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Barnesville, Ohio

Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum Field Trip to Track Rocks

Published on June 20, 2023 by Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum

The Belmont County Historical Society is sponsoring a field trip to the Barnesville Petroglyph, known locally as Track Rocks, on July 13th, 2023. John Boilegh, an anthropologist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, will lead the tour.

Track Rocks is located just a few miles from Barnesville. The carvings were made by Native Americas that once lived in the area. Some researchers believe they could have been made as early as 500 BC.

The tour will depart from the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum, located at 532 North Chestnut Street in Barnesville, Ohio, at 9:30 AM sharp. Be sure to wear comfortable and sturdy shoes, and cameras are permitted. After visiting the site, we will return to the museum for further discussion of the site.

The event if free to attend, but donations will be accepted. No registration is necessary for the event.

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.


Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum to Host Victorian Christmas Tea

Published on November 1, 2022 by Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum

Barnesville, Ohio – The Belmont County Historical Society is hosting two Victorian Christmas Teas at the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum in Barnesville, Ohio. There will be a tea on both Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd at 11:30 AM.

The teas will take place among our decorations for the Magic of Christmas Tours. All 26 rooms of the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum have been decorated by society and community members.

The public is invited to attend the Victorian Christmas Tea. The fee is $20 per person. Reservations and pre-payments are required by November 29th, 2022. To make reservations, please call 740-695-0766 or 740-425-2228. Checks can be made payable to the Belmont County Historical Society, and can be mailed to PO Box 434, Barnesville, OH 43713.

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.


Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum to Display Quilt Collection

Published on August 29, 2022 by Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum

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.