The Heritage Center of Clark County - Clark County Historical Society and Museum, Springfield

About The Heritage Center of Clark County - Clark County Historical Society and Museum

The Heritage Center of Clark County in Springfield preserves and interprets local history through its museum and the Crabill Homestead. Visitors tour the museum's collections of war relics, farm machinery, manuscripts, rare books, and photographs spanning Clark County's heritage from colonial times through the present. The Crabill House, a Federal-style brick residence dating to the 1820s, sits in Buck Creek State Park and hosts tours, demonstrations, and seasonal events including open houses and tea parties. The Heritage Center also maintains a research library and archives accessible by appointment, where researchers can examine historical documents and materials. The museum occupies a central Springfield location with ample parking accessible from South Fountain Avenue and South Center Street. The building is fully ADA accessible. Un Mundo Café operates within the museum lobby, serving coffee, tea, locally sourced food, and beverages. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday mornings to afternoon and Saturday mornings to early afternoon.