Description
The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio engages visitors with innovative and stimulating exhibitions, unleashing a sense of possibility and imagination. They also preserve and showcase the architecture and collections that have been entrusted to their care. Considered one of Ohio’s finest examples of a Greek Revival home, the Center showcases an outstanding collection of period furnishings and decor. In addition to its dazzling exhibitions, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio offers public programs, art classes, and workshops for all ages. The second floor of the Center features an art exhibition that highlights a fascinating aspect of decorative arts.
The Gift Shop features decorative art, books, children’s items, stationery, textiles, jewelry, and seasonal items.
Admission: Free (nominal fee for large docent-led group tours)
A variety of meeting spaces are also on the property.
Click here for more information about the history of the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio.
Sherman Trail: This is the home of General Sherman’s sister, Mary Elizabeth Sherman. In 1834, Mary Elizabeth Sherman’s husband, William Reese, commissioned Daniel Sifford to construct a grand home for his new wife. Sherman was at West Point during this time. The Reese family only lived there for a short time until they lost everything in a financial collapse and moved to Philadelphia. It is considered one of the finest Federal houses in Ohio. The property was the Sherman and Ewing children’s shared playground.
The Saylor House behind the Decorative Arts Center would have been the only structure on the property during General Sherman’s childhood.
VIP Wristband Offer: 20% off any single item at regular price in the Museum Shop.
