Established in 1988 by Mr. Ed Jeffers, The National Barber Museum & Hall of Fame strives to preserve and promote the rich and intriguing history of the barbering profession. Here, you will be transported back in time through the thousands of beautifully maintained barbershop items from all over the country. The museum, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, is operated by the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society, which was founded on July 1st, 1975. The museum has welcomed visitors from all 50 States as well as many foreign countries. It has been featured on TV shows on the Discovery Channel, the Family Channel, Fox Live and Japanese TV. The museum has also been featured in many magazines such as the Smithsonian and the front page of the Wall Street Journal (July 30th, 1999).