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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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