60,000-volume genealogical library, primarily for Ohio family research, including census records, cemetery listings, Bible records, surname files, manuscripts, newspapers, and lineage papers for First Families of Ohio, Society of Civil War Families of Ohio, and Settlers & Builders of Ohio. Write for brochure and publications list. We have material on Ohio's 88 counties and...
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Welcome to Oak Hill Cottage, Mansfield, Ohio’s meticulously restored and preserved Gothic Revival style landmark. While the term cottage today connotes a small dwelling, Oak Hill was built at a time when the term included substantial country cottage-villas, and many visitors today are surprised at its size. It would be difficult to find a...
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OverviewHaunted MansfieldGroupsOverview A museum of fire fighting history from the bucket brigade through internal combustion powered fire engines. Includes reproductions of a turn-of-the-century fire station and a part of Main Street in downtown Mansfield featuring the famous Coney Island. Picture shows a 1900 American Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine (4th size). Hours: Mid May though Mid...
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OverviewThe Shawshank TrailGroupsMeetingsOverview Experience America's most famous farm, the 900 acre country estate of Pulitzer Prize winning author, farmer and conservationist, Louis Bromfield. Our Visitor Center is full of interactive displays, and home to the Malabar Farm Gift Shop featuring unique Ohio-made items, Bromfield's books, and farm fresh products. Walk through the barn and visit...
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Spend a Day at Kingwood Center GardensEnter through the stunning Garden Gateway visitor center and follow the brick pathways through flourishing gardens, past lovely fountains, ponds, and inviting spaces to pause and refresh. OverviewGroupsMeetingsOverview The former home and historic garden estate of Charles Kelley King, open all year-round, welcomes guests in the Garden Gateway visitor...
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