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Attractions
Boyd's Crystal Art Glass
Visitors from around the world watch glass being made. Purchase your first item as a Boyd Glass collector. Camera's Welcome. Factory hours: Monday through Friday, 8am-11am. Showroom hours: April-October 31, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm. November-March 31, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 8am-4pm; Wednesday, 8am-1pm.
Byesville Historical Society & Museum
236 East Main Avenue (at Second Street)
Byesville, Ohio 43723
740-685-2812
Operated by the Byesville Historical Society and housed in a historical bank building, the museum features a collection of antique articles, photographs and documents which chronicle the history of the Byesville area from the mid 1800's to present.
Open May through September, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Special tours offered throughout the year upon request. Donations requested.
Byesville Scenic Railway
All-aboard for a trip back in history as passengers are transported in time to the days when coal mining was king in Guernsey County. Listen to the stories of the local miners, sing along to "I Owe My Soul To the Company Store," and be sure to sit back and relax on this 1 1/2 hour trip. Join us throughout the year for Father's Day, Fall Foliage, Halloween, Veteran's Day and Santa Claus specials.
Tickets are $12.00 Adults and $9.00 Children. Children under 3 free.
Steam weekends all tickets Adults $17.00 and Children $10.00.
2010 Train Schedule
January 1st-April 9th Closed for the season.
April 10th 11am, 1pm & 3pm
May 8th & 9th 11am, 1pm and 3pm Art's Wild West Show
May 15th 1pm & 3pm
May 15th 5pm "Wine Train"
May 22nd & 23rd 11am, 1pm, and 3pm Art's Wild West Show
May 29th & 30th 1pm & 3pm
June 12th & 13th 1pm & 3pm
June 20th 1pm & 3pm "Fathers Day Ride" Fathers ride for 1/2 price.
June 26th & 27th 11am, 1pm & 3pm
July 10th & 11th 11am & 1pm
July 24th & 25th 11am & 1pm
August 7th & 8th 11am & 1pm
August 21nd & 22nd 11am & 1pm
September 4th & 5th 11am, 1pm and 3pm
September 18th & 19th 1 & 3pm
October 2nd 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm
October 3rd 1pm & 3pm
October 9th & 10th 1pm & 3pm "Fall Foliage Rides"
October 9th 5pm "Wine Train"
October 16th & 17th 1pm & 3pm "Fall Foliage Rides"
October 22nd & 23rd 7pm & 8pm "Spirit of Halloween Train Rides"
October 31st 1pm & 3pm
November 6th & 7th 1pm & 3pm Veterans ride free both days
November 20th & 21st 1pm & 3pm
December 4th & 5th 1pm & 3pm "Spirit of Christmas Train Rides"
December 11th & 12th 1pm & 3pm "Spirit of Christmas Train Rides"
Information: 1-800-933-5480 or 740-432-2022 or www.bsrw.org.
To schedule your group tour please call 1-800-688-3116.
Degenhart Paperweight & Glass Museum **Included in the Glass Pass
Features exhibits on glass making and its history in Cambridge and the Ohio Valley. A gift shop and research library are available for use. Open May through October: Tuesday through Saturday10am-4pm. Closed on all major holidays. Special tours can be arranged. Admission: Regular $1.50, Seniors $1, AAA $ 1. Any tour group of 10 or more admitted free.
Dickens Victorian Village
Historic Downtown Cambridge
740-432-2022 or 1-800-933-5480
www.DickensVictorianVillage.com
Olde England and history come alive in Historic Downtown Cambridge with lifelike figures representing scenes from Victorian Society. Experience all 60 displays in this innovative public art exhibition as you take a stroll amidst Cambridge's charming streetscape, striking architecture, and eclectic shops and eateries.
The Guernsey County Farmers Market
Over 25 small farmers and producers gather on the Court House Square under a canopy of trees on a lush lawn in historic Downtown Cambridge. Every Friday from May through October from 9a.m. to 1p.m. Enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables that include berries, pumpkins and gourds, starter vegetables, flowers & plants, herbs - live and fresh cut, hanging baskets, maple syrup, local honey, seasoning blends, frozen local meats, organic produce, baked goods plus a limited number of handmade crafts & art that includes jewelry, candles, clothing, Amish made baskets, and indoor and outdoor yard art. Live music fills the air during the market adding to the festive atmosphere.
Guernsey County Genealogical Society Library
P.O. Box 661
125 N. 7th Street
Cambridge, Ohio 43725-0661
740-432-9249
usgennet.org/usa/oh/county/guernsey/gcgs
Located in Historic Downtown Cambridge, researchers can find many genealogical records for Guernsey County at the library including marriage records, birth records, death records, administration dockets, newspaper obituary files, civil court records, probate case files and much more. Varied programs of interest are offered on the first Monday of the month at 6pm. Open Tuesday and Thursday 1pm to 4pm, Wednesday 10am to 5pm. Additional hours by appointment. Public welcome; no charge.
Guernsey County Historical Museum
218 North Eighth Street (one block behind the Courthouse)
P.O. Box 741
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-439-5884
www.gcohmuseum.org165 year old, restored 16 room home museum, containing antique furnishings, products and personal items from Guernsey County and its people. One room features Guernsey Countians of national or worldwide fame; another displays a large collection of Guernsey County pottery and glass. Open April 1 through December 31 on Tues., Thurs., and Sat. 12 Noon to 3 p.m. Open other times and days by appointment. Closed January, February, an  d March. Admission: $3.00.
Hopalong Cassidy Museum
127 S. 10th Street
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-432-3364
www.hcherry.com
Located in Tenth Street Antique Mall, Historic Downtown Cambridge. An extensive collection of products endorsed by William Boyd, a Cambridge native who gained national recognition as the cowboy star Hopalong Cassidy. Hopalong Cassidy, along with his horse Topper, was the hero of twenty-eight western novels written by Clarence E. Mulford in the twenties, thirties, and forties. These books were made into 60 feature films and then into 1 hr. TV programs. Admission to the museum is free.
The John and Annie Glenn Historic Site
Experience History! Learn about life during the Great Depression and the Home Front during WWII through a captivating living history presentation. Open mid April - Labor Day Wed. - Sat. (10 - 4) Sun. (1 - 4) Open after Labor Day - mid October Wed. - Sat. (10 - 3) Sun. (1 - 4) Will open for groups by appointment Adults - $6.00 Seniors (55 & up) - $5.00 Groups of 10 or more - $5.00 ea. Students of all ages - $3.00. Students in organized groups - $2.00 ea. Children under 6 - free
The Living Word Outdoor Drama
Don't miss The Living Word Outdoor Drama in Cambridge, Ohio. Witness the Life and Ministry of Christ on a spectacular 400 panoramic set and America's most authentic recreation of Old Jerusalem! Witness: The Sermon on the Mount - Palm Sunday Entrance - The Last Supper - The Crucifixion - The Resurrection - The Ascension. Significant discounts for groups and AAA. For more information call 740-439-2761, or call the Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau 1-800-933-5480.
Ticket Prices
Adults: $16
Children (4-12): $5
Seniors (60 and up): $13
With AAA Card: $13.00
Group rate for 20 or more adults and/or seniors:$13.00
Mosser Glass, Inc. **Included in Glass Pass
9279 Cadiz Rd. (U.S. Route 22 one-half mile west of I-77)
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-439-1827
information@mosserglass.com
www.mosserglass.comFactory tours 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Gift shop open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided factory tour of artisans at work gathering and pressing the glass into beautiful pieces. Closed (no tours) first two weeks of July. Call for July tour schedule. Group tours welcome.
National Museum Of Cambridge Glass **Included in the Glass Pass
136 S. Ninth Street
Cambridge Ohio 43725
740-432-4245
www.cambridgeglass.org
www.glasspass.org
Open April thru October; Wednesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Closed Easter and July 4. Admission: $4; Seniors, $3; and children 12 and under are free.
In addition to the 6,000 piece glass display area of Cambridge Glass which was manufactured in 1903-1958, mannequins are used to demonstrate how glass was gathered from the furnace, formed into its final shape, and then etched, gold decorated or engraved. Highlighting the museum tour are three feature display rooms that change yearly: one features a dining room setting that brings memories of elegance and a time gone by when people dressed for dinner; another features the company sample room setting as visitors gaze through the actual door that once opened to visitors to The Cambridge Glass Factory and now plays a part in showing what may have been seen in the Cambridge sample room; the third is a room that features glass collections of members or organizations that may not be publicly viewed elsewhere. An education center permits many hands-on experiences and rubbings can be made using original etching plates. A gift shop is available, with genuine Cambridge glass, other collectible limited-edition glass items and books on glass collecting. 
Stone House Museum
In 1837, Benjamin Kennedy, whose ancestors were from Ireland and Scotland, purchased an 80-acre tract of land in Guernsey County and commissioned the construction of a large two-story house from native sandstone quarried nearby. Don Kennedy, the great-grandson of the builder, occupied it until 1966. The State of Ohio purchased the Kennedy property and surrounding lands to create Salt Fork State Park. Today, the house overlooks the lake and is nestled in the woods. The Kennedy Stone House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 1pm-5pm.
Call the Visitors & Convention Bureau at 1-800-933-5480 for more information.
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