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Bob Evans Farm Homestead Museum
Homestead Museum, Craft Barn and Events
Category: Rio Grande Museum near Gallipolis, Ohio
Description of this Gallipolis area Attraction: The Bob Evans Farm is home to the Homestead Museum, The Craft Barn, the original Bob Evans Restaurant and many unique events. The museum reflects the fascinating background of Bob Evans, Inc., along with the history of the Homestead and Gallia County. The large, brick farmhouse, housing the Museum, features lifelike displays and family memorabilia. Guest of the museum may sit at the reconstructed counter of the original Steakhouse, owned by Bob Evans, and see a reproduction of Bob and Jewell Evans, "at work", filming their first television ads.
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Campus Martius Museum
Ohio Historical Society Museum
Category: Marietta Museum in Ohio
Description of this Ohio Attraction: The Campus Martius Museum highlights migration in Ohio's history. The museum is on the site of the first organized American settlement in the Northwest Territory. Founded by the Ohio Company of Associates in 1788, Campus Martius was a fort that served as home for some of the pioneers while they established Marietta. The restored Rufus Putnam house, part of the original fort, is now enclosed within a wing of the museum. Behind the museum is the Ohio Company's Land Office.
Exhibits on the main floor of the museum pertain to this early settlement and contain many of the original pioneer artifacts. They explore the prehistoric Indian populations that occupied this area and relations with the historic Indians as the white settlers moved in. These exhibits also deal with the organization of the Ohio Company of Associates, surveying of the land, early government in the old Northwest Territory, and life in eighteenth century Marietta. A separate area exhibits a variety of material from the Marietta area down through the years, from items of household furnishings, to toys, to tools, to fire prevention equipment.
The focus of the exhibit Paradise Found and Lost: Migration in the Ohio Valley, 1850-1970 goes beyond Ohio's early settlement. It explores two later waves of migration that shaped the state's history: the movement of many rural Ohioans to cities between 1850 and 1910, and the influx of Appalachians from Kentucky and West Virginia into Ohio's indutrial centers such as Dayton and Akron between 1910 and 1970.
The exhibit includes 90 objects from OHS collections, ranging from an early mechanized seed drill to a jacket worn during performances by contemporary country music singer Dwight Yoakam, the son of Appalachian emmigrants. In addition to artifacts, exhibits contain audio accounts taken from diaries and journals kept by these people on the move, video views of factory and city life, and interactive computer programs showing migration patterns and Ohio's economic development.
A changing exhibit gallery presents temporary exhibits on various topics pertaining to the overall museum theme throughout the course of the year. Please call for the latest scheduled exhibits or look at the Society's calendar.
A classroom allows OHS educators to present workshops as well as to conduct distance learning sessions for Ohio school classrooms through computer networks such as Ohio SchoolNet.
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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Experience Pure Natural Fun at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Category: Columbus Zoo in Ohio
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Description of this Columbus Attraction: Located along the banks of the Scioto River, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a picturesque setting of naturalistic wildlife habitats – including an endangered manatees exhibit, gardens, picnic areas, recreational facilities and a golf course. Made famous by Jungle Jack Hanna, the zoo is home to over 700 wildlife species and more than 6,000 specimens.
Visit Asia Quest, new in 2006. It's big fun. An experience so huge, we had to call it a quest. Asia Quest captures the amazing animal and habitat diversity of the world's largest continent. On your journey, you'll encounter sun bears, red pandas, colorful pheasants - and the magnificient by endangered Siberian tiger. Make a return quest in the fall when Asia Quest's secon phase opens and you'll come face to face with giant fruit bats, lanurs, cranes and muntjac.
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Category: Cleveland National Park in Ohio
Description of this Cleveland Attraction: Just a short drive from the major metropolitan areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park protects 33,000 acres along the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Though such a short distance from urban environments, the park is worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the "crooked river," as named by American Indians—gives way to rolling floodplain, steep valley walls and ravines, and lush upland forests. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a refuge for flora and fauna, and provides both recreation and solitude for Northeastern Ohio's residents and visitors. Park trails, from rugged backcountry hiking trails to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, a graded biking and hiking trail, offer something for everyone.
The park has a rich cultural legacy as well. Remains of the Ohio & Erie Canal, which traveled through the valley in the 19th and early 20th centuries, offer a glimpse into the past. Sustainable farming ventures help preserve the valley's agricultural heritage.
Whether you want to hike, bike, birdwatch, picnic, golf, fish, ski, ride Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, explore the history of the Ohio & Erie Canal, or attend national park ranger-guided programs, concerts, and art exhibits, Cuyahoga Valley National Park has it all. Come experience the park today!
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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historic Park
Category: Dayton National Park in Ohio
Description of this Dayton Attraction: Dayton Aviation Heritage commemorates three exceptional men - Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright, and Paul Laurence Dunbar - and their work in the Miami Valley.
Through the invention of powered flight, Wilbur and Orville made significant contributions to human history. In their Dayton, Ohio, bicycle shop these two men, self-trained in the science and art of aviation, researched and built the world's first power-driven, heavier-than-air machine capable of free, controlled, and sustained flight. The Wrights also perfected their invention during 1904 and 1905 in their hometown of Dayton.
Paul Laurence Dunbar achieved national and international acclaim in a literary world that was almost exclusively reserved for whites. This gifted and prolific writer produced a body of work that included novels, plays, short stories, lyrics, and over 400 published poems. His work, which reflected much of the African American experience in America, contributed to a growing social consciousness and cultural identity for African Americans in the United States.
The park is a cooperative effort between the National Park Service and four partners. The sites are The Wright Cycle Company Complex (The Wright Cycle Company bulding and the Wright-Dunbar Intepretive Center and Aviation Trail Visitor Center); Huffman Prairie Flying Field and Huffman Prairie Flying Field Intepretive Center; John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center; and the Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial.
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Dublin Arts Center
community arts facility
Category: Dublin Art Museum near Columbus, Ohio
Description of this Columbus area Attraction: The Dublin Arts Center is a community arts facility housed in a historic 1940s era estate, located on six acres along the Scioto River. The Center is home to the Dublin Arts Council Gallery, featuring rotating exhibitions by local, national and international artists; and the Dublin Arts Council Gift Shop, which offers work by local and regional artists who specialize in creating items that are beautiful, functional and affordable. The Arts Center also includes classroom space, a photography darkroom, and a ceramics studio, where we offer classes and workshops for all ages in the visual, performing and literary arts.
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Farmers' Castle Museum and Education Center
Historical Museum
Category: Belpre Museum in Ohio
Description of this Ohio Attraction: The Farmers' Castle Museum is home to the Belpre Historical Society. The original Farmer's Castle Fort housed many of Belpre's original settlers from 1791 - 1794 during the Indian Wars, including Bathsheba Rouse, the first female school teacher in the Ohio and Northwest Territory. Other firsts include a public library and a floating mill. The Museum is open on Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 pm during the summer months, other times by appointment. On display is a ca-1840 C-Spring Boot Carriage, built by the Brewster Carriage Company of Brewster, New York. Also see a pre-1900 pump Organ, a model of the Ferry Boat "Nina Paden" that ran between Belpre and Parkersburg, WV before the bridge was built, a model of the Mill Branch Covered Bridge, a Grandfather clock ca-1815, old Farming tools, Many artifacts of early Belpre, a seat from the 1904 Belpre B&O Railroad station, History and Photographs of the early families of Belpre, and Belpre High School Year Books from the 1930's to 1998
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Haunted Hollow
Affordable family fun for Halloween
Category: Conneaut Attraction Packages in Ohio
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Description of this Ohio Attraction: Haunted Hollow is located adjacent to the famous Tinker's Hollow in Conneaut, Ohio. We are featuring the Haunted Hollow Trail, a 3/4 mile spooky hike, complete with ghost's, ghoul's, goblin's, the lost fisherman, the graveyard & haunted hunters cabin. We also have hayrides, pony rides, games, a petting zoo, costume contest's & scavenger hunt's. Full concession stand & clean port-a-potty on ground's. Open Sat., Oct. 25th, Sun., Oct. 26th, Fri., Oct. 31st, Sat., Nov. 1st & Sun., Nov. 2nd. Please visit our website at http://krisszuba.tripod.com/ for more info or call (440)594-2110.
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Historic Bear's Mill
Bear's Mill, built in 1849, is an authentic grist mill.
Category: Greenville Historic Site near Dayton, Ohio
Description of this Dayton area Attraction: Built in 1849, Bear's Mill is an authentic example of a stonegrinding flourmill of its time. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, it is still in use today to grind yellow cornmeal, soft whole wheat flour, cracked wheat and rye flour. The buhr stones are powered by water from the Greenville Creek.
Everyone who comes to Bear’s Mill during business hours is welcome to take a free self-guided tour of the 4 story structure and take a walk in the scenic woods surrounding the mill. Guided tours may be scheduled for a fee.
The first floor of the mill is a store and art gallery where one can purchase the mill flours and other gourmet sundries and giftware. The mill offers a line of gift boxes and custom baskets. A special feature is handmade pottery by the Bear’s Mill potters and artwork by regional artists.
Bear's Mill is run by ‘The Friends of Bear’s Mill’ (a non profit organization whose mission is to preserve and keep the mill open to the public for touring and educational purposes). One of the sources of income for the mill is through store sales, so if you visit the mill and do not wish to make a purchase, please drop a gift in the donation box on your way out. It helps to keep the mill open for all to see.
HOURS
January - March
Thursday and Friday 11-5, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-5
April - November
Tuesday - Friday 11-5, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-5
December
Sunday - Friday 11-5, Saturday 9-5
Closed Christmas Day
BEAR'S MILL
6450 Arcanum-Bear's Mill Road, Greenville, Ohio 45331
Phone: 937-548-5112
Fax: 937-547-6044
E-mail: bearsmill@embarqmail.com
Web: www.bearsmill.com
DIRECTIONS
From Greenville: Take Route 36 East for 5 miles. Turn right onto Arcanum-Bear's Mill Road and drive 1/4 mile. The Mill is on the right.
From Dayton (approximately 35 miles): Take Route I-75 North to Route I-70 West. Take I-70 to Route 49 North (Exit 24). Continue on 49 through Phillipsburg until you come to the second flashing yellow light (approximately 10 miles). At the light, turn right onto Arcanum-Bear's Mill Road. Bear's Mill is 6 miles on the left.
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Hoover Historical Center
Hoover family Victorian home features Hoover Co history
Category: North Canton Museum near Akron, Ohio
Description of this Akron area Attraction: A vibrant part of Walsh University, this small museum has a large history telling the story of the unique history of the Hoover family and business (yes, the vacuum cleaner business). "Sweeping Changes" unfolds in the Victorian farmhouse at the Hoover Historical Center, the Hoover family home located on the family homestead.Something for everyone to experience with elegant Victorian decor, furnishings, vintage ladies'fashions,and war memorabilia. Interactives with vintage manual vacuums, the first 1908 Hoover, recorded advertising songs and more. Gift Shoppe offering Hoover 100th Anniversary T-shirts. Award-winning herb gardens complement the grounds.
“Sew Many Memories” Quilt Show
Unique showing of quilts that reflect North Canton community history. Display includes a full size “Crazy Quilt” which is believed to date late 1800s bearing names of families from North Canton (then known as New Berlin), an 1845 coverlet made by New Berlin resident Isaac Shafer, and quilts on loan from North Canton Heritage Society.
Walsh University: 50 Golden Years
Nostalgic pieces of Walsh’s proud past combined with current technology reflect the story of growth and expansion that has produced an exemplary faith-based University. Tours hourly, 1-4 p.m., Weds.-Sat. Closed mid-December – February & major holidays.
The Center offers a variety of programs that have grown to become favored traditions in the community:
Ø An 1860s base ball club, the Hoover Sweepers, play vintage base ballfrom May – September. Visit www.hooversweepers.com for schedule and the rules of the 1860s the Sweepers honor.
Outdoor storytelling is held each summer by some of the area’s best storytellers.
Ø An annual "Christmas On Hoover Farm" includes Santa & Mrs. Claus, live holiday music and a Christmas tree in every display room while ladies in vintage attire bake cookies in the old-fashioined cast iron stove.Christmas caroling through Hoover Park on horse-drawn wagon is part of the agenda. Held the first Sunday in December.
The Center is located at 1875 East Maple Street inside Hoover Park (original family farmland)m, Walsh University's north campus, in North Canton, Ohio.
Tours are conducted hourly, 1-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, March – mid-December. Advance reservations are required for groups of 8 or more, and morning reservations are available. Admission is $5 – under 12, Free. Comps for tour bus driver and escort.
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Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historic Park
Category: Chillicothe National Park in Ohio
Description of this Ohio Attraction: From about 200 BC to AD 500, the Ohio River Valley was a focal point of the prehistoric Hopewell culture. The term Hopewell describes a broad network of beliefs and practices among different Native American groups over a large portion of eastern North America. The culture is characterized by the construction of enclosures made of earthen walls, often built in geometric patterns, and mounds of various shapes. Visible remnants of Hopewell culture are concentrated in the Scioto River valley near present-day Chillicothe, Ohio. The most striking Hopewell sites contain earthworks in the form of squares, circles, and other geometric shapes. Many of these sites were built to a monumental scale, with earthen walls up to 12 feet high outlining geometric figures more than 1000 feet across. Conical and loaf-shaped earthen mounds up to 30 feet high are often found in association with the geometric earthworks.
The park contains nationally significant archeological resources including large earthwork and mound complexes that provide an insight into the social, ceremonial, political, and economic life of the Hopewell people. The park visitor center features museum exhibits, an orientation film, book sales area, and self-guided and guided tours.
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