Museums

Is Hale Farm still open?

September 21, 2008

Yes, you can take a walk through history at Hale Farm & Village all year. Now celebrating their 50th anniversary, Hale Farm is located at 2686 Oak Hill Road near Bath Ohio. For more information call 330-666-3711 or visit www.halefarm.org.

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Is the Cleveland Children's Museum still open?

September 16, 2008

Yes, the Children's Museum of Cleveland is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 10730 Euclid Ave., near University Circle, the Museum offers a variety of activities for children. For information call 216-791-KIDS or visit www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org.

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Can we visit the lighthouse in Cleveland harbor?

August 12, 2008

No, this lighthouse can only be viewed from a distance. Best viewed from the plaza behind the Great Lakes Science Center and the Steamship William G. Mather Museum. However, lake cruises offer close-up views of Cleveland's lighthouses by the Nautica Queen (www.nauticaqueen.com) or the Goodtime III( www.goodtimeiii.com).

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Donna asks where is Flint Ridge?

August 6, 2008

Flint Ridge is located 4 miles north of I-70 in Licking County, Ohio. Flint was highly prized by the Indians who found an abundant supply in the hills between Newark and Zanesville. The museum at Flint Ridge, operated by the Ohio Historical Society, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and [...]

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Is the submarine still at Cleveland harbor?

June 24, 2008

Yes, the U.S.S. Cod, a World War II submarine is based at the East Ninth Street pier in Cleveland. Tours of this retired submarine are available at this National Historic Landmark, call 216-566-8770 for more information.

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Where is John Glenn's museum?

June 23, 2008

The John and Annie Glenn Historic Site is in their hometown of New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn was not interested in a museum but agreed to his house being used for educational purposes, and educational programs are featured. For more information call 740-826-3305 or visit www.johnglennhome.org.

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Can you tell me about a serpent mound in Ohio?

May 31, 2008

The Serpent Mound located in Peebles, Ohio, is the largest and finest serpent effigy in the United States. It was built by ancient moundbuilders, and today is managed by the Ohio Historical Society. The Serpent Mound State Memorial is located at 3850 State Route 73, about 4 miles northwest of Locust Grove in [...]

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Our family will visit Columbus this summer – need suggestions on things to do.

May 11, 2008

Columbus has a plethora of activities for every member of the family. Visit COSI Columbus, a hands-on activities center, or Blooms & Butterflies at the Franklin Park Conservatory. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is great and soon will open a new waterpark – Zoombezi Bay. For more about Columbus visit www.ExperienceColumbus.com.

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Where is the National Road?

March 28, 2008

The National Road was built over 200 years ago to connect the eastern United States to what was then the west, stretching from Baltimore, Maryland to St. Louis, Missouri. In Ohio the road runs along the southern part of the state, and portions are still visable along U.S. Route 40. For more information [...]

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