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10:30 Oberlin Origins Guided Tour
Guided 30-minute tour of the first floor of the 1866 Monroe House. Learn about Oberlin's founding as a Christian Perfectionist colony, women attending Oberlin college, African American education, abolition and the Underground Railroad, and more.


The Oberlin Origins Tour is offered every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. On Saturdays, the Little Red Schoolhouse is also included on the tour. Admission: $3/adults; OHC members and college students with current IDs free; children (under 18) free when accompanied by adult.

***COVID-19 Information***
All visitors must sign-in, verifying their health. For fully vaccinated visitors, masks are optional but strongly encouraged while indoors. Masks are required for partially or unvaccinated visitors. Social distancing of 6' is still recommended for public interactions.

Advance tour registration is recommended. Private indoor tours can be arranged by appointment.

Please be advised that docents will be wearing masks, which may negatively impact visitors with hearing impairment. If you or a member of your group has a hearing impairment, please let us know so we can try to make appropriate accommodations. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

Date: 7/29/2021
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Category: Tour
Adult Price: $3.00
Member Price: $0.00
College Student Price: $0.00
College Student Member Price: $0.00
Child Price: $0.00
Child Member Price: $0.00
Capacity: 9
Openings: 9