A new exhibit is set to shine a spotlight on Sandusky County’s musical legacy.
Terra State Community College and the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums are teaming up to present “Sounds of Sandusky County,” an exhibit that explores the region’s 1960s music scene through rare memorabilia, recordings and artifacts, according to a community announcement.
Highlights of the “Sounds of Sandusky County” exhibit include concert memorabilia, vintage equipment and artifacts, original vinyl records, and a spotlight on how Terra State’s Music Program continues to train musicians, producers, and sound engineers.
The grand opening event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont. The event is free and open to the public, though organizers are requesting RSVPs via [email protected].
According to the announcement, the evening will feature a presentation by J. Brennan Willis, director of music and technology at Terra State Community College, who is set to share newly discovered jazz recordings from Toledo musician Cliff Murphy, stories about local music promoter Bob Brown and never-before-seen footage of Fremont in the 1940s.
Rare memorabilia and local legends highlight exhibit
Following the presentation, guests are expected to get a first look at the “Sounds of Sandusky County” exhibit. The exhibit is curated by Willis in collaboration with Terra State’s Music Program, which is marking its 25th anniversary. According to the announcement, the exhibit aims to show how Sandusky County has played a vital, sometimes unexpected, role in shaping American music.
“This is more than just a historical exhibit,” Willis said in the announcement. “It’s an immersive story of how music shaped this region, and how it continues to evolve through programs like ours at Terra State.”
The “Sounds of Sandusky County” exhibit showcasing the region’s surprising ’60s music history runs from Sept. 18 through May 25, 2026, at Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
Exhibit highlights are set to include memorabilia from concerts featuring The Beach Boys, The Lettermen and The Kingsmen, vintage equipment from Sandusky County’s earliest recording studio and a rare 1965 Beach Boys performance contract signed by Bob Brown and Carl Wilson. Visitors can also expect to see original vinyl records, reel-to-reel tapes and analog soundboards.
The exhibit is planned to run from Sept. 18 through May 25, 2026. After opening night, access is included with regular museum admission. Terra State faculty, staff and students with valid ID are eligible for a discounted $16 site pass, which includes museum and Hayes Home admission, according to the announcement.
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