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Hardin County Historical Museums 

Open for Haunted Museum October 11-12 Time 6:00 pm to 8;00 pm

223 N. Main St. Kenton, OH  419-673-7147

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Will not be open 

Saturday October 12, 2024 

from Noon to 4;00 pm

Thank you

 

Upcoming Events

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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

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Admission

Free and Open to the Public

Donations Welcomed!

Hours

Weekdays:

Wednesday-Friday

12:00-4:00 PM

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Weekends: 

2nd Saturday of the Month

12:00-4:00 PM

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Closed:

Sunday-Tuesday

Accessible Parking:

Located Behind the Museum

Contact Us!

Address: 223 North Main Street Kenton, OH 43326

Phone: (419) 673-7147

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Visit the Hardin County Historical Museums!

Where the light of our past brightens our future! 

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