Category: Special Events
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Special guest brings added insight to museum
It’s been a big year for the Spirit of ’76 Museum in 2018, but not nearly as big as the 3-ring binder Scott Willard carries with him. Scott, Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at Mississippi State University, has spent the last two years doing something only one person before him…
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Spirit of ’76 Museum hosts historic Willard gallery
He’s one of the least-known artists with one of the most recognizable paintings, and for the first time, the largest collection of Archibald Willard’s artistic work will be on display in one place. No, it’s not in the Cleveland Museum of Art, or even the Allen Memorial Art Museum in Oberlin: it’s in Wellington. The…
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Museum seeking volunteers for new group
The Spirit of ’76 Museum is looking for volunteers to join The Friends of the Spirit of ’76 Museum. If you have any interest in learning more about the museum, and how you may become involved as a volunteer, please contact Teresa Bosela (tmbosela@gmail.com) or Barb Leiby (secretaryspiritof76museum@gmail.com) for more information. We’d love to have…
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Museum extends hours May 20 for Armed Forces Day
In celebration of Armed Forces Day, The Spirit of ’76 Museum will extend its regular visiting hours on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The second floor of the Museum is home to a wonderful collection of military items and apparel perfect for celebrating our nation’s, and southern Lorain County’s, rich military…
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Third floor illuminates the past with new lighting
The Spirit of ’76 Museum gave its third floor an update with brand new lighting thanks to a generous donation made by the Wellington Women’s League. LED light fixtures were installed in late March, just in time for the spring opening of the museum’s weekend hours, and now visitors of the museum can enjoy exhibits…
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Welcome to the Spirit of ’76 Museum
WE’RE WORKING ON A NEW LOOK! Our website is currently under construction. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring you the best online experience for The Spirit of ’76 Museum possible. We look forward to seeing you in April! Cost: Admission Is Free to the public during regular visiting hours April – October.…
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