2022 Deck the Halls for History Auction Meets Goal!

We Did it! Thanks to all of our generous donors and bidders, we are thrilled to announce that we have met our goal for the 2022 Deck the Halls for History Auction!  Each dollar raised will help us offset the costs of our educational programs, keeping them affordable and accessible to all. THANK YOU to each of you who bid, …

Auction Bidding Now Open!

  Bidding is now open for Deck the Halls For History!  SO many wonderful donations and all proceeds go directly back to offset the costs of our field trips – making them affordable for all schools.   Help us reach our goal!  Click here to register and bid or make a financial gift! Bidding runs through Sunday December 4 at 11:00 …

Next Series of History Half Pints Registration now open

ALL SESSIONS NOW SOLD OUT Our Next Session of History Half Pints is waiting for you!  Registration is now open! (Note: Monday December 12 is now sold out) Join us as our popular preschool story time program continues this winter.  As always Mrs. R and Marv have a fun line up of stories, music, play, creativity and learning for you …

2022 Deck the Halls for History Auction Coming Soon!

  It’s almost time for the 2022 Deck the Halls for History Auction!! This is our largest fundraiser of the year and all proceeds help offset the cost of field trips for schools making a visit to Heritage Sylvania affordable for all! Great items are already coming in!   Bidding will all be on line, but stop by the Heritage …

2022 Deck the Halls for History Auction Seeking Donations

Tis the Season to become an #historychampion!  The dates are set for December 2 – 4 for our annual Silent Auction Deck the Halls for History! Did you know that our biggest fundraiser of the year helps us offset costs for students to visit Heritage Sylvania?  Each dollar raised goes directly to help fund school visits which keeps the costs …

Scarecrow contest returns for 2022!

The Scarecrow contest is back and better than ever.  More categories – More Prizes – More fun! Put on your creative hat and make plans to enter our second annual scarecrow contest Sunday October 16 as part of Sylvania’s Fall Festival.  Help us fill the Historical Village with all kinds of Halloween and Fall fun.  This year we have more …

Fall Festival returns Sunday October 16

Sylvania’s premier fall event returns to Main Street Sunday October 16. The weather is getting colder and the leaves are starting to turn.  That means it is time to think about the 36th annual Sylvania Fall Festival presented by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce.  We are proud to partner with them on this family friendly event.  The Historical Village …

New Exhibit opens in Heritage Center Museum

“Bringing up Baby: A Snapshot of a Century of Childhood” opened recently at the Heritage Center Museum.   Stop by and see our sweet baby faces in this new exhibit featuring rarely seen items from our collection. We take a snapshot view of bringing up babies from the 1850s to the 1950s. From changes in clothing to a fabulous collection of …