Our Fraternity Era: 1902 - 1956

Preview Reception

Thursday, September 17
5–7 pm

Starting September 17, we’ll be in Our Fraternity Era.

Before we were the Robbins Hunter Museum, this house was home to two Denison University fraternities. Phi Gamma Delta—better known as FIJI—occupied the house from 1902 to 1930, followed by Kappa Sigma from 1930 to 1956.

If these walls could talk, the stories they would tell!

This limited-time exhibition explores more than five decades of fraternity life inside the Avery-Downer House through photographs, memorabilia, and stories of the Denison students who once called this house home.

Visitors will discover a fascinating chapter in the building’s history and learn more about the people, traditions, and experiences that shaped its fraternity years.

Join us for a first look at the exhibition. The reception is free and open to the public.

The exhibition will remain on view through October 8 during regular museum hours:

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
1–4 pm

Admission to the museum and exhibition is free.

Our Fraternity Era is made possible through the generous support of the Yassenoff Family and Denison University, with exhibition materials provided by Denison University Archives & Special Collections and the Gamma Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma.

Saluting Our Veterans: A First Look at Our Military Trees

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
1–4 pm
Robbins Hunter Museum
Free Admission

This Veterans Day, the Robbins Hunter Museum will begin its holiday season with Saluting Our Veterans: A First Look at Our Military Trees, presented as part of Granville’s America 250 commemoration.

Be among the first to experience more than a dozen decorated trees and displays honoring our nation’s veterans and exploring the people and moments that have shaped American history.

This year’s patriotic decorations will highlight America’s military history, Ohio’s presidents and first ladies, and the service and sacrifice of generations of Americans. The Long Room will also draw inspiration from the Civil War-era Sanitary Fairs, when communities came together to raise money and gather supplies for soldiers.

Join us as we honor those who have served while opening a meaningful and memorable holiday season at the Robbins Hunter Museum. Veterans who attend will receive a paper poppy as a small token of appreciation for their service.

The event is free and open to the public. The museum’s America 250 holiday trees and decorations will remain on view during regular museum hours throughout the holiday season.