Sherman House Museum, Lancaster, Ohio
Lancaster, Ohio · Est. 1811 The Sherman House Museum
The Sherman House Museum in Lancaster, Ohio, is the birthplace of General William Tecumseh Sherman, his younger brother U.S. Senator John Sherman and home of the remarkable Sherman family. The Sherman House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Civil War Preservation Trail, and has been a memorial to the family since 1951. It, along with the Georgian Museum, is owned and operated by the Fairfield County Heritage Association.
The original frame home built in 1811 consists of a parlor/dining room, kitchen, master bedroom and children’s bedroom. The Sherman family added onto the house in 1816, including a parlor and study for father Judge Charles Sherman. All of these rooms have been restored to look as they would have when the Shermans lived here.
A brick front was added to the house in 1870, and this Victorian parlor is furnished almost completely with furniture owned by the General and Ellen Sherman when they lived in New York City after his retirement. It includes a parlor set originally owned by General Ulysses S. and Julia Grant.
One upstairs bedroom houses family memorabilia; another is a re-creation of General Sherman’s Civil War field tent, which contains several items that he used during the war and a sound and light presentation depicting his passion for the Union. The last room you will visit houses an excellent exhibit of Civil War artifacts, guns and GAR memorabilia.
Sherman House Gardens
Small, completely documented and historically accurate — a kitchen garden, a medicinal garden and a Native Plants of Ohio garden. The gardens are always open.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Sherman House Museum?
137 East Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130, in downtown Lancaster. Four parking spaces are behind the museum, entering through the Main Street door, and two spaces on Main Street in front of the museum are reserved for visitors.
When is the museum open?
April 15 through December 6, 2026, Wednesday through Saturday. Guided tours start at noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
How much is admission?
$6 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for students under 18. Admission is free for FCHA members, active military and military veterans, and includes a guided tour.
Is the museum accessible?
The first floor is handicapped-accessible and a DVD tour is available for the second floor. The wheelchair accessible entrance is on the east side of the house — call 740-687-5891 to have the side door unlocked.
Can I visit both museums on one ticket?
Yes. The Beauty & Brawn Tour covers the Sherman House Museum and the Georgian Museum for $10 per adult, $6 per senior and $3 per student under 18.
Do you offer group tours?
Groups of more than 12 people should call 740-654-9923 to schedule. Discounts are available for large groups that pay in advance, and group tours are held Tuesdays or Saturday mornings unless other arrangements are made.
Make the most of your time here!
