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The Firelands Historical Society is the oldest museum in Ohio (established in 1857) and the second-oldest historical society in the state. We are dedicated to the education and preservation of Firelands-area history through the acquisition and exhibition of regional artifacts ranging from toys and clothing to archaeological finds and agricultural equipment. We have artifacts from all over the Firelands, which includes all of Erie and Huron Counties and a portion of Ashland and Ottawa Counties. We have two buildings to our museum - the Preston-Wickham House (located at 4 Case Avenue in Norwalk, behind the Norwalk Library) and the Laning-Young Research Center (located at 9 Case Avenue in Norwalk, next to Perkins Gymnasium). We are currently fundraising to expand our museum by adding onto the research center. For information on our expansion plans, please click "Our Expansion Project" above to learn more.
Our Native American collection, located in the Laning-Young Research Center, 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.
Our Native American collection, located in the Laning-Young Research Center, 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.
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Firelands Historical Society
2026 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 |