About Stemtown Historical Society
Stemtown Historical Society Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Stemtown Historical Society to preserve the history of Green Springs located in Sandusky and Seneca County, Ohio. Such pursuit shall include the gathering and dissemination of historical knowledge, the collection and preservation of things historical and the fostering of an appreciation of our historical heritage, for the education and benefit of the Society's members and the general public.
A Little History
The Stemtown Historical Society, founded in 1979, emerged from the vision of eleven community members during a pivotal Green Springs council meeting.
Proposing the establishment of the Society, they embarked on a journey to preserve the rich history of Green Springs.
At its inception, Claude Young assumed the role of the first President, and the Society found its roots in a quaint house on East Morgan Street, formerly owned by the Watrous family.
A dedicated outbuilding was erected to house an expanding collection of artifacts.
In the spring of 2023, facing a challenge to the structural integrity of their original location, the Society made the difficult decision to close the museum temporarily.
Determined to secure a new home, they were buoyed by the generous donation of $40,000 from Bud Rutherford in memory of his late wife Maxine. This benevolent contribution enabled the purchase of the former Calvary Church on South Kansas Street, seamlessly transitioning the Society from Sandusky County to Seneca County, while retaining its Green Springs identity.
Why the name Stemtown?
Founded by Jacob Stem in 1831, the village was known as Stemtown until its survey in 1839. Renamed Greenspring due to the color of the water in the spring north of the village.
It evolved into Green Spring and ultimately Green Springs.
The village's claim to fame lies in being home to the World’s Largest Natural Sulphur Spring.
Operated by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Stemtown Historical Society holds nonprofit status as a 501(c)3 organization. With a small yet committed group of volunteers, they sustain their operations through generous donations, membership dues and grants.
Their doors remain open, welcoming the community to partake in learning, research, activities and camaraderie.
Admission to the museum is free and donations are warmly embraced.
Join the Stemtown Historical Society on their mission to be a cherished community space for exploration, education and enjoyment.
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