The Ted Lewis Museum

The Ted Lewis Museum Celebrating the life and preserving the legacy of Circleville's own Ted Lewis!

Welcome to the “The Capital of the World,” Circleville, Ohio, and the Ted Lewis Museum. Founded in 1977, the museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Journey through the life of Theodore Leopold Friedman from his childhood - playing clarinet in the Circleville Cadet Band - to his attempts to run away with medicine shows and carnivals to avoid wo

rking inhis father’s store. Learn how he was crowned “The King of Jazz” and won his battered old top hat in a dice game. Listen to the songs he made famous including “When My Baby Smiles At Me,” “Tiger Rag,” “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” and his signature routine, “Me and My Shadow.” Watch historic film and television appearances and experience his amazing 65-year career in show business.

Do you know that the Ted Lewis Museum in historic downtown Circleville Ohio has a “Secret Garden” ?
06/08/2026

Do you know that the Ted Lewis Museum in historic downtown Circleville Ohio has a “Secret Garden” ?

06/06/2026

Ted Lewis was born Theodore Leopold Friedman on June 6, 1890, in Circleville, Ohio. He learned piccolo as a member of the Circleville Boys’ Band and, soon

Please note:The TED LEWIS PARK EVENT SCHEDULE FOR 7:30 pm. THIS EVENING, JUNE 6th,HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE PICKAWAY COUNTY ...
06/06/2026

Please note:
The TED LEWIS PARK EVENT SCHEDULE FOR 7:30 pm. THIS EVENING, JUNE 6th,
HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE PICKAWAY COUNTY LIBRARY ON NORTH COURT STREET DUE TO POSSIBLE STORMS, CIRCLEVILLE.

Ted Lewis Memorial Scholarship AnnouncedThe Ted Lewis Museum is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Ted Lewis ...
05/16/2026

Ted Lewis Memorial Scholarship Announced

The Ted Lewis Museum is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Ted Lewis Memorial Scholarship. This year we have awarded a scholarship of $1,000 to Avery Layne Dixon, graduating senior at Logan Elm High School.

Avery is the daughter of Desiree and Bradley Dixon. She has been accepted at Hocking College where she will attend this fall to pursue her love of music and recording industry.

Avery graduated with a 3.7 GPA and ranked 52 in her class of 140. We congratulate Avery for her hard work to achieve this award; she is an exceptional and talented student. We wish her the very best as she pursues her chosen career. Also, we thank all the community support that enables the Ted Lewis Museum to make this award.

Coming soon.FREE - Saturday, June 6th, 7:00 pmJazz Band, Special Speaker, and movie at The Ted Lewis Park, Circleville, ...
05/12/2026

Coming soon.
FREE - Saturday, June 6th, 7:00 pm
Jazz Band, Special Speaker, and movie at The Ted Lewis Park, Circleville, Ohio.

Go to the Ted Lewis Museum website:
www.tedlewismuseum.org for more detailed information

Celebrating the life the preserving the legacy of one of the greatest entertainers of all time, Circleville's own Ted Lewis.

The Ted Lewis Museum Victory Dance is TOMORROW, Sunday, May 3 at 3 PM. FREE admission, no tickets required, at Logan Elm...
05/02/2026

The Ted Lewis Museum Victory Dance is TOMORROW, Sunday, May 3 at 3 PM. FREE admission, no tickets required, at Logan Elm School Auditorium. Come step back in time to the 1940s with a 14-piece big band!

IT’S SHOW TIME
05/01/2026

IT’S SHOW TIME

This weekend, step into a piece of American music history!

Join the Victory Dance on Sunday, May 3 at 3 PM at Logan Elm School in Circleville. Enjoy live big band music from Joseph Rubin and His Orchestra, inspired by the era that helped shape a nation’s sound.

Hosted by the The Ted Lewis Museum , this free community event invites you to experience the music, energy, and spirit of the 1940s. Period attire is encouraged if you want to fully join in the fun.

🎶 Free admission
📍 Logan Elm School, Circleville
🕒 Sunday at 3 PM

Want a deeper connection to the story behind the music? Read more about Pickaway County’s role in American music history on our blog:
https://pickaway.com/2026/04/05/a-pickaway-county-contribution-to-american-music-history/

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133 W Main Street
Circleville, OH
43113

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10am - 4pm

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