ELIDA, Ohio (WLIO) - Elida opened their doors to their new historical museum.
The Elida historical museum was formerly located on Kiracofe Avenue and has now moved to north Main Street, marking a new chapter for preserving the village's heritage. Elida locals, as well as alumni from across the country, gathered to support the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Many attendees took time to explore the new location. The museum not only serves as a placeholder for history but can be a resource for current students in the Elida school district to engage with and learn about their local roots.
"We want to restore the history of Elida, so the younger generations know what the town was all about from years ago," says Jayne Vaske, chair of Elida Historical Society.
Not only was this opening celebrated by Elida locals, but the surrounding businesses opened their shops to support the grand start.
"The museum has been one of our regular visitors to both sides, we've seen them both in the bookstore and the coffee shop since opening both doors and it's been a great opportunity to be a partner with them, to get to know them, and make those connections and build those relationships," says Jeremiah Wright, general manager for The Story Room/Village Coffee House.
The museum aims to host events in the near future. To stay updated, check out the Historical Society of Elida’s Facebook page.
