The Massillon Heritage Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that has been responsible for the restoration and preservation of Five Oaks, home of the Massillon Woman's Club, for almost forty-five years.  During that period, completed projects include: restoration of the ballroom, repair and restoration of all fireplaces, renovation of the heating system, rewiring the entire house, restoration of the parlor floor, installation of a lift to provide handicapped access to all floors, and ongoing repairs to the roof and gutters.  In 2016, the state awarded an OFCC grant for $350,000 to repair the slate roof and mortar and a cracked column. Through donations and memberships, the exterior lighting was upgraded to provide more secure access to the building.  A capital campaign will be launched soon to request donations for the upgrade of the lift to a true elevator.

In accordance with our mission, the Foundation designed and installed a monument at the Kendal Burying Ground on Andrew Street to honor the early settlers buried there.  This is the first public cemetery in Massillon and an historically significant site.

There are many vital preservation projects planned for the future and we need your support to continue the high level of expertise that historic preservation requires.  Please click "Download" below to access a form to print and send in with your membership payment or donation.  You can also contact us by e-mail via the "Home" page and we will e-mail or send you a membership form.