The Robbins Hunter Museum is excited to welcome visitors back into the museum for tours on Wednesday, April 23.

Staff members are working normal office hours. If you would like to talk to someone to schedule an event or museum tour, call the museum at (740) 587-0430 or email: museum@robbinshunter.org

 

Daffodils & Drinks Event rescheduled to September 6th, 2025

Due to unforeseen sewage and plumbing issues at our historic Avery-Downer house, the Robbins Hunter Museum is announcing a new date for its highly anticipated Daffodils and Drinks event. The event was originally scheduled for April 12th, 2025, but will now occur on Saturday, September 6th, 2025.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to overcoming this plumbing challenge and getting everything at RHM running smoothly again.  

While the delay is regrettable, the extra time allows for an enhanced experience. Attendees can expect:

  • New event elements for a more vibrant celebration.

  • refurbished Robbins Hunter Museum setting.

  • The picturesque Jill Griesse Historic Gardens in autumn splendor.

Existing tickets are automatically transferred to the rescheduled date.

For additional inquiries, please contact Kaylee Schanz at museum@robbinshunter.org or (740) 587-0430.

Mark your calendars for a magical evening of community, flowers, and fun on September 6th, 2025.

We appreciate the community’s support of this Granville gem. If you would like to donate for the restoration of the Robbins Hunter Museum, click here.

Robbins Hunter Museum Welcomes New House Administrator

The Robbins Hunter Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaylee Schanz as its new House Administrator, effective immediately. In this role, Schanz will oversee the museum's daily operations, manage logistics, and contribute to the institution's ongoing success. Schanz brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, museum experience, and strong business acumen to the position. Her background includes roles as an Exhibit Designer at Ohio History Connection and as the owner of Florish, a successful floral design business.

Schanz holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from The Ohio State University and studied abroad at Academie Minerva, Hanze University in the Netherlands. Her proficiency in various software applications will be instrumental in streamlining the museum's operations and enhancing RHM's efficiency.

About Kaylee Schanz

Kaylee Schanz is an accomplished administrative professional, designer, and business owner with a diverse background in museum operations and entrepreneurship. As the owner of Florish, she has demonstrated exceptional skills in managing day-to-day operations, handling logistics, and solving problems efficiently. Schanz's experience as an Exhibit Designer at Ohio History Connection gave her valuable insights into museum operations. In this role, she was responsible for creating museum exhibits and traveling exhibits, working closely with graphic designers, curators, and outreach teams to develop concepts for exhibits and programs.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from The Ohio State University and study abroad experience at Academie Minerva, Hanze University in the Netherlands. This diverse educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in design principles and art history. Schanz's unique combination of skills, including organization, leadership, communication, and problem-solving, along with her proficiency in various software applications, makes her well-suited for the role of House Administrator at the Robbins Hunter Museum. 

 

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Hear our very own Dr. Judith Dann

Lecture on a fascinating woman in American history, available on the National First Ladies' Library's Facebook and YouTube pages.