Hancock Historical M

Have you visited the museum yet this year? Not only do we have new exhibits, but we also have a new audio tour! Download the free UniGuide App to get a tour of the Hull-Flater House, the Log House, and the Dewald-Funk House on the museum's campus! buff.ly/2HegfHM

The museum was founded in 1970 and opened in 1971. wfin.com/local-news/may…

Pumpkin and cookie decorating are just a few of the many fun activities for guests to enjoy during the event. wfin.com/local-news/han…

It looks like there's gonna be great weather for the Hancock Historical Museum's outdoor showing of American Graffiti Saturday night. wfin.com/local-news/han…

Each barn tells a unique story about the farm on which it sits and the families who have owned it. wfin.com/local-news/his…

In honor of its current exhibit featuring 1960s garage bands, the Hancock Historical Museum is offering visitors a nostalgic night under the stars with an outdoor showing of the 1973 film, “American Graffiti." thecourier.com/news/401592/ex…

The special event was inspired by the museum's exhibit on 1960s Findlay garage bands. wfin.com/local-news/mus…

“Bring your lawn chairs and we’ll provide the popcorn. We’ll have cars and music from the era, too!” wfin.com/local-news/han…

"As we all know, they just don't build 'em like that anymore!" wfin.com/local-news/han…

Dietsch’s ice cream and ice cream bars will be available, as will root beer floats, and the museum will be open, free of charge. wfin.com/local-news/han…

Who remembers Dee’s Frostop Root Beer Stand on Fostoria Avenue? The restaurant is pictured in 1960. #FlashbackFriday

Recognize any of these lifeguards from the pool at Riverside Park, summer 1941? #FlashbackFriday

Findlay’s Memorial Day parade and bridge ceremony from 1973 is shown in this #FlashbackFriday.

In his many years of teaching, Jerry helped countless students discover and pursue their passion for television production, communications and journalism. wfin.com/local-news/han…

Today is National Pizza Party Day, which is celebrated each year on the third Friday in May. Pictured on this #FlashbackFriday is Napoli Pizza House, at 535 Trenton Ave., in 1968.

Judge Routson was instrumental in assembling the histories compiled in the museum’s current exhibit “Findlay Rocks the ’60s.” wfin.com/local-news/jud…

It was a pleasure to help unveil a new historical marker yesterday honoring William Hoy, a Houcktown native who has been recognized as the most celebrated deaf athlete in baseball history. Hoy played center field from 1888 to 1902, including time with the @Reds. #DeafHistoryMonth

Hoy is the most accomplished deaf player in baseball history, and is credited by some with the establishment of hand signals for safe and out calls. wfin.com/local-news/hou…

A ceremony was just held in Houcktown to celebrate the new Ohio Historical Marker honoring William Hoy, who, despite being deaf and mute, was one of the best baseball players of the 19th century. wfin.com

Hancock County native William "Dummy" Hoy, a @CincinnatiReds legend who played in the @MLB from 1888-1902 is being recognized with a historical marker in Houcktown, his small hometown outside of Findlay. ℹ: visitfindlay.com/event/william-… #VisitFindlay #FindlayOhio @HancockHistoric

The new exhibition celebrates the history of the Findlay community by displaying historical photographs alongside the work of local artists. wfin.com/local-news/new…