Spring Hill Historic Home

Travel back to 1821 at Spring Hill Historic Home.

About Spring Hill: First settled in 1811 by Thomas and Charity Rotch, distinguished Quakers from New England, and later by three generations of the Wales family until 1973, Spring Hill was at the center of Massillon's history for 162 years. At Spring Hill, visitors can explore the historic farmhouse, built in 1821, with many unique features, like beehives kept inside the house and a hidden staircase used on the Underground Railroad. Guests can also explore sixteen acres of historic property, including the outbuildings, which consist of a Wool House, Smokehouse, Spring House, Dog Kennel, Milk House, Granary Barn, and even Massillon's first city jail, dating from 1854.

Spring Hill is honored to be part of the National Parks Service's Underground Railroad Network to Freedom as a documented site on Ohio's Underground Railroad. There is something for everyone at Spring Hill.

Tours: The tours at Spring Hill last around an hour and cover many topics related to Spring Hill's history, including Quakers, agriculture, pioneer living, the Underground Railroad, the American Civil War, WWI, and the modern age. Guests can request to explore these topics further. Interested groups of two or more may schedule tours year-round by contacting Spring Hill Historic Home's office at info@springhillhistorichome.org or 330-833-6749.

Summer Tours: Between the beginning of June and Labor Day Weekend, Spring Hill also hosts Summer Saturday Walk-In Tours. The Saturday tours begin on the hour at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. While reservations are not required, tours are capped at 15 people per hour, so if you would like to ensure that you will make it for a tour at your preferred time, please reserve your tickets below before your visit.

Planning an event? Spring Hill Historic Home provides a vintage country backdrop for your special day. With flexible rentals for wedding ceremonies, showers, graduation parties, or photo sessions, we can make your experience truly unique. Whether you love our 1820s farmhouse, vintage barn and outbuildings, picturesque lane, or 16 acres of woods and hills, Spring Hill is the perfect place to bring your guests to celebrate your special moments.

Spring Hill Historic Home participates in the Blue Star Museums and Museums for All programs. Blue Star Museums offers free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserves. Museums for All allows those receiving food assistance through SNAP/EBT four free admissions per card.