Summer at the Victorian House
Winter Wonderland
Holiday Dining Room
Victorian House Holiday Exterior
Grand Staircase Victorian House Museum
In the heart of Ohio's largest Amish settlement. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 28 room Queen Anne style home serves as the society's museum of Victoriana and collection of Holmes County history. Enjoy your visit with us. For a step back in time, walk through our elegant front door by clicking on the next button below to view several interior rooms of Victorian splendor.
Explore the Historical Towns and Landmarks of
Holmes County Ohio
BENTON
Benton was laid out in 1829, and it was the first real town to develop commercially in the county. It had gristmills, a woolen mill, a factory to make windmills and spinning wheels and several distilleries where whiskey...
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BERLIN
The village of Berlin is the oldest existing village in Holmes County. It was laid out in 1816 with 108 plots, and all plots were purchased by 1821. Gradually Berlin became a thriving village and the center of commerce for...
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BIG PRAIRIE
Big Prairie was laid out in 1871. It was the Monitor Sadiron Company that put Big Prairie on the map. There was also a Monitor Hotel and a Monitor Theater where silent movies were shown, and various other business shops and...
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CHARM
Charm began as a village called Stevenson around the 1860s. In 1886 the community made application for a post office. The government submitted a list of town names from which the patrons of the post office could choose. The...
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CLARK
Clark was laid out in Mechanic Township in 1818. It is unique in that the town portion north of Cross Street was located in Holmes County, and the part south of Cross Street was in Coshocton County. The plat was...
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GLENMONT
Glenmont was laid out in 1841 in a pleasant valley surrounded by seven hills. It soon became a thriving trade center for this area. In the early years Glenmont had many small businesses. There were grocery stores,...
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HOLMESVILLE
The town of Wilmington was laid out in 1815 west of Killbuck Creek, in anticipation of a proposed canal down the Killbuck Valley. Because the canal never materialized, a new town, Lafayette, was laid out in a more desirable...
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KILLBUCK
Killbuck was first called Palladium and then Oxford. Finally the village was incorporated in 1882 as Killbuck. In the 1820s Killbuck Creek was a navigable stream. Produce, pelts, etc. of the area were sent down the Killbuck...
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LAKEVILLE
Lakeville was laid out in 1839. It was situated near Round and Long or Bonnet's Lakes. When the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne, and Chicago Railroad was constructed, the town then slowly moved toward Odell's Lake. Two ice companies...
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MILLERSBURG
Millersburg was named in honor of Charles Miller, who, in 1815, laid out lots to establish a small village that was later to become the county seat. The first building was a tavern built in 1819. A year later, a log cabin...
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NASHVILLE
Nashville is located in both Washington and Knox Townships. The town was formed in 1828 and was built at the major crossroads that took travelers east to Millersburg, west to Mansfield, north to Wooster, and south to...
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WALNUT CREEK
Situated in eastern Holmes County, Walnut Creek was surveyed and laid out in 1827. Early businesses included a hotel, blacksmith and carpenter shops, a tin shop and a warehouse. There was also a tannery and leather shop, a...
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WELCOME
Welcome was a small community located in Monroe Township. Coal mining was the strong industry in this area in the early days, particularly in the early 1900s. The little village for many years had a general store that was...
Read MoreAbout Holmes County Historical Society
The Holmes County Historical Society is a countywide 501C3, non profit organization dedicated to preserving, collecting and archiving the rich Holmes County history for future generations. The society's base of operation is the Victorian House Museum located at 484 Wooster Rd. in Historic Millersburg, Ohio. The museum serves a dual function of exhibiting the county's historical collection and special exhibits as well as a showcase of Victorian living with self guided tours provided. Below is the society's missions statement.
Millersburg Glass Museum
Come and see this special exhibit as well as the rest of the 400+ pieces
of Millersburg Glass
Recently relocated from its storefront location in historic downtown Millersburg, the Millersburg Glass Museum has found a new, permanent home on the campus of the Holmes County Cultural Center Campus. Located in the lower level of the main building, the museum is handicap-accessible in a facility that has been renovated to highlight the glass and its history. Inside the interpretive room, guests can familiarize themselves with the history of the local glass plant, its workers and owner, John Fenton. Beyond, they'll absorb the chronological arrangement of the magnificent glasswork create from within the bowels of the factory and its kilns. Find out why these sterling masterpieces remain works of art cherished by collectors worldwide. Ask about featured pieces and collections on loan to the museum from of these private collectors.
Upcoming Society Programs/Events
Sep
14
OUR TOWN SERIES - WALNUT CREEK/TRAIL AREA
The popular series is our second offering in 2017. The rich history of the Walnut... More Info
Sep
23
HISTORIC THEATER TOUR - SEPT. 23
The Holmes County Historical Society offers outbound bus tours to members and... More Info
Oct
27
HALLOWEEN - GHOST WALK AT THE VICTORIAN HOUSE OCT.27-OCT. 28
This year you can experience the resident ghosts of the Victorian and participate... More Info
Nov
11
Oglebay Adventure - Nov. 11, 2017
Trip #2 is on Saturday Nov. 11 and is a our Oglebay Adventure. Tour leaves... More Info
Dec
01
HOLIDAY AT THE BILTMORE - Dec. 1-3, 2017
Trip #3 is in partnership with Country Coach Adventures for a fabulous holiday bus... More InfoGet Involved
Volunteer Opportunities with the Holmes County Historical Society
Most volunteers say that helping another person is their greatest reward. Many volunteers enjoy new friendships and camaraderie with fellow volunteers and staff, as well as learning new skills and contributing to the community.