Log Cabin Days

Name: Log Cabin Days
Start: 2025-09-06T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Blakeslee Log Cabin

Schedule

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Blakeslee Log Cabin | Ashtabula, OH

The Ashtabula County Historical Society invites you to the 35th Annual Log Cabin Days at the Blakeslee Log Cabin

September 6th & 7th, 2025
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Blakeslee Log Cabin
441 Seven Hills Rd,
Ashtabula, OH

Join us for a weekend of history and community at the 35th Annual Log Cabin Days. This cornerstone fundraiser fuels the upkeep of our historic sites, brought to life by our dedicated volunteers & members. Set at the historic Blakeslee Log Cabin, this event highlights Ashtabula County history with two full days of:

-Blacksmithing
-Cornhusk Dolls
-Monarch Butterfly Presentation by Linda Porcello (1 PM both days)
-Foraging Walks for Wild Plant Identification

Old-Time Jam Sessions with Pickle Milk - The Old Time String Band (Saturday, 1-4 PM)
& so much more.
See the full Event Line-Up here:
https://ashtabulahistory.com/events/log-cabin-days/
Admission is FREE! Bring the family, wear your old-time styled fashion, and savor the Blakeslee Special Bean Soup. Immerse yourself in Ashtabula’s rich history and top it off with local handmade pie.
About the Venue
The Blakeslee Log Cabin, built in 1810, is the oldest cabin in its original form in the Western Reserve. Open for tours during the event, guided by our dedicated volunteers.

Interested in Becoming a Vendor?
We’re accepting applications for vendors offering handmade crafts, canned items, and local products or homegrown produce. Share this with artisans you know!

Get the Vendor Guide + Apply at our Website:
ashtabulahistory.com/vendor-guide/

We’re Also Accepting Sponsors!
Support our mission to preserve history by sponsoring Log Cabin Days.
Learn More or Apply to Sponsor:
ashtabulahistory.com/sponsors/

IMPORTANT: ACHS will never contact you via Facebook comments or private messages for payment. All official communications come directly from our organization via email. Confirm with our coordinator at:
[email protected]
440-228-8860

Volunteers Welcome!
Be part of the event by helping with setup (Friday, 9 AM–4 PM), soup cooking (6 AM both days), or event operations. Ask about our next Event Planning Meeting! Sign up to bring history to life!
Become a Volunteer:
https://ashtabulahistory.com/volunteer/
Sign up to serve pie, stir the bean soup, help in the kitchen, & so much more!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548AFA822ABFEC34-57695708-logcabin#/

Visit www.ashtabulahistory.com for more info
Follow the Ashtabula County Historical Society Facebook Page for updates and announcements.