Jefferson, the county seat, is home to four museums.
East Jefferson Street at the tracks
Jefferson, Ohio 44047
440 576-6346
Take a one hour, 12 mile round trip over the last remaining portion of the New York Central's Ashtabula to Pittsburgh High Grade passenger mainline.
Train travels through scenic woodlands and farmland between the quaint village of Jefferson to Carson, a staging yard for Conrail's coal and iron ore operations in Historic Ashtabula Harbor.
Reservations required in October. Souvenirs, snacks, free parking,
Visa and Mastercard accepted.
Departures:
Saturdays and Sundays,
June through October
and only Sunday during
the month of September.
1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
Admission:
Adults:$9.00
Seniors (60+ yrs): $8.00
Children (3 to 12yrs:$6.00
Under 3: Free when held.
Group rates available for 20 with reservation and single payment
Contact:
Frank Rueter 440 576-6346
Or visit their website
AC&J Scenic Line Railroad
or using their other Link:
AC&J Scenic Railroad Site 2
 108 N. Chestnut 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.
Owned and operated by the Ashtabula County Historical Society.
Hours:
Open by appointment
Admission:
Donations Accepted
Contact:ACHS President: Cheryl Shepard
42 East Jefferson Street
Jefferson, Ohio 44047
440 576-2681
The Jefferson Historical Society has several events each month. Call for details.
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 Festival
Old Fashioned Christmas Party
Hours:
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
1 - 4 p.m.
Admission:
Donations Accepted
Contact:
Jeanne Dutton
26 East Cedar St.
Jefferson, Ohio 44047
(Located one hour between Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, PA)
(440) 576-9588
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.
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!
Owners: Judith Kaminski and Janet Pallo
Admission: Adults $5.00, children $4.00
Hours:
January - April = By appointment (please call)
May = Saturdays 11AM - 5PM
June - August = Wednesdays & Saturdays 11AM - 5PM
Sept. - Dec. = Saturdays 11AM - 5PM
Groups = All year by appointment
Bonus: Annual Christmas Program
December 6, 2007(call for reservations)
Admission:
Adults $4
Children: $3.00
Contact: Owners Judith Kaminski and Janet Pallo
Or visit their
Perambulator Museum website
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interested
in area
history?
We can always
use volunteers
to help with
events or in
any other way.
Please call
440-466-7337
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