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Oberlin Heritage Center, Oberlin, OH
Museums

Oberlin Heritage Center

The historical society for Oberlin, Ohio, preserving local history through collections, guided tours, and research help.

73 1/2 S. Professor St., Oberlin, OH 44074 · Oberlin, OH

About Oberlin Heritage Center

The Oberlin Heritage Center is the historical society for the city of Oberlin in Ohio. Its stated purpose is to protect the city's distinctive past and share it with residents and visitors, while also supporting community life. Visitors can take guided tours, explore sites on their own, and book group tours. The center also offers research assistance, history resources, and an introduction to Oberlin history. It is a non-profit organization governed by a board of trustees and supported by members and donors.

  • #historical society
  • #local history
  • #guided tours
  • #Jewett House
  • #research assistance

What's around here?

The closest stops to Oberlin Heritage Center, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Common Ground Canopy Tour

    $25–$50

    A treetop zipline course on a nonprofit retreat campus near Oberlin, Ohio.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sports & Outdoors

  • Museums

    Amherst Historical Society

    No admission fee

    A nonprofit history group in Amherst, Ohio, focused on local life and the area's sandstone heritage.

    7.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums

    Spirit of '76 Museum

    No admission fee

    Small Wellington museum named for Archibald Willard's famous painting, with Willard works and local history exhibits.

    8.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums

    103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Civil War Museum

    Check prices

    A Civil War museum in Sheffield Lake, Ohio, honoring soldiers from Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina counties who served in the 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

    16 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing

    Strongsville Historical Village

    Check prices

    A small group of restored pioneer-era buildings in Strongsville that show life in the township from its early settlement onward.

    20 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Dave & Buster's Westlake - Cleveland

    No admission fee

    A big arcade, sports bar and restaurant in Westlake with racing games, air hockey and sports on massive HDTVs.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    21 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions