Events

Prior to the Civil War, as many has 3,000 African Americans passed through or lived in Oberlin after escaping from slavery. The town was said to be second only to Canada as an asylum for freedom...

Move at your own pace through the Oberlin Heritage Center's 1866 Monroe House, exploring stories that outline Oberlin's founding, the college's promise of co-education, the community's commitment to...

Come meet some adorable cats and kittens, all adoptable through local volunteer-run non-profit Community Action to Save Strays! Donations are encouraged but not required. For the health and safety of...

Enjoy a leisurely stroll on this 75-minute tour offered by the Oberlin Heritage Center which explores Oberlin’s architecture and the people who shaped the area around Tappan Square. This walk provides...

Students, faculty, staff, friends, and family are warmly invited to a joyful multifaith (including non-theistic) end-of-year ceremony as we send off the class of 2026. At this gathering, students will...

This 90-minute tour offered by the Oberlin Heritage Center highlights historic events that reveal both Oberlin’s progress and setbacks in race relations dating from early Oberlin all the way up to the...

In 1834, John J. Shipherd pledged Oberlin’s commitment to “the elevation of female character” through education. Little did he know, there was a dynamite in that promise, and women carried the matches...

Move at your own pace through the Oberlin Heritage Center's 1866 Monroe House, exploring stories that outline Oberlin's founding, the college's promise of co-education, the community's commitment to...

Biology Professor Mike Moore will lead a tour to our greenhouse during Commencement/Reunion weekend.

The Weltzheimer/Johnson House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, will be available for a walk-up open house. Presentations on the history of the home will be offered on the half hour. No advance tickets...