Stemtown Historical Society Museum Celebrates Reopening

The Stemtown Historical Society Museum celebrated their reopening with a ribbon cutting on Saturday June 12, 2021 in Green Springs, OH. 

The celebration was attended by the board of the Historical Society, community members, and the Sandusky County Bicentennial traveling museum.  In addition to celebrating the reopening of the museum, attendees were also able to see the new exhibit, "Celebrating a Centennial of Local Library Services" that was on display.  The current public library hosted an open house for guests to stop by as well. 

The Stemtown Historical Society Museum is located in the former home of Revolutionary War soldier, Allen Watrous, and in an outbuilding used as an exhibit hall and for group gatherings. They feature local history from Seneca Indian days and the Oak Ridge Hotel era at the famous mineral springs. Of special interest is Civil War General McPherson’s school flag and GS School memorabilia. Other displays honor local military including Medal of Honor recipient Rodger Young, The horse-drawn Young Funeral Home hearse, farm tools, and  other local business artifacts are exhibited. GS Echo newspaper archives are housed here along with family files and copies of Green Springs Cemetery records.

Their hours are: 

June-August Noon – 4pm & Second Saturdays 10am – 2pm.  Also by appointment - Call Brenda 419.639.3017

You can learn more on their Facebook page here.