A Museum and Library is housed in the Mack Building on the grounds of the Ohio Veterans Home, formerly known as the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. Separate rooms are devoted to Americans who served in wars from the Civil War to the present. Elias Laughlin is just one of the many thousands of Veterans who once resided at the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. Elias Laughlin is buried in the Cemetery on the grounds of the Ohio Veterans Home.
During the month of December, the Ohio Veterans Home Museum has Christmas trees decorated from a variety of different historical time frames.
Hundreds of historical photographs, documents, and military weapons and other memorabilia can be seen throughout the Ohio Veterans Home Museum. Admittance to the museum is free, and hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday through Wednesday.
Click here to view a brochure about the Ohio Veterans Home Museum.
You've definitely piqued my interest!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many interesting items in the Museum! Every time a I go there, I see something I hadn't noticed before. I hope you get to visit here sometime!
ReplyDeleteThanks for telling us about this treasure, Dorene. Sounds like it has a lot to offer. I hope to visit it someday!
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