Dedicated to educating the community about Hudson's history from its founding in 1799 to today.

The Hudson Library & Historical Society maintains the only comprehensive manuscript, genealogy, and artifact collection that documents Hudson, Ohio’s founding, history, and ongoing activities and functions.

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JOHN BROWN RESEARCH

One of the nation's largest research collections on abolitionist John Brown and the Brown family.
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LOCAL HISTORY

Extensive manuscript holdings, newspapers, books, photographs, and artifacts documenting Hudson.
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GENEALOGY RESEARCH

Vast collection of genealogy materials with an emphasis on sources for the Eastern U.S. and especially Ohio. 
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Darrowville

Once a thriving farm community between Stow and Hudson on Ohio Route 91

Hudson in the War of 1812

The War of 1812, often called America’s “second war of independence,” was fought between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 until 1815. On

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