Historic Libbey House Foundation

TOLEDO - THE GLASS CITY LECTURE SERIES | September 29th, "Toledo and Solar Energy Innovation" by Dr. Frank Calzonetti
2022-09-29 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Libbey House, 2008 Scottwood Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43620, United States
Libbey House Announces International Year of Glass Lecture Series: Toledo—The Glass City, 1888 to 2022
The Libbey House Foundation is sponsoring a lecture series throughout 2022 that will highlight the rich history that has made Toledo “The Glass City.” The lectures are part of a world-wide celebration of the International Year of Glass, as designated by the United Nations.
Each of the planned lectures will focus on a different aspect of glass in Toledo. The lectures will be held at the former home of Edward Drummond Libbey, the city’s only National Historic Landmark, as well as at other venues.
Speakers will include historians, glass industry executives, researchers, curators, and collectors. The series will focus on Toledo’s unique role in fostering the development of both industrial glass and art glass. The series is grouped into three themes: The Roots of Toledo Glass, Toledo Glass Innovation, and Toledo Glass and American Aesthetics.
Toledo Glass Innovation

Toledo and Solar Energy Innovation
Lecture by Dr. Frank Calzonetti, Vice President for Research, the University of Toledo

The cost is of each lecture is $10, which includes a wine and cheese reception. Proceeds will go to the Libbey House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey house in Toledo’s Historic Old West End. Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

All lectures will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood. Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.
For your safety and the safety of others, we encourage masks be worn while in the house, except when eating and drinking. Hand sanitizers are available for your use.

TOLEDO - THE GLASS CITY LECTURE SERIES | October 6th, "Libbey and America's Table: Designs that Shaped our Lives" by Robert Zollweg
2022-10-06 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Libbey House Announces International Year of Glass Lecture Series: Toledo—The Glass City, 1888 to 2022
The Libbey House Foundation is sponsoring a lecture series throughout 2022 that will highlight the rich history that has made Toledo “The Glass City.” The lectures are part of a world-wide celebration of the International Year of Glass, as designated by the United Nations.
Each of the planned lectures will focus on a different aspect of glass in Toledo. The lectures will be held at the former home of Edward Drummond Libbey, the city’s only National Historic Landmark, as well as at other venues.
Speakers will include historians, glass industry executives, researchers, curators, and collectors. The series will focus on Toledo’s unique role in fostering the development of both industrial glass and art glass. The series is grouped into three themes: The Roots of Toledo Glass, Toledo Glass Innovation, and Toledo Glass and American Aesthetics.
Toledo Glass and American Aesthetics

Libbey and America’s Table: Designs that Shaped our Lives
Lecture by Robert Zollweg, Retired Creative Director for Libbey Glass

The cost is of each lecture is $10, which includes a wine and cheese reception. Proceeds will go to the Libbey House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey house in Toledo’s Historic Old West End. Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

All lectures will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood. Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.
For your safety and the safety of others, we encourage masks be worn while in the house, except when eating and drinking. Hand sanitizers are available for your use.

TOLEDO - THE GLASS CITY LECTURE SERIES | October 13th, "The Studio Glass Movement: Born in Toledo" by Diane Wright
2022-10-13 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Libbey House Announces International Year of Glass Lecture Series: Toledo—The Glass City, 1888 to 2022
The Libbey House Foundation is sponsoring a lecture series throughout 2022 that will highlight the rich history that has made Toledo “The Glass City.” The lectures are part of a world-wide celebration of the International Year of Glass, as designated by the United Nations.
Each of the planned lectures will focus on a different aspect of glass in Toledo. The lectures will be held at the former home of Edward Drummond Libbey, the city’s only National Historic Landmark, as well as at other venues.
Speakers will include historians, glass industry executives, researchers, curators, and collectors. The series will focus on Toledo’s unique role in fostering the development of both industrial glass and art glass. The series is grouped into three themes: The Roots of Toledo Glass, Toledo Glass Innovation, and Toledo Glass and American Aesthetics.
Toledo Glass and American Aesthetics

The Studio Glass Movement: Born in Toledo
Lecture by Diane Wright, Curator of Glass, Toledo Museum of Art

The cost is of each lecture is $10, which includes a wine and cheese reception. Proceeds will go to the Libbey House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey house in Toledo’s Historic Old West End. Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

All lectures will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood. Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.
For your safety and the safety of others, we encourage masks be worn while in the house, except when eating and drinking. Hand sanitizers are available for your use.

TOLEDO - THE GLASS CITY LECTURE SERIES | October 20th, "Light Forms: Architectural Glass Units for Health, Life, and Structural Performance" by Allison Hoag and Catie Newell
2022-10-20 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Libbey House Announces International Year of Glass Lecture Series: Toledo—The Glass City, 1888 to 2022
The Libbey House Foundation is sponsoring a lecture series throughout 2022 that will highlight the rich history that has made Toledo “The Glass City.” The lectures are part of a world-wide celebration of the International Year of Glass, as designated by the United Nations.
Each of the planned lectures will focus on a different aspect of glass in Toledo. The lectures will be held at the former home of Edward Drummond Libbey, the city’s only National Historic Landmark, as well as at other venues.
Speakers will include historians, glass industry executives, researchers, curators, and collectors. The series will focus on Toledo’s unique role in fostering the development of both industrial glass and art glass. The series is grouped into three themes: The Roots of Toledo Glass, Toledo Glass Innovation, and Toledo Glass and American Aesthetics.
Toledo Glass and American Aesthetics

Light Forms: Architectural Glass Units for Health, Life, and Structural Performance
Lecture by Allison Hoag and Catie Newell, Bowling Green State University School of Art

The cost is of each lecture is $10, which includes a wine and cheese reception. Proceeds will go to the Libbey House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey house in Toledo’s Historic Old West End. Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

All lectures will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood. Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.
For your safety and the safety of others, we encourage masks be worn while in the house, except when eating and drinking. Hand sanitizers are available for your use.

TOLEDO - THE GLASS CITY LECTURE SERIES | October 27th, "The Glass Pavilion and the Toledo Museum of Art" by Adam Levine [SOLD OUT]
2022-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Libbey House Announces International Year of Glass Lecture Series: Toledo—The Glass City, 1888 to 2022
The Libbey House Foundation is sponsoring a lecture series throughout 2022 that will highlight the rich history that has made Toledo “The Glass City.” The lectures are part of a world-wide celebration of the International Year of Glass, as designated by the United Nations.
Each of the planned lectures will focus on a different aspect of glass in Toledo. The lectures will be held at the former home of Edward Drummond Libbey, the city’s only National Historic Landmark, as well as at other venues.
Speakers will include historians, glass industry executives, researchers, curators, and collectors. The series will focus on Toledo’s unique role in fostering the development of both industrial glass and art glass. The series is grouped into three themes: The Roots of Toledo Glass, Toledo Glass Innovation, and Toledo Glass and American Aesthetics.
Toledo Glass and American Aesthetics

The Glass Pavilion and the Toledo Museum of Art
Lecture by Adam Levine, Director, Toledo Museum of Art

The cost is of each lecture is $10, which includes a wine and cheese reception. Proceeds will go to the Libbey House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey house in Toledo’s Historic Old West End. Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

All lectures will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood. Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.
For your safety and the safety of others, we encourage masks be worn while in the house, except when eating and drinking. Hand sanitizers are available for your use.

LIBBEY SALON SPRING LECTURE SERIES - Lecture by Sue Terrill
2023-04-18 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Libbey House Announces Spring Lecture Series: Focus on the “Libbey Legacy of Education”
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Libbey High School and the 150th anniversary of the founding of the University of Toledo, the Libbey House Foundation will host lectures on the two institutions and their connections to the Libbey family.
A Legacy Not Forgotten: Edward Drummond Libbey’s Influence on Toledo Public Education and the Significance of Libbey High School
Lecture by Sue Terrill, Libbey High School alum, will present “A Legacy Not Forgotten: Edward Drummond Libbey’s Influence on Toledo Public Education and the Significance of Libbey High School,” on Tuesday, April 18, at 7 p.m. The talk will discuss Mr. Libbey’s service on the Toledo Board of Education in the early 1900s, and the impact Libbey High School had on the alumni and the City. Terrill was a vocal advocate for preserving the school, which was demolished in 2012.
A special reception to celebrate the birthday of Edward Drummond Libbey will take place prior to the lecture at 6:30 p.m.
Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

All lectures will begin with a reception at 6:30 and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood.
The cost of each lecture is $10, and includes the reception prior to the talk. Proceeds from the lectures will help fund a major restoration project for the Libbey House that will begin in the Summer, 2023.
Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.

LIBBEY SALON SPRING LECTURE SERIES - Lecture by Barbara Floyd
2023-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Libbey House Announces Spring Lecture Series: Focus on the “Libbey Legacy of Education”
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Libbey High School and the 150th anniversary of the founding of the University of Toledo, the Libbey House Foundation will host lectures on the two institutions and their connections to the Libbey family.
An Institution for the Promoting of Knowledge: The University of Toledo at 150
Lecture by Barbara Floyd, former university archivist at the University of Toledo and author of the recent book An Institution for the Promoting of Knowledge: The University of Toledo at 150, will discuss the founding of UT in 1872 by Jesup W. Scott, grandfather of Libbey’s wife, Florence Scott Libbey, on Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m. The talk will examine Scott’s vision of Toledo as the “Future Great City of the World,” and how that vision led him to establish the Toledo University of Arts and Trades, which became UT. While Scott’s university failed in its early years, the tenacity of his three sons (including Florence’s father Maurice Scott) to see their father’s vision survive eventually produced an institution of higher learning that celebrated its 150th anniversary last year.
Copies of Floyd’s book will be available for sale at a book signing and reception prior to the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

All lectures will begin with a reception at 6:30 and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood.
The cost of each lecture is $10, and includes the reception prior to the talk. Proceeds from the lectures will help fund a major restoration project for the Libbey House that will begin in the Summer, 2023.
Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.

LIBBEY SALON FALL LECTURE - Lecture by Julie McMaster
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Libbey House Announces Fall Lecture
Florence Scott Libbey: Her Story
Lecture by Julie McMaster, Archivist at the Toledo Museum of Art will discuss the life of Florence Scott Libbey.
Libbey is a well-known name in Toledo because of the Libbey Glass Company. But the Scott family came to the Northwest Ohio area in the early 1800s and were involved in the settlement of the Maumee Valley. Florence Scott Libbey, granddaughter of Jesup Scott, married Edward Drummond Libbey. What do we know about the woman in this power couple?
Julie McMaster, Archivist at the Toledo Museum of Art, will speak about Florence – her life, background and accomplishments – together, and independent from, her husband, Edward Drummond Libbey.
Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

The event will begin with a reception at 6:00 and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood.
The cost of the lecture is $10, and includes the reception prior to the talk.
Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.

OHIO OPEN DOORS: HISTORIC EDWARD DRUMMOND LIBBEY HOUSE TOUR | Sept 15
2024-09-15 12:00 - 15:00 UTC
The Libbey House Foundation will host free educational tours of all three floors of this National Historic Landmark. Most of the original woodwork remains intact. The third floor, originally the servants quarters, now houses a history exhibit of The Libbey Glass Company, founded by Edward Drummond Libbey.
Toledo is known as The Glass Capital of the World and The Toledo Museum of Art, located across the street from the house, has a world-renowned glass collection as well as glass blowing demonstrations.

The Libbey House offers accessible parking in the lot behind the house off Woodruff, adjacent to an accessible ramp.

FLORENCE SCOTT LIBBEY CHAMBER SERIES | Oct 17
2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit)
Libbey House Foundation presents:
Florence Scott Libbey Chamber Series

Join us for a casual setting of local musicians with classical music and discussion on Thursday, October 17, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. during this casual evening of wonderful fellowship and fun. Includes light refreshments.
Program
The artists will be discussing and playing Death and the Maiden by Franz Shubert. The String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, known as Death and the Maiden, has been called “one of the pillars of the chamber music repertoire”.
It was composed in 1824, after the composer suffered from a serious illness and realized that he was dying. It is named for the theme of the second movement, which Schubert took from a song he wrote in 1817 of the same title. But writes Walter Willson Cobbett, all four movements of the quartet are welded “into a unity under the pressure of a dominating idea – the dance of death.”
The quartet was first played in 1826 in a private home, and was not published until 1831, three years after Schubert’s death.
Reservations are required; Space is limited so purchase your tickets soon to reserve your place. The cost is $30
Meet the Artists!
Ericsson Hatfield is a composer, violinist, and educator. His compositions integrate classical and modern techniques to create a fresh musical language. As a composer, he received first prize in the 2018 Tribeca New Music Festival for his violin quartet Constellations. He remains as an active teacher and performer and is the Co-Founder of Insight Chamber Players in San Francisco.

Elizabeth (Ellie) Lee began her cello studies with Metta Watts and Thomas Kraines when she was ten years old in Philadelphia. From winning competitions to performing with orchestras, she has appeared in well-known venues including the Marian Anderson Hall (Verizon Hall) at the Kimmel Center, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and the Seoul Arts Performing Center. As an orchestral musician, Ellie joined the Fort Wayne Philharmonic as a full-time cello section member in 2019.

Colombian-American violist Javier Otalora is an enthusiastic orchestral, chamber, and contemporary music player. He has performed with the Cincinnati, Detroit, Dallas, and St. Louis Symphony Orchestras. He was also a member of the Aspen Conducting Orchestra and the International Contemporary Ensemble. Otalora has spent summers at the Aspen Music Festival, Meadowmount School, Red Rocks Music Festival, the Dali Quartet International Music Festival, and Spoleto Festival (USA). He now spends his summer as a member of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra (NY).

Mwakudua (Dua) WaNgure is a member of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra violin section. He started playing violin at a young age through the Suzuki method in his hometown of Fort Myers, Florida. Dua completed his studies at various music schools in the Midwest including the Interlochen Arts institute, Oberlin Conservatory, the University of Michigan and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory.

The Libbey House offers accessible parking in the lot behind the house off Woodruff, adjacent to an accessible ramp.
Your reservation will be documented and there is no “ticket” sent to you. Your confirmation email will serve as your receipt if there are any issues at check in.
All ticket sales are NON-REFUNDABLE. If the event is rescheduled, all ticket purchases will be honored for the rescheduled event date. If the event is canceled, all ticket purchases will be refunded in full.

MR. LIBBEY'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION | April 13
2025-04-13 11:00 - 15:00 UTC
Sunday, April 13th we will be celebrating the late Edward Drummond Libbey’s birthday with a FREE open house tour of all three floors of the historic Old West End mansion. Join The Libbey House Foundation and the Libbey High School Alumni as we commemorate the glass industry giant and art museum founder. The Libbey House will be open to the public from 11:00 am -3:00 pm. As part of the Sunday celebration, the Libbey High School Alumni will announce this year’s Edward Drummond Libbey Crystal Award recipient(s). Birthday cake and punch will be provided by the Libbey House Foundation.
Donation are appreciated and will be applied to the continue renovation of the historic home.

LIBBEY SALON FALL LECTURE - Lecture by Tedd Long | Oct 30 - SOLD OUT
2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Libbey House Announces Fall Lecture
Table for None, the Lost Eateries of Toledo

Lecture by Tedd Long, Toledo Historian and author of the recent book Table for None, the Lost Eateries of Toledo, will invite us to step back in time and savor the stories behind Toledo’s most beloved lost restaurants.
Mr. Long’s fourth book is now available on Amazon with a book signing after the lecture beginning at 8:00 p.m.
Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

The event will begin with a reception at 6:30 and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The cost of the lecture is $10, and includes the reception of wine and light appetizers prior to the talk. Proceeds will go to the Libbey House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey House in Toledo’s Historic Old West End.
Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.

LIBBEY SALON FALL LECTURE - Lecture by Adam Levine | Nov 13
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Libbey House Announces Fall Lecture
What’s New at the Toledo Museum of Art

Lecture by Adam Levine, Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey president, director and CEO at the Toledo Museum of Art will discuss: What’s New at the Toledo Museum of Art.
The Toledo Museum of Art is embarking on its first comprehensive gallery reinstallation in over 40 years. This transformative project preserves the museum’s historic spaces while reimagining the visitor experience, broadening the story the galleries tell, and ensuring the museum continues to be a source of inspiration for generations.
The reinstallation will provide a chronological journey through art history, guiding visitors from antiquity to the present day, tracing the cultural connections between geographies that the current galleries understate. The new presentation will showcase a fuller breadth of human cultural creativity, telling both a more accurate and inclusive history.
Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

The event will begin with a reception at 6:30 and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The cost of the lecture is $10, and includes the reception of wine and light appetizers prior to the talk. Proceeds will go to the Libbey House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey House in Toledo’s Historic Old West End.
Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.

LIBBEY SALON SPRING LECTURE - Lecture by Ted Ligibel | March 19
2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Libbey House Announces Spring Lecture
Toledo Roars into the 1920’s

Lecture by Ted Ligibel, Toledo Historian and history professor at Michigan State University, presents Toledo Roars into the 1920’s – Experience a visual presentation as historian Ted Ligibel takes you down memory lane and reveals how the Roaring 20’s changed the face of Toledo. Ted will provide a visual and verbal glimpse into the places that defined the region during that era.
Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

The event will begin with a reception at 6:30 and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
The cost of the lecture is $10, and includes the reception of wine and light appetizers prior to the talk. Proceeds will go to the Libbey House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey House in Toledo’s Historic Old West End.
Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.

LIBBEY SALON SPRING LECTURE - Lecture by Tedd Long | April 9
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Libbey House Announces Spring Lecture
Reams vs. Licavoli

Lecture by Tedd Long, Toledo Historian presents Reams vs. Licavoli (final). Reams vs. Licavoli tells the true story of the 1934 trial that broke Toledo’s crime syndicate. Mob boss Yonnie Licavoli never pulled the trigger—but prosecutors argued he ordered every murder. Using wiretaps and a daring conspiracy theory, Prosecutor Frazier Reams took on the most powerful criminal in the city and changed Toledo forever.
A dramatic follow-up to Tedd Long’s Unholy Toledo Tour, this presentation explores crime, law, and the dangerous line between justice and fear.
Space is limited to the first 50 people. Sign up soon to reserve your place.

The event will begin with a reception at 6:30 and lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor parlor of the Libbey House, located in Toledo’s Historic Old West End at 2008 Scottwood. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
The cost of the lecture is $10, and includes the reception of wine and light appetizers prior to the talk. Proceeds will go to the Libbey House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey House in Toledo’s Historic Old West End.
Accessible parking for those requiring it is available at the rear of the house off Woodruff, and an accessible ramp to the front of the house is located adjacent to the parking.

Celebrate AMERICA250 | Ohio’s Homecoming & Picnic | Time Travelers Passport
2026-07-11 11:00 - 15:00 UTC
America 250 Ohio is the statewide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
It invites communities across Ohio to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and imagine the future through programs, events, and storytelling. America 250 Ohio highlights Ohio’s role in shaping the nation and encourages local organizations, educators, and residents to participate in meaningful ways, from historical exhibits and cultural celebrations to civic engagement and educational projects.
Nothing says “Happy 250th Anniversary, America!” quite like a picnic. So, throughout the month of July in 2026, communities all across Ohio will gather for food, fun and friendship to celebrate our nation’s freedom, honor of our nation’s history and Ohio’s notable contributions to U.S. history!
Ohio’s Homecoming & Picnics will be a chance for Ohioans to gather in groups of all sizes – from family groups to companies, churches, civic organizations, and even whole communities. It is an opportunity to invite friends from far and near to reconnect and share this festive celebration.
Saturday, July 11th
The beautiful grounds of the Toledo Museum of Art will be the setting for this signature Ohio’s Homecoming & Picnic event.
The Libbey House will be celebrating the late Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey and their contribution to the American experience with a FREE open house tour of all three floors of the historic Old West End mansion. Join The Libbey House Foundation and as we commemorate the glass industry giant and art museum founder. The Libbey House will be open to the public from 11:00 am -3:00 pm.
Donation are appreciated and will be applied to the continue renovation of the historic home.
Time Travelers Passport will also be held on July 11 and 12 at the historic Libbey House from 11am-3pm.

Celebrate AMERICA250 | Time Travelers Passport
2026-07-12 11:00 - 15:00 UTC
America 250 Ohio is the statewide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
The Libbey House is participating in America250–Ohio and the Time Travelers Passport program, which highlight significant places, people, and moments in our community and nation during the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
As part of the nationwide America250 celebration, these programs connects local stories to the larger American story, highlighting how people, places, and events here helped shape the nation over the past 250 years. We invite you to discover how Northwest Ohio fits into 250 years of American history—and why it still matters today!
Time Travelers Passport will also be held on July 11 and 12 at the historic Libbey House from 11am-3pm.
The Time Travelers Passport guides you step by step through Northwest Ohio’s past. Just grab a passport by clicking the logo below, start exploring, and collect stamps along the way. Visit at least 8 of our 12 historic sites (or go for the full dozen if you’re a true Time Traveler). Get your passport stamped at each stop as you explore the stories, people, and places that shaped our region over the last 250 years. Once your passport is stamped, bring it to the National Museum of the Great Lakes and collect your commemorative Time Travelers coin—proof that you’ve completed the journey and officially conquered time itself.
Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th
The Libbey House will be celebrating the late Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey and their contribution to the American experience with a FREE open house tour of all three floors of the historic Old West End mansion. Join The Libbey House Foundation and as we commemorate the glass industry giant and art museum founder. The Libbey House will be open to the public from 11:00 am -3:00 pm.
Donation are appreciated and will be applied to the continue renovation of the historic home.
