Barnesville, Ohio – During the month of September, the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum will feature a display of antique quilts from their collection.
All of the quilts in the museum’s collection are handmade by local quilters, with some dating back to the 1860s through the 1890s. The quilts are from a wide range of styles, with designs ranging from ‘crazy’ quilts to those with specific intricate designs.
Visitors will be able to see the quilt display as part of the regular admission to the museum. The cost of admission is $8 for adults and $2 for students, or free for members of the Belmont County Historical Society.
The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum will be open through the end of September, with regular hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. In addition, the museum will have extended hours during the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival, including Friday, September 23rd from 12:00 – 4:00 PM, Saturday, September 24th from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sunday, September 25th from 12:00 – 4:00 PM.
For more information on this and future events, visit the museum’s website. Information can also be found on the museum’s Facebook page and on Instagram.
The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum is located on State Route 800 in Barnesville, Ohio. Completed in 1893, the museum consists of 26 rooms. This award-winning, Romanesque Revival mansion has been restored and furnished with the finest of Victorian-era pieces. The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum is owned and operated by the Belmont County Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Barnesville, Ohio – The Belmont County Historical Society will be hosting a Painting and Tea Party on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.
Guests will be painting a fall-themed pumpkin still life on a 16 x 20 inch canvas under the instruction of board member Kathy Messenger. In addition to the instruction, guests will be served tea and light refreshments.
The event will take place at the gazebo at the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum, located at 532 North Chestnut Street in Barnesville, Ohio. The cost of the event will be $50, and all materials, including canvas, will be provided.
Preregistration and payment are required. The deadline for both is August 15th. Spots for this event are limited, so you are encouraged to register early. To register for the event or for additional information, you can contact Kathy at 740-425-2926.
For more information on this and future events, visit the museum’s website. Information can also be found on the museum’s Facebook page and on Instagram.
The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum is located on State Route 800 in Barnesville, Ohio. Completed in 1893, the museum consists of 26 rooms. This award-winning, Romanesque Revival mansion has been restored and furnished with the finest of Victorian-era pieces. The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum is owned and operated by the Belmont County Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Contact Information:
Belmont County Historical Society &
Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum
Kathy Messenger
740-425-2926
info@belmontcountymuseum.com
Barnesville, Ohio – The Belmont County Historical Society is sponsoring a field trip to Newark Earthworks and Flint Ridge on July 25th, 2022. John Boilegh, an anthropologist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, will lead the tour.
The Newark Earthworks are the largest set of geometric earthen enclosures in the world. Already a National Historic Landmark, in 2006, the State of Ohio designated the Newark Earthworks as “the official prehistoric monument of the state.” Interpretive signage around the park will help to explain the significance of the site and why American Indians regard the Newark Earthworks as a sacred site.
Please note, the parking lots are a moderate distance from earthworks and museum. A paved path with some steps provides access to the museum but there is no direct walkway to the center of the Great Circle.
Flint Ridge is a nearly eight-mile-long vein of high-quality flint located in Licking and Muskingum counties of eastern Ohio. Hundreds of quarry pits and workshop sites are scattered across more than 2,000 acres of ridge top. Flint Ridge seems to have been well known in the ancient world, as small amounts of it have been found at Native American sites across the present-day eastern United States.
Meet our leader John Boilegh at the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum at 532 N. Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio to carpool and coordinate the drive at 8:30 AM on July 25th. There is no fee to attend, however there may be a donation request at the two sights. Lunch will be on your own. Please wear comfortable clothes and appropriate walking shoes.
For more information on this and future events, visit the museum’s website at belmontcountymuseum.com. Information can also be found on the museum’s Facebook page and on Instagram.
The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum is located on State Route 800 in Barnesville, Ohio. Completed in 1893, the museum consists of 26 rooms. This award-winning, Romanesque Revival mansion has been restored and furnished with the finest of Victorian-era pieces. The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum is owned and operated by the Belmont County Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.