Downtown Lima Inc. is moving its popular Lima Lantern Tours from the fall to its Third Thursdays event series, with the first tour scheduled for July 16. This historic walking tour, led by Bob Cook, will highlight the people who helped shape Lima while continuing to serve as a fundraiser for the organization.
The Allen County Museum is highlighting Lima's industrial history through its historic Shay locomotive as part of Ohio's America 250 "Trails and Tails" celebration. The museum will also open a new temporary exhibit, "The Rail Legacy: Voices, Images, Artifacts," with a lecture and reception scheduled for Sunday.
Elida Middle School students are learning more about the history of their hometown.
The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is launching an effort to bring a museum to the village.
The city of Lima has introduced its final Local History Hunt trail, highlighting sites connected to health and well-being across the community. Participants can complete all five trails to earn commemorative lapel pins, with details available online and in print.
Elida opened their doors to their new historical museum.
The Allen County Museum is expanding its exhibits, including a new permanent “Ohio Presidents” display set to open in June as part of America's 250th celebration. Museum leaders say a mix of rotating and permanent exhibits will help keep the community engaged and encourage return visits.
Black History Month can be a time to share many perspectives, and at the peace and reconciliation center in Lima, a speaker was there to share his story.
The Allen County Museum will host its Hot Cocoa and History Day on Saturday, offering a blend of learning, local history and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, local educators are placing a renewed focus on hands-on history lessons.