Stow Historical Society

Stow Historical Society The Stow Historical Society preserves the history of Stow, Ohio, through historic home tours, educational programs and the annual Harvest Festival.

One of the longest-running organizations in Stow, Ohio, the Stow Historical Society was founded by a group of people interested in preserving the history and artifacts of Stow Township. The first meeting of Stow Historical Society was held January 30th, 1950 with 30 charter members. The objective of the society was “to gather and record all historical data pertaining to the development of Stow Tow

nship.”

The Stow Historical Society continues to preserve the history of Stow through its historic home tours and collection of significant local artifacts. School tours give every third grader in Stow a chance to learn about the history of Stow and see up close the belongings of Stow’s early settlers. Members enjoy educational programs at seven member meetings a year. An annual picnic is held in August and an installation of officers luncheon in December. The annual fall Harvest Festival is the Society's main fundraiser.

Sights and memories of the 2026 Joshua Stow Festival this last weekend...including the opening of the 50 year old Time C...
06/22/2026

Sights and memories of the 2026 Joshua Stow Festival this last weekend...including the opening of the 50 year old Time Capsule! We will do a bigger writeup of the time capsule in its own post soon! Lots of great preserved newspapers, city documents, and other items all from 1976! Thanks also to Stow Mayor John Pribonic for attending the Time Capsule ceremony!

Going on now until 4pm, the Joshua Stow Festival welcomes We Rock the Spectrum, Trust Drum Circles , Kent State Glauser ...
06/20/2026

Going on now until 4pm, the Joshua Stow Festival welcomes We Rock the Spectrum, Trust Drum Circles , Kent State Glauser School of Music and much more!

On July 5th, 1976, the Stow Jaycees Wives along with the Stow Historical Society buried a time capsule out at our Herita...
06/20/2026

On July 5th, 1976, the Stow Jaycees Wives along with the Stow Historical Society buried a time capsule out at our Heritage House Museum of many smaller items from the time.
Here is the time capsule that we dug up over the past few days too!
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of that event, to also celebrate the 250th birth of the USA, we are planning on opening the Time Capsule during this year's Joshua Stow Festival this Saturday, June 20th at approximately 1:00 PM at Heritage Reserve Park, 5120 Young Road Stow Ohio 44224! Please come out and see what is inside for this exciting time and anniversary!

Also at the Joshua Stow Festival this Saturday, we will have a lot more activities for kids, including local business "W...
06/18/2026

Also at the Joshua Stow Festival this Saturday, we will have a lot more activities for kids, including local business "We Rock the Spectrum" Kid's Gym play area! We Rock the Spectrum is a play space where every child can engage in fun and inclusive activities together. They will be with us all day at the Joshua Stow Festival, Hertitage Reserve Park, 5120 Young Road, Stow OH 44224 this Saturday, June 20th from 10A to 4PM

Also at the Joshua Stow Festival this Saturday, we will have a lot of activities for kids, including scavenger hunts, sc...
06/18/2026

Also at the Joshua Stow Festival this Saturday, we will have a lot of activities for kids, including scavenger hunts, scooter races , a duck pond, lemonade, co****le games and many more things!
Hertitage Reserve Park, 5120 Young Road, Stow OH 44224 this Saturday, June 20th from 10A to 4PM

Also at the Joshua Stow Festival this Saturday, we welcome back local artist Bill Starcher, who uses all recycled materi...
06/18/2026

Also at the Joshua Stow Festival this Saturday, we welcome back local artist Bill Starcher, who uses all recycled materials to create amazing large artworks, and he is bring several of them out for us all to see!
Hertitage Reserve Park, 5120 Young Road, Stow OH 44224 this Saturday, June 20th from 10A to 4PM
You can check out some of Bill's artwork here on his Facebook site too: https://www.facebook.com/billstarcherart

On July 5th, 1976, the Stow Jaycees Wives along with the Stow Historical Society buried a time capsule out at our Herita...
06/17/2026

On July 5th, 1976, the Stow Jaycees Wives along with the Stow Historical Society buried a time capsule out at our Heritage House Museum of many smaller items from the time. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of that event, to also celebrate the 250th birth of the USA, we are planning on opening the Time Capsule during this year's Joshua Stow Festival this Saturday, June 20th at approximately 1:00 PM at Heritage Reserve Park, 5120 Young Road Stow Ohio 44224! Please come out and see what is inside for this exciting time and anniversary!

The Stow Historical Society welcomes the local group "Trust Drum Circles" starting around 11:00 AM this Saturday, June 2...
06/16/2026

The Stow Historical Society welcomes the local group "Trust Drum Circles" starting around 11:00 AM this Saturday, June 20th to the Joshua Stow Festival out at Heritage Reserve Park, 5120 Young Road, Stow, 44224. Leaders Maseh Nchang & Ginny King will teach us anything we would need to be able to play and join together with their musical guidance!

Trust Drum Circles was born from a deep love of rhythm and a belief in music’s power to unite and heal. Since 2024, we have empowered communities by using rhythm to support health, build connection, and celebrate cultural traditions.

As a mobile, inclusive arts and wellness organization, we offer adaptive drum circles and music-based programs that foster growth, joy, and belonging. From financial literacy and disability-inclusive wellness to instrument access and youth empowerment, our programs use rhythm to inspire people of all ages and abilities.

Trust Drum Circles is more than just a program—it’s a movement dedicated to redefining how music and rhythm can enhance lives and transform communities.

The Stow Historical Society welcomes the local group "Trust Drum Circles" starting around 11:00 AM to the Joshua Stow Fe...
06/16/2026

The Stow Historical Society welcomes the local group "Trust Drum Circles" starting around 11:00 AM to the Joshua Stow Festival out at Heritage Reserve Park, 5120 Young Road, Stow, 44224. Leaders Maseh Nchang & Ginny King will teach us anything we would need to be able to play and join together with their musical guidance!

Trust Drum Circles was born from a deep love of rhythm and a belief in music’s power to unite and heal. Since 2024, we have empowered communities by using rhythm to support health, build connection, and celebrate cultural traditions.

As a mobile, inclusive arts and wellness organization, we offer adaptive drum circles and music-based programs that foster growth, joy, and belonging. From financial literacy and disability-inclusive wellness to instrument access and youth empowerment, our programs use rhythm to inspire people of all ages and abilities.

Trust Drum Circles is more than just a program—it’s a movement dedicated to redefining how music and rhythm can enhance lives and transform communities.

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5120 Young Road
Stow, OH
44224

Telephone

(330) 342-9918

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