Southern Lorain County Historical Society  - The Spirit of '76 Museum

201 North Main St., Wellington, OH 44090

440.647.4367

thespiritof76museum.org | thespiritof76museum@gmail.com

Touring season is April-October 1-3:30pm. No charge, but donations appreciated. Private tours may be arranged by calling 440-657-4367.

The Spirit of ’76 Museum honors Archibald Willard, the artist behind "The Spirit of '76," and displays an extensive collection of his works. Housed in a repurposed cheese warehouse with three floors and a mezzanine, it highlights Southern Lorain County history, including the cheese industry, railway development, farm tools, period clothing, military history, and individuals such as Alex Justice—who walked from Ohio to Florida collecting fossils and artefacts. The museum library includes photographs, bound editions of the Wellington Enterprise newspaper, yearbooks, and various books.