Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. will be closed through March 31, 2025 for remodeling and other upgades. Groups wishing to tour the Museums or for any questions please call 419-673-7147.
Thank You.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERSHIP DONORS FOR 2025
Home Savings and Loan Co.
Golden Giant, Inc.
Quest Federal Credit Union
Wilson Tire Co.
Hempy Water Conditioning Inc. Forest, Ohio
MCI INC. DBA McCullough Industries
Nelson Insurance Agency
Maxline Express Bart Bailey
Newland Heydinger Insurance Agency
THANK YOU TO OUR GRANT DONORS FOR 2025
UNITED WAY OF HARDIN COUNTY
HARDIN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
AMERICA 250 – OHIO COMMISSION GRANT
THANK YOU TO OTHER DONORS TO OUR EVENTS
Dr. Jonathan L. Warner, OD
Mitch Mitchell
Maxline Express
MCI Inc. DBA McCullough Industries
Rogers Nationwide – Beryl Dudek
Robinson Fin Machines Inc.
Steve Austin’s Auto Group Bellefontaine, Ohio
The First Citizens National Bank of Dunkirk, Ohio
Varsity Venue
Current Exhibitions
KENTON CAST IRON TOYS
Kenton is home to the famous Kenton Cast Iron Toys! Known for their high quality, this factory provided jobs for the people in Kenton from 1889-1952. The makers of the Gene Autry cap pistol, Kenton Toys are known throughout the world!
THE BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE
Jacob Parrott, the first Medal of Honor recipient, lived and working in Kenton after the Civil War. Come learn about his role in the Great Train Robbery! Also come and hear the story of Delano Moray, a man who risked his life to save his fellow soldiers, thus earning him the Medal of Honor.
NATIVE AMERICAN AND PIONEER HISTORY
Explore the early history of Hardin County and the Native Americans who lived here. Learn about early settler life and the hardships faced by those who moved through the Ohio Territory. Learn about Simon Kenton and Daniel Boone as well as The Prophet and Tecumseh.
Ray Brown was a great Negro Leagues player in the 1930s with nearly no recognition in his hometown Alger, Ohio. Projects and articles have been written about this iconic baseball player who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006. A historical marker was drafted and created for him to bring awareness to his legend. Learn more about Ray Brown by visiting the website here.
Admission
Free and Open to the Public
Donations Welcomed!
Hours
Weekdays:
Wednesday-Friday
12:00-4:00 PM
Weekends:
2nd Saturday of the Month
12:00-4:00 PM
Closed:
Sunday-Tuesday
Accessible Parking:
Located Behind the Museum
Contact Us!
Address: 223 North Main Street Kenton, OH 43326
Phone: (419) 673-7147
Email: director@hardinmuseums.org
Visit the Hardin County Historical Museums!
Where the light of our past brightens our future!