Columbus Historical Society facts for kids
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Office and gallery
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| Established | 1990 |
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| Location | 717 West Town St., Columbus, Ohio |
| Public transit access |  Add→ 3, 6, 9 |
| Nearest parking | Surface lot |
The Columbus Historical Society (often called CHS) is a special group that helps us learn about the past of Columbus, Ohio. They collect and share stories, pictures, and items from the city's history. Their office and museum are in the Franklinton neighborhood. In 2020, the society worked to buy Engine House No. 6 to make it their first permanent home.
What the Society Does
The Columbus Historical Society building has special rooms called galleries. Here, they put on many exhibits each year. These exhibits show off local history and art. For example, in 2016, they had a display about Poindexter Village. This was the city's first public housing project.
The society also helps take care of important historical places. These include:
- Gen. William Henry Harrison Headquarters
- Sullivant Land Office
A Look Back: The Society's Story
The Columbus Historical Society started in 1990. It was created to keep Columbus's history alive.
The society has moved a few times over the years. It used to be on Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Columbus. In 2012, it moved to a 2,400-square-foot space inside the COSI museum in Franklinton. Then, in 2017, the society moved into its own building. This building is at 717 West Town Street, also in Franklinton.
The Franklinton neighborhood is a great spot for the society. It was the first place where non-native people settled in Central Ohio. Plus, it's close to many other historic and cultural sites.
In December 2020, news came out that the society was trying to get a former fire station. This building, Engine House No. 6, was planned to be their first permanent home. The historical society started trying to buy the building on its own in July 2020.
The society is also working with other groups to fix up the Old Port Columbus Terminal building. This was the first airport terminal and control tower for what is now called John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Want to Learn More?
- Ohio History Connection
- Columbus Landmarks
- List of historical societies in Ohio
- List of museums in Columbus, Ohio
