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Adena Mansion & Gardens
2000 Acre Estate of Thomas Worthington

Category: Chillicothe Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: Adena Mansion & Gardens was the former home of Thomas Worthington, the sixth Governor of the State of Ohio and considered to be the Father of Ohio Statehood. The Mansion was completed in 1806-1807 and has been restored to look much as it did when the Worthington family lived there. Situated on the remaining 300 acres are five outbuildings and formal gardens. The gardens are filled with heirloom flowers, trees and vegetables. Looking east from the north lawn, visitors can see the view depicted on the Great Seal of Ohio. The Museum and Education Center features interactive exhibits that connect people to life in Ohio in the early 1800's.

Historic Fort Steuben
Reconstructed 18th century fort

Category: Steubenville Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: Historic Fort Steuben is a reconstructed 18th century fort on its original site overlooking the Ohio River in Steubenville, Ohio. Built to protect the surveyors of the Northwest Territory, the Fort provides living history and educational programs on the life of the soldiers, the Indians, and the settlers on the Ohio frontier. The Exhibit Hall in the Visitors Center features changing exhibits on Ohio history and culture. Ohio Valley Frontier Days celebrates our frontier heritage annually at the end of June. Fort Steuben Park offers greenspace within downtown Steubenville and summer concerts on Thursday evenings in the Berkman Amphitheater.

Historic Roscoe Village
1830s restored canal town

Category: Coshocton Historic Site in Ohio
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Description of this Ohio Attraction: This charming Village was once a thriving port on the Ohio & Erie Canal. Restored in 1969, the original 1800's buildings are the hallmark of this quaint, entertaining, and scenic village. Standing as they did more than a century ago, the buildings hold treasures of living history, interesting shops and restaurants.

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Geometric Earthworks of the Ancient Hopewell Culture

Category: Chillicothe Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park preserves several of the earthworks of the ancient American Indian culture we call the Hopewell. The Hopewell culture was centered on Chillicothe from about 200 BC to AD 400. This unique culture built geometric earthworks of various shapes as well as mounds. Their finely crafted artifacts are evidence of extensive interactions with inhabitants of areas as far apart as the Gulf of Mexico and the Rocky Mountains. These features provide insights into the political, economic, and spiritual lives of the Hopewell Culture.

The Castle
Historic - Educational Tour

Category: Marietta Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: With it's octagonal tower, trefoil attic window, and stone capped spires, The Castle is one of the best executed examples of Gothic Revival style architecture in Ohio. Interior architectural details include a scagliola fireplace mantle, coodge papiermache moldings and floor to ceiling shutters on the parlor's bay window. The house is furnished with items of historical significance to the area, as well as those typical of the Victorian Era.

The Housley House Bed and Breakfast
1883 Victorian Italianate Home built by R.A. Housley

Category: Grand Rapids Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: The Housley House Bed and Breakfast is a moment spent today, in yesterday's world. Be our guest and enjoy stepping back in time as you open the doors with the antique door "bell" and set your eyes on the beautiful imported wallpaper from England, original marble fireplace and antique mirrors of the historical times of the 1800's. The Dillin Room is complete with the queen size feather bed, TV, DVD, Wireless Computer, view of the magestic Maumee River, private bathroom w/2 person shower and 2 person jacuzzi. Warm homemade cookies await your arrival, wine-tasting daily, a sweet before bed and a 4 course gourmet breakfast each and every morning at the time and location of your choice. The Dillin Room is just one of the 4 beautiful rooms for you to choose from. Room Rates range from 75.00 to 225.00 but our 2009 SPECIAL marks the rooms down when you spend more than 1 night to a range of 75.00 to 100.00/150.00 a night. Although the rooms and the house are beautiful and so is the English garden..........but the favorite spot for all visitors is the front extended porch that is filled with rocking chairs and the favorite antique wicker swing that overlooks the main street of Grand Rapids, the beautiful river and all the activity going on in the small quaint Grand Rapids, ohio. This home was just one of their projects in the quaint historical Grand Rapids, Ohio. Their vision is still living as you walk through the many quaint shops of antiques, boutiques and much much more! Please visit us at www.thehousleyhouse.com

The Lucy Hayes Heritage Center
Birthplace of the wife of our 19th Pres. Rutherford B. Hayes

Category: Chillicothe Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: Birthplace of the wife of our 19th President Rutherford B. Hayes. We have 5 cases of Hayes memorabilia. and a parlor furnished with Empire style furniture. We have a meeting room which seats 32 people.

Harding Memorial
The final resting place of President and Mrs. Warren G. Harding is the largest and most beautiful presidential memorial outside of Washington D.C.

Category: Marion Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: The final resting place of President and Mrs. Warren G. Harding is the largest and most beautiful presidential memorial outside of Washington D.C. Built in 1925, it contains 46 columns of timeless white Georgia marble. The sturcture is beautiful.

Historic Carrousel District
Experience the simple pleasures of Downtown Mansfield. Over 60 unique specialty shops and eateries located in and around the historic Carousel district.

Category: Mansfield Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: Historic Carrousel District in Mansfield, OH

John & Annie Glenn Historic Site
In honor of the first American to orbit the Earth

Category: New Concord Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: The John & Annie Glenn Historic Site is dedicated to telling the story of 20th Century American history through the lives of John & Annie Glenn and to creating educational programs for learners of all ages. The tour begins with a 20-minute orientation movie (narrated by Hugh Downs). What makes the attraction unique is the living history presentation done on the main floor of the Historic Site which is John Glenn's boyhood home. The year is 1944 and we are in the middle of WWII. Experience life on the homefront during that time and the sacrifices made at home to help with the war effort. Also, learn about their devotion to one another, their family, church, community and their country. See John's bedroom with handmade planes hanging from the ceiling and a toy room with his train set and tricycle just like they were when he was a boy and displays from his military and political careers as well as the space program, including a replica of the Friendship VII space capsule in which he orbited the earth in 1962. Visitors also have the opportunity to have a virtual conversation with John Glenn. This site is very family oriented

Kingwood Center
Kingwood Center in Mansfield, OH

Category: Mansfield Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: Kingwood is a 47-acre former estate of Charles K. king. The grounds are renowned for botch their historic significance and the brilliant floral display of the new gardens. The French provincial mansion contains many rooms decorated with Mr. King's original furnishings and one of Ohio's outstanding horticultural libraries. An elegant greenhouse features year-round displays and plant sales. The extensive grounds offer opportunities for hiking and quiet isolation from vehicles.

Main Street Books
Although it is located in the historic downtown district, nothing inside this store is ancient or used.ááMain Street Books is anáall new retail bookstore thatáis a full-line, full service bookstore.á

Category: Mansfield Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: Main Street Books in Mansfield, OH

Marion Union Station
Once the main switching facility for Erie Railroad, Marion

Category: Marion Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: Two major railroads cross paths in Marion - Norfolk Southern and CSX. More than 100 trains pass by Union Station everyday. An impressive collection of memorabilia and the AC Tower, which was once the main switching facility for the Erie Railroad, Marion Division. Railroad enthusiasts from around the country come to the station each year.

Oak Hill Cottage
Oak Hill Cottage in Mansfield, OH

Category: Mansfield Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: Built in 1847, it has seven gables, five double chimneys and seven marble fireplaces. Louis Bromfield, native of Mansfield and Pulitzer Prize winning author, played at Oak Hill as a child. His memories of the home were the basis for "Shane's castleö in his 1924 novel "The Green Bay Treeö. Operated by the Richland County Historical Society. Considered to be the most perfect Gothic House in the U.S.! We welcome small clubs or family groups! Designated a literary landmark by the National Friends of the Library Association.

Veterans Memorial Park
This park has a separate monument dedicated to each war the United States has fought, through the Global War on Terrorism. A special monument is honoring the women who have fought.

Category: Marion Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: This park has separate monuments dedicated to each war the United States has fought including the Global War on Terrorsim. A special memorial is dedicated to the woment who have fought for our country. Local citizens donated the funds to make the park possible.

World War Ii Memorial
Located at the main entrance to the Marion Cemetery is the World War II Memorial. This memorial is the largest monument dedicated to the war outside of Washington DC was dedicated in 2001.

Category: Marion Historic Site in Ohio

Description of this Ohio Attraction: Located at the main entrance of the Marion Cemetery is the World War II Memorial. With flags waving and benches filling the walk way to the memorial. This is the largest monument dedicated to the war outside of Washington DC and was dedicated in 2001.

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