LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum in Loudonville has announced its next international travel program: a guided tour through Peru from Aug. 5 to 11, offering participants the chance to explore Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the legendary Machu Picchu. The trip is part of the museum’s ongoing effort to connect people with […]
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Cleo Redd Fisher Museum wins state award for Best Exhibition
LOUDONVILLE, OH — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum has been awarded the Best Exhibition Award (Under $500,000 Budget) by the Ohio Museums Association, recognizing the museum’s outstanding exhibit Johnny Appleseed: Cultivating a Nation. The honor was presented during the Association’s annual awards banquet held on Sunday, March 30, and celebrates excellence in exhibition design and […]
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Loudonville museum examines the shifting legacy of Civil War symbols
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum’s Speaker Series wraps up on Monday, April 21 with a thought-provoking program titled “Statues, Flags, and the Ongoing Battle Over the Meaning of the Civil War,” examining how symbols of the Confederacy continue to shape public memory and spark national debate. In recent years, events like the 2015 […]
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Loudonville Farmers Market extends vendor application deadline to April 15
LOUDONVILLE – After a successful launch in 2024, the Loudonville Farmers Market is returning for its second season—and promises to be even more vibrant than before. The market is now accepting vendor applications for the 2025 season, with the first-round deadline extended to April 15. Founded by the Loudonville FFA Alumni & Supporters, the market quickly became […]
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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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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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Loudonville Farmers Market seeks vendors, sponsors
LOUDONVILLE — As the Loudonville Farmers Market prepares for its inaugural season, the committee is welcoming applications from interested vendors and sponsors. The market aims to connect local farmers and producers with the community, providing easier access to fresh and healthy vegetables, prepared foods, crafts, and more. The market is being overseen by the Loudonville FFA […]
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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 […]