Learn about wool and how it was used to create clothing in the 1800s, how fleece of a sheep is spun into useable yarn, and how a spinning wheel works. Help with the yarn making process by using carding combs to prepare the wool and a drop spindle to create string and learn how to […]
Presented by Eastman & Smith, enlighten your lunch hour at the Hancock Historical Museum on the first Thursday of each month! The Brown Bag Lecture Series features a variety of topics relevant to Hancock County and Ohio in an hour or less. Bring your lunch and enjoy! All lectures are held at the Hancock […]
The Jones Mansion's next M is for Murder event is here and they will delve into the Heartland-farming community. Home invasions/Breaking and Entry/Armed Robbery are equally frightening and perhaps deadly. Looking at Hancock County in the 1880's-1900's we find many rural homes ransacked and broken into around midnight. Often by a few crooks, but as […]
Free to the public-- The Hancock Historical Museum features film favorites from decades past at their Classic Movie Night! Historical information before and discussion after. Popcorn and refreshments provided-- BYOB. Call 419-423-4433 for more information. This month's movie is The Wizard of Oz - hosted by the Ray Browne Association (RBA) from Bowling Green State […]
The Hancock Historical Museum proudly presents: Beatrix Potter Tea Learn about proper Victorian tea party etiquette and the history of The Tale of Peter Rabbit! This event is for children ages 5-12 with an accompanying adult. The tea will highlight the time period of Beatrix Potter, English writer and illustrator. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Presented by Eastman & Smith, enlighten your lunch hour at the Hancock Historical Museum on the first Thursday of each month! The Brown Bag Lecture Series features a variety of topics relevant to Hancock County and Ohio in an hour or less. Bring your lunch and enjoy! All lectures are held at the Hancock […]
