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!

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