| Sites of
Interest
While traveling the Amish Country Byway
visitors can enjoy these museums and attractions which focus on the
cultural, historic, and natural resources of the byway. The
museum's focus is denoted accordingly: C=cultural; H=historic;
N=natural.
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Helping Hands Quilt Museum
(C) Mennonite owned and operated. On site museum depicts the
history of quilt making. Large selection of both new and antique
quilts, fabric, stencils and quilting supplies. Amish quilters on
site some days.
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Civil War Museum at West Holmes
High School (C, H) Large collection of
history regalia, especially about the Civil War. Used by the high
school students for research.
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County Line Museum
(C, H)
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Victorian House and Museum (H)
(link to
www.victorianhouse.org ) 28 antique filled rooms of Victorian
splendor in Millersburg. Formerly built by the Brightmans for their
large family of 8 children, the mansion has been restored in its
original entirety.
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Holmes Co. Historical Society (H)
(link to
www.victorianhouse.org ) The Historical Society is located in
the Victorian House and Museum.
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Winesburg Historical Society
(H)
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Amish & Mennonite Heritage
Center (C, H) (link to
http://pages.sssnet.com/behalt/ ) A half hour tour of the
stunning 265' mural-in-the-round entitled Behalt painted by
the late international artist, Heinz Gaugel depicting the
Amish-Mennonite history. There is a bookstore offering books in
German and English text, as well as a gallery and gift shop.
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German Culture Museum (C,
H) An early German/Swiss home site providing travelers with
documentation about the culture and influence on the early settlers
in the area. Furniture and amenities depicting early Amish life.
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Killbuck Valley Museum
(C, H, N) (link to
www.killbuckmuseum.org ) Fossils, geological displays, mastodon
bones, artifacts, one room school, Civil War display, & zoology
display.
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Amish Library Museum
(C, H)
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Winesburg Carriage Museum
(C) 1/2 mile off US 62. Handmade carts, buggies, wagons and
carriages. Three story old-style barn, museum full of sleighs and
guided tours. Admission. Small items like sleigh bells for sale.
Horses and ponies for sale.
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Rastetter's Woolen Mill (C,
H) 2 miles west of Berlin on the south side of SR 39. Established
in 1840, Rastetter Woolen Mill is Holmes County's Oldest business.
It is the ONLY WORKING MILL IN THE US. It specializes in custom rug
weaving, woolen yard goods, coasters, table runners, slipper and
gloves, and other gifts.
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Yoder's Amish Home and Farm (C,H,
N)
http://www.gpubs.com/oac/guide/yodershome.htm 116 acre
Amish working farm. Many of the early Amish settlers were dependent
on agriculture and earned their bread by the sweat of the brow.
Byway visitors can witness the early traditional farming ways and
tour two homes completely furnished in traditional Amish decor.
Features Apple Butter Making and Butchering Days each fall. On site
petting area, buggy and hay rides and crafts round out a visit to
Yoder's Amish Home.
Historical sites and museums within 10
miles of the Amish Country Byway:
Please visit the Holmes County Chamber of
Commerce (link to
www.visitamishcountry.com for more information about these and
other attractions located along the Amish Country Byway.
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