Welcome to Richfield, Summit County, Ohio!

 

We are now open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon, and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the Richfield Farmer's Market! The museum is also open by appointment; it is usually open during special events as well.
 

 

If you wish to call before you visit to confirm that the museum is open, please phone 330-659-0336. 

Our volunteers generously donate their time each Tuesday morning, so please stop by when you get a chance!  We have handicapped parking and ramp access to the building.  Visit the Richfield Farmers Market Wednesday afternoons from May through October, 3 pm to 7 pm.

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Richfield Historical Society Mission Statement

The purpose of this Society shall be to gather, preserve, collect and display objects of historic importance to the community of Richfield, and to interpret our local history through historical programming, publications, exhibits, and other activities for residents of the area.

The work of Richfield Historical Society consists of the following activities:

Maintaining existing exhibits for the general public’s viewing.  

• Individuals from Richfield, whether they are current residents or have lived here at one time in their life.  
• School children, especially third graders who visit in May and participate in a “scavenger hunt quiz,” as well as other students of history.
• Individuals from outside of Richfield who are interested in area history.

Research

• Genealogy of family history.
• History of specific Richfield houses.
• Collaborative research with other historical societies such as Valley Windows.
• History students who need information on specific subjects.

Loan exhibits or items

Store exhibits or items in appropriate manner

Maintain Richfield’s historical presence within and outside of the community

• Annual Richfield Home & Garden Show
• Screen Door Art Festival

Fund Raising sufficient to support Richfield historical activities

• The Richfield Historical Deck of Cards (strong educational value)
• Companion Booklet to the Deck of Cards, “The Rest of the Story”
• Commemorative 2009 Bicentennial Throw depicting historical buildings of Richfield

Future Plans

• Use of software application Past Perfect
• New Exhibits
• More collaborative community activities 

The SPIRIT of The Richfield Historical Society is published on a wild card in The Richfield Historical Deck of Cards.

“The Richfield Historical Society is here to help preserve our town’s history for you and your children. With help from residents and descendants of early families, we strive every day:

• To collect & preserve records and articles of interest pertaining to the history and families of Richfield, Ohio;
• To promote interest in Richfield, Ohio history;
• To make available to interested parties such historical information as may be obtainable and develop facilities for Society meetings and exhibits.

A continuing project of the Society is to gather historical data of old families, old homes, organizations and public buildings, which are being filed for reference and made available to the public.”

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