Heritage Sylvania Announces “History Detectives” Field Trip in a Box Nothing can replace the in-person experience of a student field trip to Heritage Sylvania, but until you can come back, we want to come to you. We are pleased to announce our new Field Trip in a Box kits called History Detectives: Uncovering Clues to the Past. Your students will …
New History Half Pints at Home Kits available!
We are excited to present our newest series of History Half Pints at Home Kits. Looking for fun and learning activities for your preschooler? We have you covered. Each kit includes a brand new storybook, activities and instructions and all the supplies you need! Each month we will send a new kit to your favorite preschooler. We can ship all …
New History Connections Videos on our YouTube Channel
We have launched our own YouTube Channel! There we are posting a series of “History Connection” videos with stories shared from our past and read by our own volunteer staff. We hope you enjoy! Click here for our newest video
2020 Deck the Halls for History Auction a Success!
Thanks to each of you, our #historychampions, our 2020 virtual auction was a success. Because of your bids, donations and support, we are going to be able to create exciting and engaging programs for students of all ages in the year ahead. We are especially grateful for the businesses and community leaders who donated to the auction: Claire and …
Browse Auction Items Now!
We are excited for our first ever virtual Deck the Halls for History Auction coming December 4. You can now browse the items and register to bid! Remember all proceeds go to help fund innovative engaging programs to help connect students with our past and inspire their future! Bid often and generously! Click here to start!
New YouTube Channel Launched with History Connection
We are excited to launch our new YouTube Channel! Find us at Heritage Sylvania and subscribe. We will be posting more History Connection videos over the coming months. And in the meantime, check out our newest video! Henry Box Brown!
Annual Deck the Halls for History Auction going virtual December 4 – 6
As with so many things this year, our annual Deck the Halls For History Fundraiser is going virtual in 2020 December 4 – 6! This is our largest fundraiser of the year! Did you know the proceeds from the 2019 auction helped to fund: * 155 free At Home History Adventure kits to area families during the school closure * …
Lathrop House Plans for the Future
While the Lathrop House has been quiet amidst the ongoing pandemic, plans for its future have been anything but dormant. Recently, Heritage Sylvania formed the Lathrop House Project Committee to craft a vision for further development of the site to allow us to expand our ability to tell this important chapter in the history of our region and country. …
New Main Street Exhibit hits the streets October 2
Did you know that Sylvania’s Main Street once was home to a toy factory? Or that there has been a bakery in the same location for over 100 years? The buildings on Main Street each have a wonderful story to tell and now thanks to a partnership with Heritage Sylvania and the Downtown Sylvania Association/Red Bird Arts District, these stories …
September hours
The Heritage Center Museum will be open Saturdays in September from 11 until 2. The Historical Village and Lathrop House remain closed at this time.