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Hancock Historical Museum

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April 2023

Brown Bag Lecture: “We Ain’t Been Pickin’ On the Parkway: Appalachian Heritage, Identity, and Landloss in the Wake of the Blue Ridge Parkway”

April 6 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Enlighten your lunch hour! Join us for the “We Ain’t Been Pickin’ On the Parkway: Appalachian Heritage, Identity, and Landloss in the Wake of the Blue Ridge Parkway” presented by Dr. Cheryl Dong. Lectures are free for Museum members and the cost of regular admission for nonmembers. Please call the Museum at (419)423-4433 with questions. See the 2023 Brown Bag Lecture schedule here!

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May 2023

Brown Bag Lecture: “The Tonkin Gulf Resolution and the American Entrance to the Vietnam War”

May 4 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Enlighten your lunch hour! Join us for the “The Tonkin Gulf Resolution and the American Entrance to the Vietnam War” presented by Dr. Alvin Dwayne Beggs. Lectures are free for Museum members and the cost of regular admission for nonmembers. Please call the Museum at (419)423-4433 with questions. See the 2023 Brown Bag Lecture schedule here!

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Classic Movie Night: How to Steal a Million (1966)

May 19 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Join us for How to Steal a Million starring Audrey Hepburn and Peter O’Toole! This event is free to the public. There will be historical information before and discussion after. Popcorn and refreshments are provided. You can also BYOB! See the full list of 2023 Classic Movies here!

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June 2023

Brown Bag Lecture: “Round Barns of America”

June 1 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Enlighten your lunch hour! Join us for the “Round Barns of America” presented by Dr. Robert Kroeger with a book signing. Lectures are free for Museum members and the cost of regular admission for nonmembers. Please call the Museum at (419)423-4433 with questions. See the 2023 Brown Bag Lecture schedule here!

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July 2023

Classic Movie Night: They Drive By Night (1940)

July 21 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Join us for They Drive By Night starring Humphrey Bogart, George Raft, and Ida Lupino! This event is free to the public. There will be historical information before and discussion after. Popcorn and refreshments are provided. You can also BYOB! See the full list of 2023 Classic Movies here!

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August 2023

Brown Bag Lecture: “Not Since Tecumseh: A Total Eclipse of the Sun in the Ohio Country”

August 3 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Enlighten your lunch hour! Join us for the “Not Since Tecumseh: A Total Eclipse of the Sun in the Ohio Country” presented by Tom O’Grady. Lectures are free for Museum members and the cost of regular admission for nonmembers. Please call the Museum at (419)423-4433 with questions. See the 2023 Brown Bag Lecture schedule here!

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Outdoor Classic Movie: Back to the Future (1985)

August 19 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Join us for an outdoor movie Back to the Future starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this classic movie in the Hancock Historical Museum's parking lot projected on a big screen! This event is free to the public. There will be historical information before and discussion after. Popcorn and refreshments are provided. See the full list of 2023 Classic Movies here!

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September 2023

Brown Bag Lecture:

September 7 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Enlighten your lunch hour! Join us for TBA presented by Dr. Rebecca Mancuso. Lectures are free for Museum members and the cost of regular admission for nonmembers. Please call the Museum at (419)423-4433 with questions. See the 2023 Brown Bag Lecture schedule here!

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Oktoberfest Findlay!

September 23 at 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Downtown Findlay, 328 S Main St
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Celebrate local German heritage at the 9th annual Oktoberfest in downtown Findlay! This family-friendly festival has become one of the largest single-day events in Hancock County. It includes live traditional German music and entertainment, a variety of contests, authentic German food from vendors like Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, the Kinderplatz Kid Zone and a selection of more than 40 domestic and German beers! Cost: Admission is $5 for 21 and over, $3 under 21. Visit our page here for more information!

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October 2023

Brown Bag Lecture: “A Dark Night in Bluffton”

October 5 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Enlighten your lunch hour! Join us for the “A Dark Night in Bluffton” presented by Fred Steiner. Lectures are free for Museum members and the cost of regular admission for nonmembers. Please call the Museum at (419)423-4433 with questions. See the 2023 Brown Bag Lecture schedule here!

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2023 Historic Homes Tour – Champagne & Candlelight Preview

October 7 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The homes featured on this year’s Historic Homes Tour will be open for a limited number of guests for this VIP tour. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts from local restaurants with accompanying wine pairings as you tour these magnificent houses. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets visit or call the Museum at 419-423-4433. Cost: TBA Tickets available September 1st.

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2023 Historic Homes Tour

October 8 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Historic Homes Tour has been a community favorite for more than 30 years. The tour will showcase the beautiful historic architecture of Hancock County. Historical information will be provided and guests will be permitted to view the impressive interiors of the houses at their leisure. Volunteer docents will be on hand at each of the properties to assist and answer questions. This year’s tour promises to be a unique opportunity to see the many details of some of Findlay’s…

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Spooktacular!

October 21 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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The Hancock Historical Museum will host an evening of fun for all ages at a Halloween “Spooktacular!” on Saturday, October 21st from 5-8pm. Enjoy tours through the "haunted" Hull House, built in 1881. Sample seasonal treats cooked over the hearth in the historic Crawford Log House. Decorate pumpkins and cookies. Children will enjoy face-painting, crafts and games throughout the museum’s multiple buildings. Guests are encouraged to come in costume! The Children’s Museum of Findlay, Hancock Parks District, and the Blanchard…

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Classic Movie Night: Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

October 27 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Join us for Shadow of a Doubt starring Joseph Cotton and Teresa Wright! This event is free to the public. There will be historical information before and discussion after. Popcorn and refreshments are provided. You can also BYOB! See the full list of 2023 Classic Movies here!

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November 2023

Brown Bag Lecture: “Serving as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier”

November 2 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Enlighten your lunch hour! Join us for the “Serving as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” presented by Bob Weinberg. Lectures are free for Museum members and the cost of regular admission for nonmembers. Please call the Museum at (419)423-4433 with questions. See the 2023 Brown Bag Lecture schedule here!

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December 2023

Brown Bag Lecture: “Battle of the Bulge”

December 7 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Enlighten your lunch hour! Join us for the “Battle of the Bulge” presented by Ron Ammons. Lectures are free for Museum members and the cost of regular admission for nonmembers. Please call the Museum at (419)423-4433 with questions. See the 2023 Brown Bag Lecture schedule here!

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Christmas Open House

December 9 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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One event on December 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm

Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Saturday, December 9, 5-8pm & Sunday, December 10, 1-4pm Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to the museum and enjoy the season with a bit of history! Stroll through our campus, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Join the Hull family as they celebrate Christmas in the 1890's, sit by the fire in the Crawford Log House, savor hot cider and seasonal goodies. Enjoy crafts and games for children, and a visit by Father Christmas! Refreshments provided. $1.00 per…

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Christmas Open House

December 10 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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One event on December 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm

Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Saturday, December 9, 5-8pm & Sunday, December 10, 1-4pm Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to the museum and enjoy the season with a bit of history! Stroll through our campus, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Join the Hull family as they celebrate Christmas in the 1890's, sit by the fire in the Crawford Log House, savor hot cider and seasonal goodies. Enjoy crafts and games for children, and a visit by Father Christmas! Refreshments provided. $1.00 per…

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Classic Movie Night: Holiday Affair (1959)

December 15 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Join us for Holiday Affair starring Robert Mitchum and Janet Leigh! This event is free to the public. There will be historical information before and discussion after. Popcorn and refreshments are provided. You can also BYOB! See the full list of 2023 Classic Movies here!

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