Join us in celebrating and preserving the heart of our community. The Alliance Historical Society is responsible for the collection, preservation, and organization of historical materials of the city of Alliance, Ohio. Members of the Society work with area schools and community organizations to present historical talks. Exhibits of historical materials are supplied by the Society for display at local businesses and public buildings. The Society is known for its award-winning YouTube video series, “Marking Time in Alliance,” and its many publications on the history of Alliance. The Mabel Hartzell Historical Home is owned and operated by the Alliance Historical Society. It was built in 1867 for Matthew and Mary Edwards Earley. The Earley home is a showplace of life in Alliance in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Tours may be scheduled by appointment. Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance. The Alliance History Mini Museum is located on the Mabel Hartzell property and includes a 1910 Alliance car, items manufactured in Alliance, and items related to Alliance’s cultural history.
