Medina County Historical Society to host festive holiday open houses and gingerbread displays

The Medina County Historical Society will celebrate the holiday season with a series of festive open houses and gingerbread house viewings at its two historic properties — the John Smart House Museum and the McDowell-Phillips House Museum — throughout November and December.

At the McDowell-Phillips House Museum, 205 S. Prospect St., Medina, visitors can enjoy the Holiday Open House on Saturday, Nov. 22, from noon to 3 p.m., with rooms decorated in full seasonal splendor. The museum will also host a special Holiday Twilight Open House with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m., when families can meet Santa Claus and experience the museum by candlelight, as well as Saturday, Dec. 27.

Meanwhile, the John Smart House Museum, 206 N. Elmwood St., Medina, will open its doors for multiple Holiday Open Houses and Gingerbread House Viewings. Visitors can admire locally made gingerbread creations and tour the museum, which will be decorated in period holiday style. Events will be held Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Nov. 29, Dec. 4, Dec. 7, Dec. 11, and Dec. 20, offering numerous opportunities to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.

Admission donation prices for both museums are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for youth ages 7–18, and free for children under 7 when accompanied by an adult. Medina County Historical Society members receive a discount. The last tour begins 30 minutes before closing.

Tours are also available by appointment. For more information, contact the Historical Society at 330-722-1341 or mchs@zoominternet.net.