Wellsville Historical Society

Wellsville Historical Society River Museum Davidson was president until 1950 and also served several other terms in the succeeding years. John Hunt Morgan of Morgan's Raiders.

River Museum is open Memorial Day to Labor Day 1pm-4:30pm
Historical Society Meeting are held the 3rd tuesday of the month at 7:30pm

Edgar Davidson founded the historical society in 1948 and later published a book about the history of the village. The River Museum
In 1870, Dr. John Hammond constructed and used the building for his Medical Practice to the Railroad Industry and the Town's people.

He and his family also occupied it as their residence. In 1920, after Dr. Hammond's death, the building was converted to apartments until the early 1940s. On This Very Spot in 1942, a Nursing Home was introduced into the structure until the mid-60s. It sat vacant until the early 70s when the Wellsville Historical Society purchased the building. After a massive rehabilitation the society opened the Museum for public tours. The Museum's 11 rooms each have their own theme including a Victorian Parlor, Indian and Civil War Artifacts, including the Sword of Col. Railroad memorabilia, Riverboat Models, Marine Gear, displays of local Pottery ware, and the original Death Mask of "Pretty Boy" Floyd.

Special program, “Fighting Wuakers” at museum Sunday, August 3rd
07/20/2025

Special program, “Fighting Wuakers” at museum Sunday, August 3rd

RIVER MUSEUM OPEN SUNDAY, June 1st from 1:00 to 4:30 PM.
05/28/2025

RIVER MUSEUM OPEN SUNDAY, June 1st from 1:00 to 4:30 PM.

05/13/2025
Aug. 18, 2024 Special Program
07/30/2024

Aug. 18, 2024 Special Program

Special program Aug. 18th. This is also our last day to be open this year. Hope to see you.
07/30/2024

Special program Aug. 18th. This is also our last day to be open this year. Hope to see you.

River Museum July newsletter
07/12/2024

River Museum July newsletter

SPECIAL PROGRAM AT RIVER MUSEUM SUNDAY, July 7. 1:00-4:30 PM. Admission by donation
06/25/2024

SPECIAL PROGRAM AT RIVER MUSEUM SUNDAY, July 7. 1:00-4:30 PM. Admission by donation

05/21/2024

THE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 21 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS.

Deniese Persohn speaks at monthly meeting
09/30/2023

Deniese Persohn speaks at monthly meeting

September monthly newsletter. Monthly meeting will be 6:30 PM Tuesday, Sept 19th at the museum with trustees meeting at ...
09/13/2023

September monthly newsletter. Monthly meeting will be 6:30 PM Tuesday, Sept 19th at the museum with trustees meeting at 6:00.

Address

1003 Riverside Avenue
Wellsville, OH
43968

Telephone

(330) 532-1018

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