LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum’s Speaker Series continues this month with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film Shawshank Redemption on Monday, March 17 at 7 p.m. In the late spring of 1993, a young Mark Jordan had the opportunity to check something off his bucket list: Be in a movie. […]
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Loudonville museum acquires historic Copus Hill property
MIFFLIN— The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum is excited to announce its acquisition of the historic Copus Hill site, a landmark rich in local and national significance. Known as the site of the Copus Massacre during the War of 1812, Copus Hill has stood as a symbol of resilience and remembrance within the Ashland and Richland […]
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Controversial books are the subject of Nov. 18 event at Cleo Redd Fisher Museum in Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum continues its Speaker Series on Monday,Nov. 18 with Challenged, Banned or Burned: Reactions to Controversial Books. Negative public reaction to controversial texts goes back centuries, even pre-dating the European printing press. Professor and Librarian John T. Rasel from Cuyahoga Community College will present an overview of censorship from […]
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Johnny Appleseed’s legacy comes alive at Hillsdale library with apple-inspired exhibit
JEROMESVILLE — For the past few days, students walking into the Hillsdale Local Schools library have been met with apples. Fake apple trees are scattered throughout the library, apple tea and candy are available for students and it even smells like apples. An antique apple press sits on a table. Large banners with information about […]
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Loudonville speaker series focuses on Jesse James on Oct. 21
LOUDONVILLE—The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum has announced the upcoming slate for its Speaker Series; one of the top humanities-focused speaker series in Ohio. The series invites historians, scientists, researchers, authors and other experts to discuss their findings, stories, and passions with the public. Year-after-year the series has highlighted important historical events, scientific findings, and cultural discussions. […]
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Loudonville museum’s display honors Johnny Appleseed for 250th birthday
LOUDONVILLE — John Chapman was born on Sept. 26, 1774 — 250 years ago — in Leominster, Massachusetts. Though born in Massachusetts, Chapman would eventually make his way through Pennsylvania into the Ohio frontier and ultimately eastern Indiana. Along the way he would establish a business empire and become one of the major landowners in […]
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Loudonville’s CRF Museum offers chance to visit Egypt, explore historic sites
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum in Loudonville has announced its latest small-group tour opportunity, allowing guests to explore the history and culture of Egypt. The tour is slated for March 30 to April 6, 2025 and will take travelers to Cairo, Giza, Luxor and the ancient cities of Memphis, Saqqara and Thebes. Among […]
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Famed Mansfield cartoonist’s grandson to share his story at Loudonville museum
LOUDONVILLE — Scott Brown was one of America’s greatest cartoonists. He was also a beloved small-town soda shop philosopher. Brown’s Soda Shop in Mansfield, Ohio was a local landmark featuring Scott Brown’s poster-sized cartoons in the window and “the largest, modest and bests chocolate soda on Route 30, including all detours.” He is the focus […]
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Loudonville museum curator wins national award
RICHMOND, Virginia — The Small Museum Association honored museum curator, Kenny Libben, at its awards banquet during the 40th annual conference in Richmond, Virginia. Libben was selected from a competitive field of nominees to be awarded the association’s Hunter-Burley Award, recognizing an individual’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of public access and professional growth for […]
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Fort Fizzle topic of Feb. 12 Loudonville museum event
LOUDONVILLE—The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum welcomes back historian Patrick Drouhard for their next speaker series event, “Fort Fizzle: The Holmes County Rebellion.” No history of the Mohican area is complete without mention of the rebellion, known locally as “Fort Fizzle.” Over 400 Union soldiers with two cannons were ordered to the small village of Napoleon, […]