Hancock Historical Museum

Join us for Top Hat (G) 1945, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers! 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 2020 Classic Movies here!

All ages are invited to join museum staff for a night at the museum! Explore how local history comes alive after dark! Hands-on exhibits, crafts, and games. Refreshments will be provided. Stay tuned for more information! Preregistration is required, and limited space is available. Cost: TBA    

Join us for Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) 1981, starring Harrison Ford and Karen Allen! 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 2020 Classic Movies here!

Join us for The Poseidon Adventure (PG) 1972, starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine & Shelley Winters! 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 2020 Classic Movies here!

Enjoy the warm breezes of summer with a tea party on the front porch of the historic Hull House! This event is for children ages 6-12 with an accompanying adult. Guests are encouraged to bring their American Girl doll and come dressed for the occasion. Participants will enjoy tea and treats served by the Victorian Ladies, while learning about proper etiquette for a Victorian tea party. Afterwards, enjoy lawn games and crafts from the 19th century. Cost: $30 per pair…

Join us for Dinner at Eight (PG) 1933, starring Marie Dressler, John Barrymore & Wallace Beery! 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 2020 Classic Movies here!

Join us for a unique event, combining history with the art of mixology! History with a Twist, HHM’s second annual craft cocktail competition, will take place on the Museum grounds. Some of Findlay’s finest bartenders from your favorite local establishments will create original craft cocktails inspired by history. The cocktails must pay homage to American, state, or local history, whether in technique, title, or ingredients. Guests will have the opportunity to taste each of the cocktails, while enjoying live music…

Celebrate Independence Day with an old-fashioned ice cream social on the front porch of the Hull House! Museum facilities are closed for tours.

Join us for Sunset Blvd. (PG) 1950, starring William Holden, Gloria Swanson & Erich von Stroheim! 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 2020 Classic Movies here!

Join us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage! It was just another tea party, a well-behaved group of women passing cups of brewed beverages setting in motion the convention on women's rights. Stay tuned for more details coming this summer! Time: TBA  

Join us for Sullivan’s Travels (PG) 1941, starring Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake! 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 2020 Classic Movies here!

Join us for Rebecca (PG) 1940, starring Laurence Olivier & Joan Fontaine! 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 2020 Classic Movies here!

Join us for Arsenic and Old Lace (PG) 1944, starring Cary Grant, Priscilla Lane & Raymond Massey! 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 2020 Classic Movies here!

The Hancock Historical Museum will host an evening of fun for all ages at a Halloween “Spooktacular!” on Saturday, October 24th 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…

Learn about Hancock County’s legacy of military service as we honor our veterans and active duty military personnel. Refreshments are provided and admission is free for veterans.

Join us for Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (PG) 1957, starring Robert Mitchum and Deborah Kerr! 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 2020 Classic Movies here!

Saturday, December 5, 5-8pm & Sunday, December 6, 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…

Saturday, December 5, 5-8pm & Sunday, December 6, 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…