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The Glass Pass
The Glass Pass is your exclusive personal ticket to a glass adventure. The Glass Pass will provide you special discounted admission to 11 of the most historic and interesting glass attractions in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.  You may visit each attraction only once, but the pass itself never expires! Each site cancels the pass in a unique way, making the pass itself a collectible.
It's easy, fun, and best of all; you can get it at any participating Tourist Information Center or glass attraction.
For more information and to receive a brochure, visit any of the following websites:

www.visitguernseycounty.com 
www.belmontcountytourism.org                                             

www.mariettaohio.org
www.lccvb.com
www.washpatourism.org
www.greaterparkersburg.com
www.noblecountyohio.com

The Andrew Kachilla Center For Arts
727 Wheeling Avenue
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-432-2432
Located in downtown Cambridge, 1 block West of the Courthouse. Dedicated to the local folk artist Andy Kachilla, the non-profit Kachilla Center displays his work, and the works of several prominent local artists, hosts art exhibitions and competitions, and holds art classes for young people and adults. Memberships are available. Admission to the Kachilla Center is free. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
 

Boyd's Crystal Art Glass
1203 Morton Avenue
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-439-2077
www.boydglass.com
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 by appointment only. Special tours offered throughout the year upon request. Donations requested. 

Byesville Scenic Railway
2nd St
Byesville, OH 43723
1-800-933-5480
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 $10.00 Adults and $7.00 Children. Children under 3 free.
Steam weekends all tickets $15.00.
2008 Schedule:
May 17, 18 1pm & 3pm
May 24, 25 11am, 1pm & 3pm
June 1, 8 1pm
June 14, 15 1pm & 3pm Fathers ride free both days
June 22 1pm
June 28, 29 1pm & 3pm
July 5, 6, 19, 20 1pm & 3pm
August 9, 10, 23 & 24 1pm & 3pm
September 6, 7, 20 & 21 1pm & 3pm
October 3 3pm, 5pm, October 4 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and October 5 11am, 1pm 
October 11, 12, 18 & 19 1pm & 3pm Fall Foliage
October 27 & 28 6:30pm, 7:30pm & 8:30pm Halloween & Fall Foilage
November 1 & 2 1pm & 3pm
November 8 & 9 1pm & 3pm Veterans ride Free both days
December 6, 7, 13 & 14 1pm & 3pm Sprit of Christmas 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.

Cambridge Performing Arts Centre
642 Wheeling Ave.
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-432-7958
Since 1976, The Cambridge Performing Arts Centre has been featuring local talent of all ages in live stage productions. This historic theater, originally known as The Strand Theater; complete with original seats and box office window, continues to provide wholesome family stage entertainment, including ushered reserved seating and concession.

Degenhart Paperweight & Glass Museum 
65323 Highland Hills Road at U.S. Route 22 and I-77
P.O. Box 186
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-432-2626
www.degenhartglass.com 
degmus@clover.net
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: Monday through Friday 9:00am-5pm, Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm. November through April: Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm. 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
740-439-2238 or 1-800-933-5480
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.

Eastern Ohio Art Guild Art Center
P.O. Box 1213
619 Wheeling Ave.
Cambridge, OH 43725
740-432-8100
www.eoagartcenter.org  
At the Eastern Ohio Art Guild Art Center, the works of 30+ artists are available to enjoy and purchase. The scope of these local artists is wide and varied. The constantly changing inventory includes oils, watercolors, photographs, pottery, jewelry and more. All work is created by members of the EOAG, a nonprofit group of artists and art advocates committed to local education and promotion of the arts. Visit the Art Center, across from Theo's Restaurant, Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 5pm.

The Guernsey County Farmers Market
Courthouse Square
740-679-3566 or 740-439-2238
www.guernseycountyfarmersmarket.com
Over 25 small farmers and producers gather each Friday from May through October on the Court House Square under a canopy of trees on a lush lawn in historic Downtown Cambridge. 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. Hours are 9am to 1pm.

Guernsey County Genealogical Society Library
P.O. Box 661
125 N. 7th Street
Cambridge, Ohio 43725-0661
740-432-9249
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/oh/county/guernsey/gcgs/
gccogs@verizon.net

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 
165 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, and March.  Admission: $3.00.

Hopalong Cassidy Museum
127 S. 10th Street
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-432-3364
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 
72 West Main St., P.O. Box 107
New Concord, OH 43762
740-826-3305
www.johnglennhome.org

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
6010 College Hill Road
PO Box 1481
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-439-2761                                                                                                                            
www.livingworddrama.org                                                                                                              
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.

2008 Schedule
Drama runs each Friday and Saturday evening June 20 through September 27.
Set Tour and Special Music is 1 hour prior to the show.
Show 8:00pm and begining 1 hour earlier in September.
There will be no performance on July 4th, 2008.
 

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.  
9279 Cadiz Rd. (U.S. Route 22 one-half mile west of I-77)
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-439-1827
mosserglass@jadeinc.com
www.mosserglass.com

Factory 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. Group tours welcome.

National Museum Of Cambridge Glass **Included in the Glass Pass
136 S. Ninth Street
Cambridge Ohio 43725
740-432-4245 
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:  $3; Seniors, $2; 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.

Pennyroyal Opera House

Fairview I-70 exit 198

740-695-6291

www.pennyroyaloperahouse.com

Come visit the place where live bluegrass happens in this quaint restored building along the Historic National Road. Professional bluegrass bands from across the U.S. entertain on Friday evenings to packed houses. Delicious home-made meals are served before each performance. For a schedule and directions, visit their website.

Stone House Museum
Salt Fork State Park
740-439-3521 
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.

Universal Pottery Museum
637 Wheeling Avenue
Located inside the Penny Court Antique Mall
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
740-432-4369
Discover this wonderful private collection of dinnerware produced in Cambridge by Universal Pottery, Inc. Predecessors to Universal Pottery, Inc. included Cambridge Art Pottery, The Guernsey Earthenware Co., The Oxford Pottery Co., and The Atlas-Globe China Company. Pieces of Universal Pottery are available for purchase along with collectors guide books. The Penny Court Antique Mall is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

 

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