Of course we are most active when the weather is good. But don't let that stop you from enjoying what we have to offer year round!
And even when we have nothing special planned the museum is still open for your exploration and enjoyment.
Nothing scheduled
Pancake Breakfasts – February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28*
9am-2pm
A Geauga County tradition!
A Geauga County tradition! All you can eat pancakes featuring our very own fresh maple syrup, or try our new a la carte menu.
$7/Adult $4/Child 6-12 Under 6 Free.
Century Village, Lennah Bond Building 440-834-1492
www.geaugahistorical.org
Click here for a large flyer
*No Member Discount
Pancake Breakfasts – March 7, 14, 21, 28*
9am-2pm
A Geauga County tradition!
A Geauga County tradition! All you can eat pancakes featuring our very own fresh maple syrup, or try our new a la carte menu.
$7/Adult $4/Child 6-12 Under 6 Free.
Century Village, Lennah Bond Building 440-834-1492
www.geaugahistorical.org
Click here for a large flyer
*No Member Discount
Nothing scheduled
May 8, Saturday 10am-2pm*
Mother Daughter Tea
Mothers, daughters and friends of all ages share a nostalgic spring tea at the Century Village Lennah Bond Building
$8/Adult $5/Child 6-12 Under 6 Free
*Sorry, no member discount for this event.
Century
Village,
440-834-1492
May 29&30, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
Civil War Reenactment
A complete Civil War encampment transforms
Century Village!
Characters in authentic period dress.
$6/Adult $3/Child 6-12 Under 6 Free
Click here for more information
Century Village
440-834-1492
www.geaugahistorical.org
June 4, July 2, August 6, 7pm
Summer Jazz Concert Series
A variety of jazz concerts for all to enjoy. Call Century
Village or visit our website for performances.
Free Admission!
June 4‚ 7pm FREE – Support Live Music!
Blue Lunch
You won't want to miss the fabulous entertainment of Blue Lunch!
Blue Lunch consistently demonstrates their seemingly limitless ability to freshen up '40s and '50s dance music styles.
These seasoned musicians with stellar chops swing with aplomb in all their performances, inject the old-school R&B with the requisite fervor and even apply a light and lively touch to jaunty novelty tunes. Check them out at www.bluelunch.com. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments.
June 26-27, 9am-5pm
Blacksmith Hammer In
Blacksmiths throughout the Western Reserve will gather on the grounds of the Century Village Museum for a conference sponsored by the Western Reserve Artists Blacksmith Association.
July 2, August 6, 7pm
Summer Jazz Concert Series
A variety of jazz concerts for all to enjoy. Call Century
Village or visit our website for performances.
Free Admission!
July 2, 7pm FREE
Revolution Pie
Wear your tie-dye and bell-bottoms tonight and groove to the creative, dynamic sounds of the 1960's as epitomized by the Beatles.
Revolution Pie performs all your favorite Beatles songs in a fun-filled, family-friendly show that you're sure to enjoy!
Far out, man!! Hear them at www.revolutionpie.com. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments.
July 5-9, 10am-3pm
Pioneer School
The pioneer experience will be explored from settlement to development of community in the Western Reserve.
Registration: $60/Members $70/Non-members
Click here for all the information and registration forms
July 30, 31 & August 1, 10am-5pm
Antique Power and Steam Show
Don’t miss this show! Many steam-powered machines that led to today’s machine age.
$6/Adult $3/Child 6-12 Under 6 Free
Century Village Museum
440-834-1492
www.geaugahistorical.org
August 6, 7pm FREE
Sophisticated Swing
The Big Band Era comes to life at Century Village tonight with the swinging sounds of 18-piece big band, Sophisticated Swing.
We'll have the dance floor set up so wear your dancing shoes and bring your favorite girl! Listen to a sample of this swell band at www.sophisticatedswing.org. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments.
August 14, 12pm(Noon)-8pm
Raccoon County Music Festival
Day-long festival celebrating bluegrass and folk music performed by a variety of musicians.
$6/Adult $3/Child 6-12 Under 6 Free
Click here for the Raccoon County Music Festival Website
Nothing Scheduled
Oct 9&10, Sat&Sun 10am-5pm
62nd Annual Apple Butter Festival
62 years of tradition simmers
in copper kettles right before your eyes.
Arts, crafts,
music, and much more!
$6/ Adult $3/Child 6-12 Under 6 Free
Century Village
440-834-1492
www.geaugahistorical.org
Nov 26, Fri. 9am-12pm(Noon)*
Breakfast With Santa
Santa drops in for breakfast
at Century Village.
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, crafts
and the Holiday Shop.
$7/Adult $4/Child 6-12 Under 6 Free
Century Village
440-834-1492
www.geaugahistorical.org
*No Member Discount
Nothing scheduled
Pancake Breakfasts – February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28*
9am-2pm
A Geauga County tradition!
A Geauga County tradition! All you can eat pancakes featuring our very own fresh maple syrup, or try our new a la carte menu.
$7/Adult $4/Child 6-12 Under 6 Free.
Century Village, Lennah Bond Building 440-834-1492
www.geaugahistorical.org
*No Member Discount
Click here for a large flyer with more information.
July 30th, 31st & Aug1st, 2010 10am-5pm
Come join us for the 40th Annual Antique Power Exhibition at the Century Village Museum.
Admission:
Friday - $2.00
Saturday & Sunday
Adults $6.00, Children 6-12 $3.00
Five Years & Younger - Free
Click here for a flyer with all the details.
Saturday, August 14th, 2010
12 Noon to 8:30pm
Day-long festival celebrating bluegrass and folk music performed by a variety of musicians.
$6/Adult $3/Child 6-12 Under 6 Free
Click here for the Raccoon County Music Festival Website
For a flyer about the festival click here
For a schedule of events click here 
Geauga Historical Society offers Special Events that offer the community a unique opportunity to learn or play in History's Backyard.
Check this area often and check below for our current offerings.
Geauga County Historical Society presents the free Public Grand Opening of
the William Stilson Long Arms Collection and Lyle Thoburn Miniature Soldiers Collection
Saturday July 24 from 12-4pm
On Saturday, July 24, from noon to 4:00 pm, the Geauga County Historical Society will be your host at Century Village in Burton for a truly engaging exhibit showcasing the history of rifle manufacturing from the late 1700's to the turn of the 20th Century.
The new William Stilson long Arms Collection and Lyle Thoburn Miniature Soldiers Collection are being displayed in a unique chronological pairing that is sure to fascinate all ages. You will see 40 rifles ranging from hand-made Revolutionary War flintlocks to the mass-produced 1903 Springfield bolt action rifle used during World War I.
You will see the same kinds of rifles used during the Civil War, Custer's Last Stand and Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders famous charge up San Juan Hill.
You will see over 1,700 miniature soldiers with military equipment representing the Revolutionary War through World War I.
These exhibits are housed in a special gallery in the newly-renovated 1838 Eleazar Hickox Brick House, Century Village's flagship building that anchors the southeast corner of Burton's historic public square. During your visit to the Hickox Brick, as it has been known for generations, you will step back in time to the mid-Victorian time period (1865 to 1875). Four rooms have been beautifully and accurately redecorated in the style of this period. And a fifth room is now home to the Geauga County military exhibit hall that includes among other things, a 2 foot tall Civil War drum that supposedly could be heard for miles.
Adjacent to the Hickox Brick is the newly-renovated Thomas Umberfield Cabin, restaged to accurately reflect early pioneer life in Geauga County. Step into this cozy one-room cabin and experience the spartan lifestyle of our Geauga County predecessors. This special Grand Opening event is free to the public.
Both buildings in the complex are fully accessible to the disabled.
Active since 1938, the Geauga County Historical Society is the only living history center in Geauga County, Ohio. Through its role as curator, it supports the Century Village Museum consisting of 22 historic buildings and 6 support structures. To fulfill its educational role, this site provides tours to over 5,000 school children from 60 schools each year and hosts numerous major annual events highlighting various cultural aspects of the Western Reserve.
The Historical Society also makes available over 20,000 artifacts and documents for research and study and is dedicated towards making a positive influence on the lives of Geauga County residents.
Century Village is located at the intersections of Routes 168 and 87 in Burton, OH. For further information contact the Century Village offices at 440-834-1492. We look forward to seeing youl
June 4‚ 7 pm FREE – Support Live Music!
Blue Lunch
You won't want to miss the fabulous entertainment of Blue Lunch!
Blue Lunch consistently demonstrates their seemingly limitless ability to freshen up '40s and '50s dance music styles.
These seasoned musicians with stellar chops swing with aplomb in all their performances, inject the old-school R&B with the requisite fervor and even apply a light and lively touch to jaunty novelty tunes. Check them out at www.bluelunch.com. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments.
July 2, 7 PM FREE
Revolution Pie
Wear your tie-dye and bell-bottoms tonight and groove to the creative, dynamic sounds of the 1960's as epitomized by the Beatles.
Revolution Pie performs all your favorite Beatles songs in a fun-filled, family-friendly show that you're sure to enjoy!
Far out, man!! Hear them at www.revolutionpie.com. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments.
August 6, 7 PM FREE
Sophisticated Swing
The Big Band Era comes to life at Century Village tonight with the swinging sounds of 18-piece big band, Sophisticated Swing.
We'll have the dance floor set up so wear your dancing shoes and bring your favorite girl! Listen to a sample of this swell band at www.sophisticatedswing.org. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments.
62nd Annual Apple Butter Festival – October 9-10, 10am-5pm
Celebration of fall for 62 years. Apple butter simmering incopper kettles, gifts, fine arts, crafts, antiques, pony rides, picnic games and autumn in Century Village.
10:00am to 5:00pm.
Adults: $6.00, Children 6-12: $3.00 and under age
6 free.
Members free.
Antique Power & Steam Show – July 30-31 & August 1, 10am-5pm
Old engines whistle, puff smoke, saw wood, thresh grain and demonstrate the power that made the horse obsolete.
Don't miss the exhibits that highlight the power of these amazing machines. Many vendors; excellent shopping. A great family event!
10:00am to 5:00pm.
Adults: $6.00, Children 6-12: $3.00 and under age
6 free.
Members free.
2011 Dates to be announced
Come join us for the 25th Civil War Re-enactment at the Century Village Museum.
Adults $6.00, Children 6-12 $3.00
Golden Buckeye $5.00
Under 6 and Members Free
Click here for a flyer with all the details.
For those who wish to participate, click here for the necessary form.
Dates to be announced for the
36th Annual Pioneer School
Held at our Century Village for 35 years, Pioneer School is for boys and girls ages 8-15.
- For a flyer about Pioneer school for children 8-12 click here
Registration forms in Acrobat .pdf format:
- Registration for 8-12 year olds click here
- The registration form includes the Permission For Medical Treatment Form as well
The programs run Monday-Friday 10am to 3pm.
Register early since space is limited to 60 students per session.
Price: $60 per child for Geauga County Historical
Society members and $70 for non members.
Call the Historical Society office at 440-834-1492
to register or for additional information.
Programs offered by the Geauga County Historical Society:
- Mission-related festivals…
- Exhibits and special events are held regularly
to showcase the Historical Society's Century Village
Museum.
- Examples include…
- the Raccoon County Music Festival
- Civil War Encampment
- Antique Power Exhibition
- and Apple Butter Festival.
- Examples include…
- Educational tours of Century Village for the general public and school children are conducted in the spring and fall, with more than 5,000 students attending.
- The Shanower Memorial Library is a repository for books, newspapers and other historical documents, which are catalogued and made available for review by the general public.
- Pioneer School is a summer program for children ages 9 to 12 for hands-on learning about Geauga County's pioneer ancestors.
Our Mission is that…
The Geauga County Historical Society ensure that the history of Geauga County is preserved for the education and appreciation of present and future generations.
