Jefferson, the county seat, is home to four museums.
Jefferson, the county seat, is home to four museums.
Former address 108 N. Chestnut St.
Now moved to 102 E. Jefferson St,
Jefferson, Ohio 44047
440/466-7337
Former address 108 N. Chestnut St.
Now moved to 102 E. Jefferson St,
Jefferson, Ohio 44047
440/466-7337
This tiny two room building is the former office of famed abolitionist Joshua Reed Giddings, lawyer and congressman, and holds his original office furnishings and library. A National Historic Landmark erected in 1823, this building was also the longtime home of Charles A. Garlick, an escaped slave.
This tiny two room building is the former office of famed abolitionist Joshua Reed Giddings, lawyer and congressman, and holds his original office furnishings and library. A National Historic Landmark erected in 1823, this building was also the longtime home of Charles A. Garlick, an escaped slave.
Owned and operated by the Ashtabula County Historical Society.
Hours: Open by appointment
Admission: Donations Accepted
Owned and operated by the Ashtabula County Historical Society.
Hours: Open by appointment
Admission: Donations Accepted
42 East Jefferson StreetJefferson, Ohio 44047440 576-2681 The Jefferson Historical Society has several events each month. Call for details, or
42 East Jefferson StreetJefferson, Ohio 44047440 576-2681 The Jefferson Historical Society has several events each month. Call for details, or
Depot RoadJefferson, Ohio 44047440 576-1282
Depot RoadJefferson, Ohio 44047440 576-1282
The 1872 Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Station with ornate architecture of a bygone era including the exclusive ladies waiting room, the operational wall-hung flush tanks, an original potbelly stove and a 1918 Tuscan Red Caboose. The Depot is on the National Register of Historical places. Guided tours, educational classes and trips.
The 1872 Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Station with ornate architecture of a bygone era including the exclusive ladies waiting room, the operational wall-hung flush tanks, an original potbelly stove and a 1918 Tuscan Red Caboose. The Depot is on the National Register of Historical places. Guided tours, educational classes and trips.
Annual Events:Strawberry FestivalOld Fashioned Christmas Party
Annual Events:Strawberry FestivalOld Fashioned Christmas Party
Hours:Open Memorial Day through Labor Day1 - 4 p.m.
Hours:Open Memorial Day through Labor Day1 - 4 p.m.
Admission:Donations Accepted
Contact: Jeanne Dutton
Owners: Judith Kaminski and Janet Pallo
Admission: Adults $5.00, children $4.00
Hours:
January - April = By appointment (please call) (440) 576-9588
May = Saturdays 11AM - 5PM
June - August = Wednesdays & Saturdays 11AM - 5PM
Sept. - Dec. = Saturdays 11AM - 5PM
Private tours for groups of 6 or more people are available year round by appointment only. Please call today to schedule your groups private tour (440) 576-9588
Bonus: Annual Christmas Program in December (call for reservations) Or visit their website:
Admission:Donations Accepted
Contact: Jeanne Dutton
Owners: Judith Kaminski and Janet Pallo
Admission: Adults $5.00, children $4.00
Hours:
January - April = By appointment (please call) (440) 576-9588
May = Saturdays 11AM - 5PM
June - August = Wednesdays & Saturdays 11AM - 5PM
Sept. - Dec. = Saturdays 11AM - 5PM
Private tours for groups of 6 or more people are available year round by appointment only. Please call today to schedule your groups private tour (440) 576-9588
Bonus: Annual Christmas Program in December (call for reservations) Or visit their website:
26 East Cedar St.Jefferson, Ohio 44047(Located one hour between Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, PA)(440) 576-9588
26 East Cedar St.Jefferson, Ohio 44047(Located one hour between Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, PA)(440) 576-9588
Museum Description:
Museum Description:
The only museum of its kind in the world offering more than 185 antique baby carriages (perambulators). The world's largest known collection of early wicker baby and doll carriages. Handmade from natural fibers and fashioned into intricate, ornate designs and distinctive shapes, each carriage is a work of art. Unique displays of pre-1900 children's sleds, dolls, velocipedes, farm wagons, toys, books, games and many other items are also on exhibit.
The only museum of its kind in the world offering more than 185 antique baby carriages (perambulators). The world's largest known collection of early wicker baby and doll carriages. Handmade from natural fibers and fashioned into intricate, ornate designs and distinctive shapes, each carriage is a work of art. Unique displays of pre-1900 children's sleds, dolls, velocipedes, farm wagons, toys, books, games and many other items are also on exhibit.
This truly is a one of a kind museum with two remarkable owners. The owners of the museum, Judy and Janet, are twins who have and are dedicating their lives to the preservation of the victorian era. Nestled in a tiny town of Jefferson, Ohio the museum has been in existence over fifteen years
This truly is a one of a kind museum with two remarkable owners. The owners of the museum, Judy and Janet, are twins who have and are dedicating their lives to the preservation of the victorian era. Nestled in a tiny town of Jefferson, Ohio the museum has been in existence over fifteen years
Museum Store: Offers 14k gold miniature carriage ornaments designed after the rare antique baby carriages Perfect gifts for collecting and the holidays!
Museum Store: Offers 14k gold miniature carriage ornaments designed after the rare antique baby carriages Perfect gifts for collecting and the holidays!