Canal Winchester Area Historical Society Inc.

06/02/2026

Sound on for our Canal Wi******er anthem 🎶

06/01/2026

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This Canal Wi******er home looks pretty good for 189 years old 😳➡️

The historic home at 37 Liberty St. has stood the test of time.

While its exact construction date is difficult to pin down, the house is believed to have been built as early as 1837. It appears on maps from the 1850s, when Canal Wi******er was still simply known as “Wi******er”.

In the 1850s, it was home to the Sommerville family, who operated a tannery next door.

Many years later, the house was divided to include an apartment, and for a time, a beauty salon was also operated out of the home.

In 1975, the building was purchased by Betty and Jim Murray, who restored the historic residence. Betty waters flowers in this image, taken in May 1977.

🏡 Nearly 190 years later, the house remains a private residence – and a frequent stop on the Tour of Homes hosted by the Canal Wi******er Area Historical Society Inc.

05/22/2026

Only a few team spots remain for the Canal Wi******er Area Historical Society Golf Outing on June 5th! ⛳️
sign up at the link in our bio!

05/22/2026

Need rainy day plans? Come walk the many rooms of our History Center!! We are open Thursdays - Saturdays 11am-4pm.
135 Franklin Street, Canal Wi******er! Come learn about our city’s history in the coolest small town museum in Ohio.

05/05/2026

Come for the golf, stay for the potential free car 🚗
Only a few team slots left, includes tees, balls, lunch, and a hole-in-one shot at a 2-year lease from 🚗💨 sign up at the link in our bio!

05/01/2026

walking right where they walked!

04/27/2026

Plan your next visit to our history center today!
Thursday-Saturday from 11am-4pm at 135 Franklin Street, Canal Wi******er, Ohio!

04/24/2026

We absolutely LOVED hosting the architects .architects who brought .1828 back to life 🤠 it was so cool to see their reactions to seeing their work in real life! Thank you for your partnership .architects

04/16/2026

Something big is about to open.
Elevate 1828 our historic grain elevator turned event venue is nearing the finish line and we’re getting ready to welcome you in.

We’re planning a public open house (targeting mid-May), with details coming soon via email and via our social pages.

In the meantime:
• Tours are officially happening now
• Booking inquiries are open
• Follow along on our new Elevate social pages on Facebook and Instagram for behind-the-scenes + updates
• Explore more at www.elevate1828.com

This space has been a labor of love and we can’t wait for you to experience it.