuts & coffee, ham & bean soup, cornbread, water & lemonade available for purchase.

Free admission! Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

(Donations appreciated)

Columbus Coffee Festival is Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9AM -6 PM & Sunday, Oct. 5 from 9AM - 6PM. There are coffee stations in the train station, music at the pavilion, coffee vendors, a goat farm, poetry center and various activities around the village! Take a walk through our museum to see the History of Coffee Exhibit. Historic buildings will be open from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM both Saturday & Sunday.

(Donations appreciated)

This is a paid event through Columbus Coffee Festival but we accept any donations!

It’s not too spooky for the family, but a lot of fun! Join us on Friday, October 17th, 6 PM – 9 PM, at the Historical Village & Museum and collect candy through our decorated village & museum. Crafts in the chapel and stories in the schoolhouse. Kids wear your costumes for prizes! Food and drinks available.

Admission: $5 per person, kids 3 and under are FREE.

Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

It’s not too spooky for the family, but a lot of fun! Join us on Saturday, October 18th, 6 PM – 9 PM, at the Historical Village & Museum and collect candy through our decorated village & museum. Crafts in the chapel and stories in the schoolhouse. Kids wear your costumes for prizes! Food and drinks available.

Admission: $5 per person, kids 3 and under are FREE.

Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

Park at the village or take a trolley ride from downtown Old Hilliard to our historical village this season. We feature Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves in the schoolhouse with children writing letters to Santa and coloring bookmarks. Enjoy live reindeer, balloon twisting & face painting in the museum and a inflatable gingerbread house & giant snow globe. Harpist in the church and a taste of Christmas decorations in the buildings. Don’t forget the other special activities this night only.

FREE admission! Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

(Donations appreciated)

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Historical Village Train Station! Children can share a Christmas list with Santa, receive a special treat, take a horse drawn wagon ride, eat donuts, drink hot chocolate, listen to holiday, music in the church, visit the decorated buildings and miniature lighted village in the museum. Gift shop is open!

FREE admission! Parking at the Columbia Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

(Donations appreciated)