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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.

Local History

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

Genealogy

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

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Hudson Portraits

Portraits of David Hudson, Founder of Hudson, and Mary “Polly” Robinson Hudson

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