About the Dobson Museum & Home
The Dobson Family Legacy
The Dobson Museum operated by the Ottawa County Historical Society is open on Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm and Closed Sunday - Monday. The artifacts are owned by the Ottawa County Historical Society and highlight past Ottawa County life, mining, military, Native Americans, famous residents, industry including a permanent B.F. Goodrich exhibit.
The Dobson Home built in 1915-16 is an extension of the museum and open for tours and rental for events. The Dobson family furniture remains in the house today. The house is listed the National Register of Historic Places.
The gardens at the Dobson Memorial Center surround the home and are continued in the museum courtyard. From spring through fall there is a steady show of color from the many perennials and annuals in bloom. The Miami Garden Club and volunteers from the Ottawa County Historical Society maintain the many beds. Visitors are welcome to stroll through the gardens.
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Calendar
September 27 - 30
MPMA Annual Conference at Corpus Christi, TX
October 12
OCHS Board Meeting @ Dobson Museum & Home Annex - 23 N. Main - 7:00 p.m.
October 19
Jefferson Highway Meeting hosted at Dobson Museum & Home Annex - 1:00 p.m.
October 27
Chamber of Commerce Morning Brew hosted at Dobson Museum & Home Annex - 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
October 27 - 31
"The Giving Trees Exhibit" on display at Dobson Museum & Home Annex
October 31
Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce "Sweet Street" Booth - 5:30-7:00 p.m.
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