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

Fairfield Heritage Association - Summer Highlights

Upcoming programs + America 250

FCHA has some special plans for the America 250 celebration in 2026! We hope that you join us this year as we celebrate America 250 and encourage you to invite friends and family to experience local history!

As we celebrate the country’s anniversary, FCHA will also be focusing on local history and encouraging locals to visit our museums to learn more about their past. For 2026, we will unveil two interactive tours, offer free admission on select days to the Sherman House and Georgian museums, and unveil a billboard on Memorial Drive in May!

Check out some of the plans for 2026:

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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

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.

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.

Make the most of your time here in Lancaster, Ohio!