Sherman House

12 reviews

+1 (740) 687-5891

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A restored Civil War cannon stands guard at the Sherman House Museum.

A Civil War reenactor views one of the new story panels.

The bright blue and gold sign helps visitors find the museum in downtown Lancaster.

The newly renovated exhibit space on the 2nd floor offers more insight into the Sherman family story.

The Sherman House Museum is open April through mid-December.

Tilt top tables were useful and practical

137 W Main St

Lancaster, OH 43130

+1 (740) 687-5891

http://www.shermanhouse.org

The Sherman House Museum in Lancaster, Ohio, is the birthplace of Civil War Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman and his younger brother U.S. Sen. John Sherman (Sherman Antitrust Act). The ground floor of the home is furnished much as it would have been when the Shermans lived there. The front parlor contains many furnishings from the general's home in New York City. The second floor houses a recreation of Sherman's Civil War tent; interactive exhibits and an array of war and GAR artifacts. The gift shop features Civil War and local history books as well as puzzles, games and more. Tours are offered at 12, 1, 2 & 3pm Tickets may be purchased in advance at website or at the door if any tickets remain.

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5.012 reviews

Bob H.

9/19/2019

I first came to the Sherman House on a field trip in high school and loved it so much that I had to come back for more with my family. Very interesting and neat period collection and decor...

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Deb B.

11/14/2023

Lancaster is such a lovely and quaint town full of history. The Sherman House Museumnis a gem on the Museum and History Tour circuit. General William Tecumseh Sherman grew up here and then lived...

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Scott G.

5/20/2024

Very informative tour. I knew very little about General William T. Sherman before the tour, but I sure know a lot now. The house is decorated in period furniture and the displays upstairs are...

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Meredith F.

9/30/2022

Every time I drive through Lancaster, I wonder what the Sherman House looks like inside. Now I know! I randomly decided to take the combined tour of both the Sherman House and the Georgian...

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Frederick Ted W.

6/18/2022

What a gem! So many great artifacts and things I never knew. Another great aspect of this museum is it's humbleness. No arrogance here..., very respectful of Sherman's entire life..., including...

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