Summer fun continues with Camp AH-HA (At Home History Adventures) We will be adding several downloadable activity packets puzzles and games you can do at home! Click here for more details There is also still time to order a Camp AH-HA Summer Camp Kit! Click here to order!
Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Lathrop House, July 4, 2020
The annual July 4th reading of the Declaration of Independence on the grounds of the Lathrop House has become a cherished Sylvania tradition. The call of our founders has extra meaning in the space where so many brave men and women continued to fight for their freedom and the freedom of others long after Thomas Jefferson first penned “All men …
Guidelines for our Heritage Center Museum Responsible Reopen.
Phase one of our Responsible Reopen plan includes the opening of the Heritage Center Museum. The museum will be open Saturdays only from 11 – 2. We invite our high risk guests and our members to tour between 11 and 12 and we welcome all other guests between 12 and 2. As we continue to monitor the ever changing landscape …
August Celebration of Freedom at the Lathrop House cancelled for 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic and out of abundance of caution trying to adhere to modern social distancing in a 19th century space, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our annual Celebration of Freedom Event scheduled for August. This was a decision not taken lightly as it is a highlight of our year. We hope to …
Heritage Center Museum Reopens Saturday, June 13
We are excited to announce that the Heritage Center Museum will be reopening Saturday June 13. This is phase 1 of Heritage Sylvania’s Responsible Reopen plan. The safety of our guests and staff are a priority and with that in mind we are taking a phased approached to the re-opening of our sites. Phase 1 is the opening of the …
Camp AH-HA Kits at Home!
Now that school has ended, we don’t want the fun and learning to stop even as in person summer camps are limited. We are introducing Camp AH-HA Kits at Home! This fun camp in a box includes instructions and supplies for over 10 activities and games you can do at home this summer! You’ll dive into history and fun with …
Introducing Camp AH-HA!
In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, we have had to switch gears and focus on programming on line. With that in mind, we are excited to introduce Camp AH-HA! (At Home History Adventures). Through our Facebook site we will be posting on line games, activities and learning projects for families to do at home. This is our way of …
Updates in response the to Coronavirus pandemic
At Heritage Sylvania, we take the health and safety of our guests and staff very seriously. Working with the federal, state and local health agencies, the Ohio Department of Tourism and the Ohio Humanities Council, along with many local and regional partners, we are closely monitoring the developments related to the Coronavirus outbreak. Based on the current information …
March 18 Lecture postponed
At Heritage Sylvania, we take the health and safety of our guests and staff very seriously. Working with the federal, state and local health agencies, the Ohio Department of Tourism and the Ohio Humanities Council, along with many local and regional partners, we are closely monitoring the developments related to the Coronavirus outbreak. Based on current understanding of this …
New Speakers Series debuts March 18
This year, we are partnering with Lourdes University to present a unique series called “Let’s Talk History”. With a line-up of engaging and insightful historians, each presentation will be a new look at our state and national history. Each presenter brings a wealth of knowledge and background in a different area of expertise. This series is sure to be thought-provoking …