The Fairfield County Heritage Association connects all people to the rich history of Fairfield County, Ohio.

Fairfield Heritage Association - April Highlights

Upcoming programs + America 250

April Events

APR 9 Welcome Back Social Hour | 6:30pm

All volunteers from both museums are invited to join us at the “Welcome Back” for drinks and snacks! This will take place at the Sherman House Museum.
APR 11 Sherman House Docent Training | 10am

Volunteers who would like to be a docent at the Sherman House Museum will need to attend this training session. It should last about one hour.
APR 15 Museums Open

The Sherman House and Georgian museums open for the 2026 season.
They will be open Wednesday - Saturday.
Tours at the Sherman House begin at noon.
Tours at the Georgian Museum begin at 1pm.
APR 15 Civil War RoundTable | 7pm | $5

Join us as Dr. Chris Ryckman will explore the approaches to treating soldiers during the Civil War, including the technology, instruments and medicine that were available at the time.

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America 250 Celebration

United States Semiquincentennial — celebrate with us as we share events, programs, and local history.

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Thank You for Helping Bring Scipio Smith’s
Legacy to Life

Thanks to your generosity and community spirit, the statue of Scipio Smith now stands proudly in Downtown Lancaster—honoring a man whose life embodied freedom, faith, and resilience. Your support made this vision a reality.

Scipio Smith-Statue Dedication

A mansion of 13 rooms built in 1832 for Samuel and Sarah Maccracken is furnished today as it might have been in the 1830's with some original pieces and numerous Fairfield County items.

Built in 1811 this home was the birthplace of Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman and his brother U.S. Senator John Sherman. A National Historic Landmark.

Make the most of your time here in Lancaster, Ohio!