The Quaker Heritage Center
The Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center is a place where questioning, reflection, and discussion flourish. The exhibits and related programs challenge visitors to “be of good faith in the world.”
What is Happening at the Quaker Heritage Center?
This exciting new exhibit focuses on how children learn about other cultures through books, dolls, festivals, and music and includes the historic 1927 peace doll Ellen C. The exhibit will open at Wilmington College on March 3, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The college campus is located at 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. The exhibit will run through Ocotber 1 with some Saturdays and special monthly events. For more details on the opening and monthly activites click here.
For directions chose one of the following: virtual map, read directions, or print exhibit sites map.
• Check back often for the upcoming virtual pages related to exhibit and the 1927 Friendship Doll Project.
• Check the Peace Resource Center museum bookstore for the illustrated children's book about Ellen C., the 1927 Friendship Doll sent to Japan by the Wilmington Friends Junior Sunday School Class.
Who are the Quakers?
The Quaker Center of Wilmington College is an educational center designed to help learners of all ages discover the answer to the following questions.
• Who are the Quakers?
• What do they believe?
• What are their values?
• How have they contributed to Southwest Ohio and American history?
How are These Questions Answered?
The Center answers the Quaker questions by providing a variety of resources to church congregations and pastors, public school teachers and their classes, college professors and their students, as well as the general public.
• “Friends in Southwest Ohio” is a permanent exhibit highlighting Quaker contributions to American history.
• The Galley hosts a variety of temporary exhibits.
• A traditional 1840’s Quaker Meetinghouse is available for tours.
• The Reading Room contains a library of titles related to Quaker history and practice, past and present.
• Special programs are held throughout the year with speakers who focus on the Quaker values of integrity, service, peace and social justice, and respect for all persons.
How can you participate?
- Visit: explore the collections and changing exhibits
- Donate: donations given to the Center are used in temporary exhibits and are made available to researchers from across the country.
- Read: read our news about Quaker related themes
Curator Ruth Dobyns: for a visit or to discuss donations contact at (937) 382-6661 ext. 719 or ruth_dobyns@wilmington.edu.
She is Wilmington College alum, with a degree in Public History and Museum Studies from the University of South Carolina. This training, her work with other historical agencies, and her Quaker background, provide her with the expertise needed to create exhibits/programs and manage the Quaker Collection.
