The Native American collection is one of the finest collections to be found. The collection consists of the earlier collection of  Arthur G. Smith and the more resent collection of Berwell Thomas given by Richard and Marjorie Black, relatives.  The Thomas family were avid collectors of some of Ohio’s finest ancient artifacts for more than two generations.  Focusing mainly on the prehistoric history of Huron and Erie counties, the room contains artifacts encompassing nearly 14,000 years of human activity, including the remains of the Firelands Ground Sloth. The bones were found in Norwich Township in Huron County in the early 1900’s and represent the earliest evidence of prehistoric man in Ohio. The display also includes a mural, and a Native American man, women and child life like figures.

Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document.

Firelands Historical Society
2025 Membership Application

Please download the PDF file provided to print and fill out the information and send it to the address provided. 

Thank you so much for your support. Remember that your dues are deductible on your
Federal Income Tax.
                                                                                               
Please make checks payable to Firelands Historical Society and mail it to:
 
Becki Lukitsh
863 Peru Olena Rd. East
​Lot 24
Norwalk, Ohio  44857 
 
We are Ohio’s Second - Oldest Continuing Historical Society