Farmers' Castle Museum and Education Center/ Belpre Historical Society
| Address | 509 Ridge Street, P.O. Box 731 Belpre, OH 45714 |
| Phone | (740) 423-7632 or (740) 423-7367 or (740) 423-7588 |
| history@belprehistory.org | |
| Web Site | www.belprehistory.org |
Belpre Historical Society
Dedicated to the preservation of the past to educate for the future.
Phone: 740-423-7588 www.history@belprehistory.org
Plan a visit to the Farmers’ Castle Museum Education Center for a look into the past of the second oldest settlement (1789) in the territory north and west of the
- An 1840’s ‘C’ Spring Carriage, fully restored.
- A working rug Loom on which visitors can learn weaving basics.
- Circa 1886 Parlor furniture and Dolls featured in a Victorian era room.
- A ‘milk finish’ rope bed an 1886 hand crafted comforter, vintage clothing, quilts, travel trunks and luggage, a Walking Wheel, spinning wheels and yarn winders.
- A General Store, School Room & Photo Shoppe
- Southeastern Ohio Underground Railroad Exhibit based on research by Henry R. Burke
- Exhibit Barn featuring a blacksmith’s forge and anvil tools, 19th century carpenters tool box, old machinery and farm implements; ‘Apple’ section highlights the orchard industry and Grandma’s laundry day.
- Hours: April thru October - – Wednesdays and Saturdays, other times by appointment. Allow 1-2 hours
- Suggested donation admission Adults $4, Students $1.
- Allow a minimum of 2 hours if a special Underground Railroad presentation is requested.
- Tour Group rate Adults $3. Complimentary admission for tour group leader and motor coach driver.
Meeting Room:
Our meeting room is equipped with audio/visual aids capabilities; will seat 35-40 people theatre style; can set up room meeting style w/tables for 15-20; no food service, catering allowed.
Contact person – Nancy M. Sams, 740-423-7588 (answering machine)
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