Lexington, OH, 44904
419-884-2230
URL : http://www.richlandcountymuseum.org
overview : The Richland County Museum is housed in a building constructed in 1850 for the Lexington school. At the turn of the century, the building was deeded to the Columbian Grange. The museum houses an extensive mid-19th Century collection, organized to tell the story of Richland County, Ohio.
collections : We have an extensive collection of Jacquard woven coverlets, produced locally. Folk artist Seymour Lindsey was a local resident and we have a generous sample of his schierenschnitte (cut-out) pictures, feather grained woodwork and other art works.
hours (subject to change) : Sunday - 1:30 to 4:30 PM May thru October, or by special arrangement. Tours are welcome, with prior notice.
topics : local history, quilts, coverlets, shop, ohio, craftsmen, history, general, 19th, century, 20th, American, crafts, civil, war, dolls, furniture, glass, local history, medical, military, paintings, photography, toys
