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  • The Historical Village

    features several original and recreated historic buildings which traces the early history and community life of our region.

  • The 1850s Lathrop House

    is the only Underground Railroad Site in Northwest Ohio open to the public.

  • The 1915 Toledo and Western Train Engine

    along with the 1920s Wooden Caboose and original Sylvania Depot Building showcase the ties to our rich railroad past.

  • Our Archives

    is a treasure trove of items that detail the big events and everyday life of our ancestors.

  • The Heritage Center Museum/Cooke-Kuhlman Home

    is the early 20th century home and office of Dr. Uriah Cooke.

Welcome to Heritage Sylvania: Your Bridge to the Past — Your Path to the Future!  We are a non-profit, multi-site history experience located on Main Street in the heart of Sylvania’s beautiful Historic Downtown.  Take a virtual visit below.

Click here to listen to the annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence as read by our Lathrop House volunteers.

We are excited to announce phase 1 of our responsible reopen plan.  The Heritage Center Museum will be reopening Saturday, June 13 with new hours 11 – 2.  Find out more here.

Currently the Lathrop House, Archives and Historical Village remain closed.  Please check back for more details.

Camp AH-HA kits at home!  Summer camp doesn’t have to be cancelled!  We are offering camp in a box Camp AH-HA kits!  Click here to find out more!

You can still access all our At Home History Adventure activities and have fun all summer long  Click here to find out more!

We invite you to explore the past with us. From adult tours to student programs, classes to lectures, Community Days to Celebration of Freedom, exhibits to hands on experiences, we engage audiences of all ages.  You’ll hear the stories of the past and how those connect to our present.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Heritage Sylvania!

What’s new at Heritage Sylvania?

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Fourth Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Lathrop House Volunteers

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We’d like to thank our newest business member Reeb Funeral Home, located on Main Street in Sylvania, whose  goal is to ease the burden for individuals who have endured a loss and to shed a bit of light on their darkest hour.   We thank Reeb for their membership and support of our educational programs.