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The Sherman House Museum seen from across East Main Street, a two-storey brick home with a cannon and flag in the front yard, Lancaster, Ohio

Lancaster, Ohio · Est. 1811

The Sherman House Museum

Birthplace of General William Tecumseh Sherman and U.S. Senator John Sherman — a National Historic Landmark on East Main Street.

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The Georgian Museum with its two-storied portico and blossoming trees, Lancaster, Ohio

Lancaster, Ohio · Est. 1832

The Georgian Museum

Thirteen rooms of an 1830s Lancaster mansion, furnished as the Maccracken family knew it. Guided tours Wednesday through Saturday.

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A cantilevered spiral staircase curving upward through three floors toward a glass cupola

Inside the Georgian

A Cantilevered Stair

Three floors rise to a cupola that lights the whole house — one of the finest surviving examples of Daniel Sifford’s craftsmanship.

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The Sherman House from the side, showing the original 1811 frame home beside the later brick front

National Historic Landmark

The 1811 Frame Home

The 1811 frame home, the 1816 addition and the 1870 Victorian front — restored to the years the Sherman family lived here.

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The Fairfield County Heritage Association connects all people to the rich history of Fairfield County, Ohio.

Fairfield Heritage Association - Upcoming Events

Upcoming programs and new self-guided trails

Fundraiser · Sep 11

Bourbon at Sherman’s

The 4th annual bourbon tasting in the Sherman House Museum garden — cocktails, food, music, and a silent and live auction, 6:00–8:30pm.

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New Self-Guided Trail

History Underfoot Trail

Find the sidewalk decals across Downtown Lancaster, scan the QR codes with your phone, and uncover the history hiding right beneath your feet.

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New Self-Guided Trail

Stones & Stories Trail

Scan QR codes at Elmwood Cemetery to hear the stories of the people who shaped Lancaster — right where they rest.

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The Scipio Smith statue in Downtown Lancaster

Thank You for Helping Bring Scipio Smith’s Legacy to Life

Thanks to your generosity and community spirit, the statue of Scipio Smith now stands proudly in Downtown Lancaster—honoring a man whose life embodied freedom, faith, and resilience. Your support made this vision a reality.

Scipio Smith — Statue Dedication
The Georgian Museum, front of the museum

A mansion of 13 rooms built in 1832 for Samuel and Sarah Maccracken is furnished today as it might have been in the 1830’s with some original pieces and numerous Fairfield County items.

Sherman House Museum, front of the museum

Built in 1811 this home was the birthplace of Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman and his brother U.S. Senator John Sherman. A National Historic Landmark.

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