We’re participating in Ohio Open Doors with three Open Houses - Shandy Hall, Holsey Gates House, and Jonathon Hale House. Brought to you by the Ohio History Connection, Ohio Open Doors is a statewide event when local sponsors open their historic buildings and landmarks to the public for special tours and programs for free. 

Visitors can discover Ohio’s amazing heritage Thursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 20, as historic buildings and fascinating places across the state open their doors for special tours and events as part of the Ohio History Connection’s biennial event.

Admission to all Ohio Open Doors events is free. A list of the statewide events and activities is available at ohiohistory.org/opendoors.

Join us in honoring the history, design and stories of our historic place!

Shandy Hall, built in the early 19th century was home to several generations of the Harper Family. The residence is modest in appearance from the exterior and boasts 17 rooms including the original cellar kitchen with a cooking fireplace and bake oven, a splendid banquet dining room adorned with early 19th century scenic French wallpaper, sitting rooms and Robert Harper’s law office. The house appears much like it did in the early to mid-19th Century when Robert Harper, his wife Polly and their 4 daughters lived at Shandy Hall. Furnishings, tableware, prints and collections were acquired by the Harper family and are on display for visitors to see.