We have now imported a vast amount of our genealogical records, under Genealogy Research. If you wish to access our old records on the old website, please click here.
The Mount Sterling Community Museum is a nonprofit organization which has operated in conjunction with the Mount Sterling Public Library since 1972. We offer programs and displays to help members of our community further their knowledge of the Mt. Sterling area and deepen their understanding of the people who lived here.
Our mission is to preserve the history of the MountSterling area by encouraging individuals to donate or loan artifacts to the museum that is some way related to that history. The Museum exists to provide leadership on furthering knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the prehistory and the history of MountSterling and the broader cultural and natural environments of which MountSterling is a part.
Hours of Operation:
The Museum is open to the public from March through December on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00 to 1:00.
The Genealogy Room is now located in the museum. Hours of operation are the same as museum. Please contact us to set up an appointment for special hour usage.
For group tours, please call 740-869-9305
Contact Information:
Address:
60 West Columbus Street
Mt. Sterling, OH43143
Phone:740-869-9305
Director:Denny Morris
E-mail:
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Current Featured Exhibit:
May 24 - July 10 "Remembrance Day" Exhibit
* Featuring over 85 military uniforms from the
Spanish American War period to the Iraq War
* Military Artifact Display
* Large Civil War Artifact Exhibit
* Local Military Photo Gallery
* The "Into The Past" booklet can now be obtained at the museum, library or Adams' Antiques. This is a compilation of all the "Into The Past" articles that have appeared in the Madison Press and the Mount Sterling Tribune. The cost of the booklet is $10.00, or donation of that amount or more.
Place your order by calling the museum at 740-869-9305.
* The "Darrell Cooper Trilogy" of three paintings done in 1957 and 1958; "The Town Hall", "The B. & O. Depot" and "The Derby Lumber Company are now on sale in the museum. Three postcards for $1.00 or, three 8"x10" framed copies for $25.00. All proceeds go to the museum to help preserve the history of Mt. Sterling.
Museum Information:
*School related programs will be organized throughout the year.Contact us for more information.
*The Mount Sterling Community Museum will accept artifact donations, or items placed on loan. Subject display periods will be announced throughout the year.
*Monetary donations to the museum are encouraged so that we may continue to share Mount Sterling's heritage with the community. The museum is primarily run through contributions from estates. Please keep the museum in mind when considering your financial matters.
*Individuals who wish to volunteer their time to help at the museum are welcomed. There are many interesting jobs waiting for those who wish to volunteer.
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