Preservation In Progress!
Preservation In Progress!
Annual membership dues to the society are just $30 for singles, $50 for families. Please join us to help preserve Canfield's history for future generations. Checks made out to Canfield Historical Society can be sent to PO Box 3, Canfield, OH 44406.

Canfield Historical Society presents a free lecture by Paul Rohrbaugh
Driving It Home: General Motors' Lordstown Complex
March 12 | 6:00 PM
Canfield Library
Join us for a presentation by historian Paul Rohrbaugh, author of the soon to be released book Driving It Home: General Motors’ Lordstown Complex, 1956–2019.
His book will be the first full history of the Lordstown GM plant, which played a vital role in the Mahoning Valley’s economy beginning April 28, 1966, when the first car rolled off the line. Paul’s research has included interviews with former workers, archival materials, and resources from UAW Local 1112 which he will share during the lecture.
Paul is a retired Youngstown State University librarian, educator, historian, author, and game designer — and a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.
We hope you’ll join us for this engaging look at an important chapter in our region’s history!

From the early indigenous tribes that roamed the land to the arrival of European settlers, the history of Canfield Historical Society is full of fascinating stories and events. Our society is committed to researching and documenting this rich history, and sharing it with our members and visitors. Explore our archives, exhibits, and events to learn more about the people, places, and events that have shaped Canfield Historical Society.
Our museum is home to a collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell the story of Canfield Historical Society's past. From Native American tools and pottery to Civil War era weapons and uniforms, our exhibits showcase the diversity and complexity of Canfield Historical Society's history. Come visit us and discover something new about your community.

From the early indigenous tribes that roamed the land to the arrival of European settlers, the history of Canfield Historical Society is full of fascinating stories and events. Our society is committed to researching and documenting this rich history, and sharing it with our members and visitors. Explore our archives, exhibits, and events to learn more about the people, places, and events that have shaped Canfield Historical Society.
Our museum is home to a collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell the story of Canfield Historical Society's past. From Native American tools and pottery to Civil War era weapons and uniforms, our exhibits showcase the diversity and complexity of Canfield Historical Society's history. Come visit us and discover something new about your community.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 Canfield Fair Memories-A Journey Through Time.
The Canfield Historical Society invites all to take a nostalgic journey through the rich history of the Canfield Fair with its presentation, Canfield Fair Memories-A Journey Through Time. This event will be held at the Canfield Library in the large meeting room at 6 p.m.. No reservations needed. The event is open to the public and free. Although, donations are always appreciated by the non-profit Canfield Historical Society.
Canfield Fair Memories-A Journey Through Time will offer a fascinating look at our fair's past through an engaging PowerPoint presentation featuring vintage photos, treasured artifacts, and rare memorabilia. From its earliest beginnings as The Mahoning County Agricultural Society in 1846 to more recent, the presentation will explore Canfield Fair traditions, unique exhibits, and unforgettable moments that have made it a cherished yearly event for generations.
What: Canfield Fair Memories-A PowerPoint Presentation by the Canfield Historical Society.
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 6pm
Where: Canfield Library, 43 W Main Street, Canfield, Ohio
Cost: Free admission

Thursday, October 17, 2024 History of Canfield Schools
A video history of Canfield Local Schools from the year 1801 through 2001 will be shown. The video presents the history of Canfield schools from an era of one-room school houses to the 200th anniversary of the school system in 2001. The video has interviews with former administrators and students. Also, featured, will be a variety of older Canfield yearbooks and photos to peruse.
The event is FREE (although donations are always appreciated) and open to the public. The program will be presented in the large meeting room at the Canfield library, across the street from the Canfield Historical Society Bond House at 6pm .
No reservations required.


This landmark on the Green in Canfield has been preserved in the same condition as when Ralph Fowler closed the door for the last time. Mr. Fowler donated the building and contents to the Society and we have worked to be good stewards of the property. Tours are available by appointment.

Membership to the Society is just $30 for an individual, $50 for a family. Memberships help sustain the Society and the work we do in cataloguing and documenting Canfield history. Volunteers are busy scanning every edition of the Mahoning Dispatch, the Society pays for online hosting, allowing everyone access to past issues of this early, local paper.

Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.