History
Lorain County Metro Parks strives to preserve the history of the parks of Lorain County as well as make it come alive to visitors. Through several historical sites and interactive programs, vistors can step back in time and learn of the history around them. This page gives information on some of the historical sites in the parks and links to local historical societies. The parks boast three historical sites that are available for tours for school groups and the public. A list of upcoming programs can be found on this page as well as annual events.
Annual Events
Pioneer Craftsmen Experience
(September 11 & 12, 2012)
Maple Sugaring
(February 25, 26, March 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2012)
Benjamin Bacon Museum Tours
Vermilion River Reservation,
Sundays from 1-4pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day
Burrell Family Picnic
French Creek Reservation (Burrell Homestead) August 11, 2012)
Call 1-800-LCM-PARK for more information and to register your class for these programs
Historical Sites:
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Burrells Homestead, French Creek Reservation
The Burrell family was one of the first settlers in the Sheffield area. In the years leading up to the Civil War, the Burrell homestead was one of the last stops along the Underground Railroad.
Otto Schoepfle House, Schoepfle Garden
Otto Schoepfle loved gardening. He traveled to Europe to study and learn about different botanical plants, coming home with new ideas for his garden that continued to grow. He donated his beautiful garden, along with his house, to the metro parks in 1969 and maintained the garden until his death in 1992.
Benjamin Bacon Museum, Vermilion River Reserveration
Vermilion River Reservation was the first metro park and was donated by Dorothy Bacon Demuth. Banjamin Bacon settled in the Vermilion area in 1817 and constructed a house as well as a mill along the Vermilion River. The mill was dismantled by 1901.
Historical Societies:
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Tours:
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Tours are offered at the historical sites thoughout the year. A schedule can be found in the program guide, The Arrowhead. You can also call (440) 965-7237 to schedule a tour for your group of 15 or more.
