Wolcott House Museum Complex

Maumee, Ohio

Home of the Maumee Valley Historical Society, the Wolcott House Museum Complex takes visitors back to the
early 19th century and gives you a peek at what pioneer life was like in the Maumee Valley.

Wolcott House Museum Complex
Named for James Wolcott, a prosperous businessman during the late 1820's to the mid 1840's, the complex consists of seven historical buildings. Of the seven structures, only the Wolcott House is original to the site. Built by James Wolcott and his wife, Mary Wells, granddaughter of Miami Chieftain Little Turtle, the Wolcott House began as a log house and evolved into a beautiful 14-room Federal style mansion between the years 1827 and 1836. Learn more about the Wolcott House and all of the structures on the grounds by clicking on the individual photos.

Welcome
Personally guided tours are provided by our costumed docents for school children, adult groups and are open to the public. The seven historic buildings are filled with art and artifacts representative of 19th century life and culture in the Maumee River Valley, beginning with the era of Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison, and continuing through the heydays of the "canal sharks" and the "iron horsemen."

►Complex & Museum Store Hours:
Thursday-Sunday 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. / April through December - Closed Holidays

The Wolcott House (circa 1836)

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Maumee Valley Historical Society Mission Statement
The mission is to collect, preserve, study, interpret and communicate the history and culture of the Maumee Valley for the education of its members and the general public. This mission is accomplished through a variety of educational programs, events and projects, which are presented within the context of an early nineteenth to early twentieth century recreated village around a central green on the grounds of the Wolcott House, using period structures containing appropriate furnishings and artifacts.

Log House (circa 1850)

Monclova Country Church (built 1901)

Frederick House (circa 1841) / Gift Store

Gilbert-Flanigan House (circa 1841)

Clover Leaf Depot (circa 1888)

Schoolhouse (circa 1870's)

Online Museum of Northwest Ohio History: Visit www.toledosattic.org for more information.

1890 - 1910 was an unparalled era of extravagance and opulence in lifestyle and fashion.

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