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To preserve and present the heritage of
Warren County and Southwest Ohio.

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Limited Visitor Hours | Friday & Saturday, 10-4pm

Due to the COVID-19 situation, we will be open for limited numbers, with restricted hours: Friday & Saturday between the hours of 10am - 4pm. Staff will be available Tuesday - Saturday, 10-4pm via email or phone.

Be assured we are following CDC and Ohio Department of Health guidelines. We are undertaking enhanced cleaning protocol and sanitation stations are located throughout our facilities. We look forward to welcoming you again.

BOGO 1/2 Off Memberships!

A New Year means new incentives to join WCHS! Right now, new members can purchase a membership & receive a 2nd (of equal or lesser value) at 1/2 off! Select your two member levels from the options below. Offer expires 03/31/2021. Click here for a list of member perks!

Be sure to have both choices in your cart before checkout.

Coming Events

Marcus Mote | January 15 - February 26

Celebrating the work and influence of local, self-taught, Quaker artist, Marcus Mote, with an exhibition of works from our collection.

April Dates TBA | 10-4pm

Come out and find some treasures at our Old Post Office Quarterly Flea Market!

Next Concert: Bones of Cincinnatus
March 11 | 7:30pm

It's been 50 years since there was a music series in Lebanon. Until now..

Our Lunch & Learn lecture series has gone digital! To learn more about our new online format, this topic and future topics, click here.

Cancelled Events

Many events have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Click here to view a full list and instructions on how to receive a refund or credit if you purchased tickets.

Current Special Exhibits / Art Exhibitions

Women Leading the Way | July 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021

2020 marks the 100 year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote. To celebrate, we've created an exhibit that celebrates the women who fought, tirelessly in the 70+ year struggle (1848 to 1920). Initially set to end in December, due to demand, this exhibit has been extended.

Celebrating Quaker Artist, Marcus Mote | January 15 - February 26

Celebrate the life of local Quaker artist, Marcus Mote, with a showcase of Marcus Mote works from our collection as well as loaned pieces from collectors.

We're Always Growing!

There's always something new to see at WCHS properties! We've been working hard to present our ever growing collection in new and exciting ways!

The foundation for the Beedle Log Cabin has been dug and concrete poured. Reconstruction is planned for Spring, 2021.

Beyond the newly redone front steps of Harmon Museum, our Archeological exhibit received a face-lift and our pre-historic artifacts have been given new life with updated displays. The agricultural collection, in the Farm Heritage Gallery, has been thinned and organized to better showcase the items on display before rotating new items in from storage. Currently in progress is the Mid-Century Modern Apartment where we'll display vintage furniture and other household items from the 1950s and 60s.

Glendower Historic Mansion may be closed for the season but the upper floor's wings have been opened up to show the Maid's Quarters and Work Room to better convey the life of those that also lived in the home.

The newly renamed Armstrong Conference Center (the Old Post Office) has a wonderful sign along with the new Armstrong Gallery of Flight. This gallery is dedicated to the men and women, of Warren County, that made great strides in the frontier of the skies and above.