Greenwich Ohio Area Historical Society

The Firelands or the Fire Sufferers’ Land, located in north central Ohio, is a 500,000 acre tract of land given to the citizens of Connecticut who lost their homes and farms to the British setting fires during the Revolutionary War.  First settled in 1792, The Firelands has witnessed a great history from the banks of Lake Erie to the rich soil of “The Muck” which caused the original surveyor Almon Ruggles to write, “Sat a post in hell.”

The Firelands has a rich history, and the following museums, historical societies and associations are proud to offer a glimpse into our heritage.

The Greenwich area is a part of this Firelands Historical Area – Click here for an introduction to What is The Fire Sufferers’ Land.

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