Tuesday, April 1st marks a milestone birthday for Fulton County, Ohio. As the keeper of Fulton County’s rich history, the Museum of Fulton County has planned a 175th birthday celebration with free admission to the museum along with cake and punch for all museum guests! Many other organizations across the county have also planned activities throughout the year to celebrate 175 years of history and pride in the Fulton County community.
From 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 guests of all ages are welcome to tour the Museum of Fulton County for free. Complimentary cake and punch will be served in the lobby, and guests will be encouraged to gather with family and friends at the museum to celebrate this historic birthday! Thanks to sponsors Worthington Steel, Nature Fresh, and the Fulton County Visitors Bureau for the generous support of this birthday celebration.
Located across from the fairgrounds, this world-class museum shares 5,000 years of history with exhibits highlighting the men and women who shaped this great county. Museum guests will have an opportunity to explore the “All Aboard” train exhibit and the new “We The People of Fulton County” exhibit highlighting the ten largest groups of immigrants that came to the county to make a new life.
“Fulton County was founded on April 1, 1850 with the motto, ‘I will find a way or make my own,’ and that spirit continues today,” shared John Swearingen, Jr., director of the Museum of Fulton County. “Through the ups and downs of life, the residents of Fulton County have never given up on their goals. They “find a way” or “make their own” and we look forward to celebrating this historic birthday with our neighbors and friends throughout the region!”
Many other organizations and businesses are commemorating the 175th birthday of Fulton County with free cake for their customers on April 1. The Fulton County Health Center plans to celebrate the first baby born after midnight on April 1, 2025 with a special 175th birthday gift package! To celebrate this milestone birthday, the team at the Fulton Soil and Water Conservation District will be planting one Princeton Elm tree in each township in Fulton County this spring! To learn more about participating businesses offering free cake, the baby contest, tree planting, and other activities visit the birthday page on the museum’s website at https://www.museumoffultoncounty.org/175-birthday-celebration
As part of the birthday celebration, the Museum of Fulton County is also hosting a Scavenger Hunt Selfie Contest to encourage people to explore all the wonders of Fulton County! As part of the celebration, people are challenged to visit sites on the Fulton County Heritage Trail for the chance to win prizes! Contest details will be shared on the museum website and social media.
The Museum of Fulton County and Legacy Gift Shop are located at 8848 State Highway 108, across from the Fulton County Fairgrounds. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
To learn more about the birthday celebration, special events, shopping, memberships, or how to plan a visit to the Museum of Fulton County call 419-337-7922 or visit museumoffultoncounty.org. Additional information is also available on the museum Facebook and Instagram pages.
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