Library-led walking tours are offered from May through October on a wide variety of topics about the history of Hudson. All walking tours are weather dependent. Registration begins 1 month prior to each walking tour date. Space is limited to 30 people. All tours meet at the entrance to the library. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. See the events calendar for the full schedule and registration information.
Information about walking tours is detailed below as well as information brochures for self-guided tours.
- Architectural History
See why Hudson streets and buildings are said to define the image of the Western Reserve.
- Disasters of Hudson
Explore the sites of accidents and calamity in Hudson’s history.
- Hudson during the Civil War
Join us as we explore the places and people of Hudson involved in our nation’s Civil War-from John Brown to the homes of many of the men who fought.
- Kit Homes
Walk by some of Hudson’s 20th century collection of homes ordered as kits through the catalogs of Sears Roebuck and other manufacturers of home materials.
- Scandals of Hudson
Explore the notorious corners of Hudson once whispered about in scandal and gossip.
- Spooky Hudson
Seek out the legends, folk tales and ghost stories of Hudson’s dearly departed.
- Underground Railroad
Stroll past the homes and sites that played a significant part in the anti-slavery movement of pre-Civil War Hudson.