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Ohio Museums
Ohio Museums
Below is a list of Ohio Museums. Find detailed information on the Museum entries by clicking on their links.
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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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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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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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Marion County Historical Society Museum at Heritage Hall
W. G.Harding Presidential collection, Wyandot Popcorn Museum
Category: Marion Museum in Ohio
Description of this Ohio Attraction: Visit the A Passion To Play Exhibit now going on at Heritage Hall
What was Marion County’s involvement with the development of the NFL, pro hockey, pro baseball and more? How are Jim Thorpe, Bob Allen, Joseph Abbott and John Darmody connected to Marion? What modern-day sports personalities once called Marion County home or still do?
To find the answers visit the A Passion To Play exhibit open now through April of 2009 at Heritage Hall, 169 E. Church St. Marion, Ohio and learn more about some of the local folks who made it big or who played just for the fun of it.
Any Marion County Resident who has participated in a sanctioned sporting event is invited to bring a photo of themselves with their name, sports activity and date of participation to Heritage Hall when they visit. These images will be placed on our wall of fame within the exhibit and will become a permanent part of the Marion County Historical Society collections after the exhibit closes.
As usual,Marion County Historical Society members get in free! Heritage Hall, The museum of the Marion County Historical Society is open Saturday and Sundays 1-4 PM November, December, March and April. Open by appointment only through January and February. Call 740-387-4255 for more information or to schedule a tour.
The Marion County Historical Society (MCHS), nurtures interest in local history through publishing, lectures, special events, children’s programming and the operation of The Marion County Historical Society Museum located in Marion’s “Old Post Office,” renamed “Heritage Hall” and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Society’s collections which include artifacts, documents, and photographs, are used in exhibitions and programs which enhance understanding of Marion County’s rich history, from prehistoric times to the present day. MCHS’s Harding Presidential Collections chronicle the life and career of Warren G. Harding of Marion, 29th President of the United States.
Also in Heritage Hall:
Rinker/Howser Resource Center
The Marion County Historical Society and the Marion Area Genealogy Society jointly operate the Rinker/Howser Resource Center, a research facility for Marion County and Ohio history. Resources include books, manuscripts, family histories, bound Marion newspapers, videos, audiotapes and Family Tree Maker software.
Wyandot Popcorn Museum
The largest collection of popcorn wagons and machines in the United States. These priceless wagons, restored to their original condition, date back as far as the turn of the century. The Wyandot Popcorn Museum holds the same hours and prices as Heritage Hall. Call 740-387-4255 for more info and or to set up a tour.
Heritage Hall gift shop
We offer publications focusing on Marion County history, popcorn related items and locally produced products as well as Marion and Ohio souvenirs.
Other attractions owned by the Marion County Historical Society
Linn School
The Linn School, built in 1897, had fallen into decay when it was rescued and restored through the partnership of 2 brothers, Oliver and Merle Hamilton along with The Marion County Historical Society and Quality Masonry Company, Inc. of Marion.
Now open to the public, the building is much the same as it was when the Hamilton brothers attended classes there from 1909 to 1917. Linn School is open to the public from 1-4 the 1st and 3rd weekends or the month from May-October and by appointment. The Linn School is located north of Marion a
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Our House Museum
An 1819 restored tavern
Category: Gallipolis Museum in Ohio
Description of this Gallipolis Attraction: The Our House Museum, a restored tavern, originally owned by Henry Cushing and his sister Elizabeth, is in Gallipolis. It was the center of the community's social life for many years. General Lafayette, on his triumphant tour of America, was entertained there on Sunday, May 22, 1825. In 1933, Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Holzer Sr., bought the property and furnished it. In 1936, the house opened as a public museum and was given by the Holzers to the Ohio Historical Society in 1944.
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The Darke County Historical Society
Garst Museum Complex
Category: Greenville Museum near Dayton, Ohio
Description of this Dayton area Attraction: The Darke County Historical Society operates Garst Museum. The main exhibit attractions are The Annie Oakley Center, Crossroads of Destiny, a large collection of memorabilia from broadcaster and world traveler Lowell Thomas, and a gallery of Currier and Ives original prints.
The Annie Oakley Center was opened to the public in 2005. The center is composed of three areas: the fame and fortune hallway, Annie's family and personal life and her professional life with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Many of the artifacts have never before been put on public display. This is the world's largest known collection of Annie Oakley memoribilia.
Crossroads of Destiny is a new exhibit that opened in 2008. Beginning with a premier display of prehistoric tools, the exhibit leads the visitor into the chronicles of Anthony Wayne, Tecumseh, Little Turtle, Blue Jacket, and many other famous frontier legends that participated in the events that formed the Treaty of Greene Ville in 1795.
Other exhibits within the museum collection are the Zachary Lansdowne and USS Shenandoah display, and the Lohmann Brothers telescope display. The museum also houses many early farm implements, early household appliances and other artifacts concerning early Darke County life including a large display of military uniforms dating from the war of 1812.
The Darke County Genealogy library is housed within the museum containing over 5000 surname files, family histories, court records, and other records of interest to persons researching family history.
Garst Museum has five wings and 33,000 square feet of exhibition galleries. You are welcome!!!
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The Madog Center for Welsh Studies
Welsh-American History
Category: Rio Grande Museum near Gallipolis, Ohio
Description of this Gallipolis area Attraction: The Madog Center for Welsh Studies is an outgrowth of the early Welsh-American settlements that have surrounded the University of Rio Grande for nearly 200 years. The mission of the Center is to support the scholarly study of Welsh and Welsh-American culture, history, arts and humantities in North America, through language, music, art, literature, film and drama. The Center has strong links with Wales and offers Rio students the chance to study in Wales, at the Trinity College, Carmarthen.
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Toy & Doll Museum
Antique Toys & Dolls
Category: Marietta Museum in Ohio
Description of this Ohio Attraction: Located in historic Harmar next to the old Harmar Station Train Museum (Now Closed at 206 Gilman Street, the Museum provide a glimpse into the past of what entertained and educated children in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Museum features:
Unique dollhouses, stores, and offices furnished to their respective periods.
Antique metal banks that were both entertaining and taught thriftiness.
A reproduction carousel horse that represents a gentler time of county fairs, cotton candy, lemon fizzes and ice cream on summer nights. Collections of Teddy Bears, Dolls Games and Beloved Old Toys. Newest feature includes a Circus Room with a collection of miniature circus items, animals, wagons, trains, tents, and several circus diaramas.
Hours: 1:00 - 4:00 Fridays & Saturdays
Admission: $3.00 Adults; $1.00 Children; $5.00 for a family
Group Tours can be arranged at any time with prior notice. To schedule a tour please contact : 740-373-2848 - Mrs Rinesmith
blee2@charter.net - Email
206 Gilman Street, Marietta, OH, 45750
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