Galion History Center

The Galion History Center, a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation, exists to preserve and promote the history of Galion and surrounding townships.

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Let's toast to local history and new museums! Our members-only event features the 1803 Brewery & Taproom, Fox Winery, and Bistro 217 😀 If you are interested in attending this event and aren't a member, yet - follow the link! https://t.co/B3pTSrwFOf

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Details for the Public Grand Opening of the Hayden-Helfrich Annex Museum! This museum features Galion industry, business, schools, and more! Don't miss it!

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Visit Brownella Cottage this October for a history tour - with a twist! Guides will be telling our spookiest ghost stories along the way! Is Bishop Brown still at home? Who is the little boy spirit often encountered in the cottage? Come find out! Tickets are $20 per person

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Our new office hours start this week!!

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Join us on Friday, February 21st as the 1803 Brewery & Taproom as they tap Bishop Brown Ale for the first time!

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We are excited to be hosting guest speaker - Former U.S. Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow - on Sunday, March 31st at the Historic Grace Church located at 130 W. Walnut St. Galion. You definitely do not want to miss this talk!! The event is open to the public and FREE!

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Just a heads up that we will have irregular office hours next week!

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Come Home to Galion is Saturday and our Annual Christmas Open House is from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.! Don't miss seeing Brownella & Grave Church decorated for the season!

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We are participating in #GivingTuesday through the Community Foundation for Crawford County! Click on the link below to donate to help preserve Galion history well into the future!
https://t.co/BlsxI9a19G

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Take a tour of Brownella Cottage by the glow of Christmas lights on Friday, December 7th from 5-8 p.m.! Admission is $5!

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Come Home to Galion is only two weeks away! Don't miss seeing our historic building decorated to perfection for the season during our annual Open House! This event is free!

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81 years ago, on Halloween morning, Bishop Brown died in his home. Join us Halloween night for a Haunted History Walk at Brownella Cottage. Tours will start every 20 minutes from 6-7:40 p.m.! We hope to see you there!

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We are excited for Trick-Or-Treat!! See ya, Sunday!

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Murder Mystery CLUE October Dates:
October 12 & 13th @ 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
October 19 & 20th @ 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are available online at https://t.co/1b0G1xA9fH
Please call our office at 419-468-9338 with any questions!

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Our 10th Annual Car Show is this Sunday, September 23rd from 12-5! There is a $10 registration fee for all vehicles. Music, food, raffles, door prizes and tours of Brownella Cottage! Come out and join us!! Call 419-468-9338 for more info!

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Save the date for our 10th Annual Car Show!!

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Please be aware of our Office Closure on Friday!

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We are taking orders for our 2018 Military Mile Shirts until this Friday, August 3rd! Both shirts have the names printed on the back. Stop in our office to order or order online via our website!

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If you haven't smelled our signature scent created by Crossroads Candles stop by our booth Saturday at Pickle Run and check it out! Bishop's Coconut Tart is a mix of their coconut and sugar cookie scents and it smells good enough to eat!