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EDUCATION GUIDE Your ticket to explore all of Tuscarawas County, Ohio's homeschool & traditional education opportunities
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From Group Tour Manager: Julie Levengood
Welcome to Tuscarawas County! We are a family-friendly region with unique and inviting museums, inspiring historical sites, beautiful landscapes, and exciting theatre venues. In addition to being the gateway to Ohio's Amish Country, Tuscarawas County is the home of two National Historic Landmarks: The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum and Historic Zoar Village.
This guide will offer you a glimpse into the multiple opportunities available for students and parents alike. Along with our historical sites, museums, and attraction programs, we invite you to explore our trails and park adventures. Be sure to visit our calendar of events page for experiences tailored to families and homeschool students.
Stop by our Welcome Center at 124 East High Ave. in New Philadelphia to say ‘hi’ and pick up a copy of our Tuscarawas County Visitors Guide for a full listing of hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Information can also be found by calling 1-800-527-3387 or on our website at www.travelTUSC.com. History Page 3
Museums Ernest Warther Museum & Gardens Page 4
Theater & Arts Page 5
Trails Page 6
Parks Page 7
Calendar of Events Page 8-10
Fort Laurens
Located in northeast Ohio on I-77, Tuscarawas County is less than 2 hours from the Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh Historic Zoar Village regions. HISTORY
Historic Schoenbrunn Village Our Rich History
Historic Schoenbrunn Village Fort Laurens
1982 E. HIGH AVE, NEW PHILA, OH 44663 11067 FORT LAURENS RD., BOLIVAR, OH 44612 740-922-6776 800-283-8914 | FORTLAURENS.ORG Established in 1772 as the first Christian settlement Ohio’s only Revolutionary War Fort. The outline in Ohio, this Moravian mission organized by David of the fort remains along with artifacts found Zeisberger and the Delaware Indians offers visitors during archaeological digs. The Fort Laurens a unique glimpse into life during the time of the museum offers a video of the history of the fort American Revolution. Guests can explore 16 along with Colonial Era artifacts and weaponry. reconstructed log buildings on the original sites along with a museum and the original cemetery. Historic Gnadenhutten
352 S CHERRY ST, GNADENHUTTEN, OH 44629 Historic Zoar Village 740-254-4143 | GNADEN.COM
198 MAIN STREET, ZOAR, OH 4469 7 Meaning "Huts of Grace", was the site of the 800-262-6195 | HISTORICZOARVILLAGE.COM massacre of 96 Christian Native Americans Recently named a National Historic Landmark, during the Revolutionary War period. President celebrates the life and times of the 200 German Theodore Roosevelt called this tragedy the Separatists seeking religious freedom that thrived for “black stain on the frontier character that time over 80 years as a successful communal society. can not wash away.” This historical park and Explore the unique and tranquil Zoar Gardens while museum located on the original grounds pays visiting the historic buildings with costumed guides. tribute to the memory of the settlement.
SCHOENBRUNN IS HOME TO OHIO'S FIRST CIVIL FUN FACT CODE, CHURCH & SCHOOL DESTINATION LEARNING | 3 MUSEUMS
Reeves Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum
Museums Reeves Victorian Home & Carriage House 325 E IRON AVE, DOVER, OH 4 4 6 2 2 800-815-2794 | DOVERHISTORY.ORG Dennison Railroad Depot Museum Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and home to Dover industrialist and banker Jeremiah E. 400 CENTER STREET, DENNISON, OHIO 44621 740-922-6776 | DENNISONDEPOT.ORG Reeves, this 19th century mansion will be sure to delight guests with beautifully restored rooms and original Also known as Dreamsville, USA to the 1.5 million Reeves family furnishings. The Carriage House features soldiers that stopped by the Dennison Canteen during the Reeves family sleigh and 1892 hansom carriage along WWI and WWII. This former railroad hub and with a Rauch and Lang electric car, orchestral Regina National Historic Landmark will help you travel back in music box, and restored doctor’s buggy. time as to experience the beautifully restored 1873 Pennsylvania Railroad Depot featuring railroad cars and interactive learning for the kids. Uhrichsville Clay Museum
330 N MAIN ST, UHRICHSVILLE, OH 44683 Ernest Warther Museum & Gardens 740-922-5455 | FACEBOOK.COM/UHRICHSVILLECLAYMUSEUM 331 KARL AVE, DOVER, OH 44622 Located in what was once known as the Clay Capital of the 330-343-7513 | THEWARTHERMUSEUM.COM World, this museum offers the rich history of the rise in the Students can learn about and experience a regional artist, genius, clay pipe and brick manufacturing that dominated the area. and inventor. The Warther family values education, as their great- See the unique products of the times and be sure to check out grandfather only had a second grade education but understood the folk arts created by the clay workers and ask to see a the value of learning, which kept him reading and developing his ‘whimsy’. knowledge throughout the course of his life to make up for what he lacked formally. Ernest Warther welcomed over 20,000 Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum students each year into the museum. They promote the value of learning through a multitude of examples in history, engineering, 213 SMOKEY LANE RD SW, SUGARCREEK, OH 44681 mathematics, art, and ingenuity. Students are able to walk 3 3 0-852-4676 | .AGEOFSTEAMROUNDHOUSE.ORG through a local, 1920’s style home, see self-sustainable gardening, The private collection of 20 locomotive engines of the late Jerry Jacobson is and a genuine piece of local and regional history. Educators are showcased at the Age of Steam Roundhouse. The 115-foot turntable offers an invited to engage in before, during, and post visit activities with impressive glimpse into the former life of this 18 stall brick roundhouse. See students to enhance the experience. The museum aligns with freight and passenger cars as well as steam engines currently being restored to multiple state standards at every grade level. their former glory. A tour of this facility requires proper shoes that cover the entire foot. (no sandals, flip flops or beach shoes)
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Little Theater of Tuscarawas County
466 CARRIE AVE NW, NEW PHILADELPHIA 330.343.4012 | THELITTLETHEATREONLINE.ORG Community theater offering comedy, musical, drama, and children's productions. A full schedule of shows can be found on the theater's website.
Ohio Star Theater
Ohio Star Theater 1387 OLD STATE RT. 39, SUGARCREEK, OH 44681 8 5 5 - 3 4 4-7547 | DHGROUP.COM/THEATER Family-friendly entertainment for audiences of all ages can be found at the Ohio Star Theater. Located on the Dutch Valley campus, at the gateway to Ohio’s Amish County, this 500 seat venue presents a schedule of faith based concerts, musicals, and special guest artists to the stage.
Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Kent State University at Tuscarawas
330 UNIVERSITY DR., NEW PHILA, OH 44663 330.308.6404 | KENT.EDU/TUSCPAC Located on the regional campus of Kent State University, this 1,100 seat theatre is a state-of-the-art venue that offers visitors a variety of touring Broadway shows, musicals and comedic entertainment from some of the industry’s top names. Public and private schools along with homeschool groups are offered the opportunity to participate in the Class Acts series. These performances are directed at a variety of age groups during the school year. Call the PAC box office for more information and show schedules.
Performing Arts Center Trumpet in the Land
600 TRUMPET DR NE, NEW PHILA, OH 44663 3 3 0-364-5111 | TRUMPETINTHELAND.COM This outdoor production depicts trials facing David Zeisberger and his new settlement of Schoenbrunn as they struggle to survive during the Revolutionary War. The settlers, becoming caught in the middle of British and American forces, endure the fury of war which leads to the violent massacre of 96 Christian Indians at Gnadenhutten. Evening performances run seasonally June - August
Tuscarawas Center for the Arts
461 ROBINSON DR SE, NEW PHILA, OH 44663 3 3 0-339-2787 | TUSCARTCENTER.ORG A 501c3 arts organization that offers community classes for children and adults in areas such as dance, drawing, pottery, photography, and drama. Full schedule of classes and gallery events can be found on the Center’s website.
Trumpet in the Land DESTINATION LEARNING | 5 TRAILS & OUTDOOR REC T R Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail A I L Dundee Falls Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail S Atwood Lake Park Dundee Falls
9500 LAKEVIEW RD NE, MINERAL CITY DUNDEE-WILMOT RD NW 30-343-6780 | ATWOODPARK.MWCD.ORG (40.610326, -81.624836) Atwood Lake Park has a new Welcome Dundee Falls are a part of the Beach City FUN FACT Center, over four miles of trails, a dog Wildlife Area. Numerous hiking trails park, an observation tower, and a provide access to the Upper and Lower geocaching trail for visitors. falls. Also, it is a designated rock climbing location by the Ohio Rock Climbers THERE ARE AT LEAST Buckhorn Creek Trail Association. 20 MILES OF TRAILS IN Norma Johnson Center TUSCARAWAS COUNTY NEWCOMERSTOWN & STONCREEK 330-374-5657 | OHIOERIECANAL.ORG CONVERSATION DR., DOVER The Buckhorn Creek Trail is an eight mile, 330-339-7976 | NORMAJOHNSOCENTER.COM limestone surfaced trail. It runs from The Norma Johnson Center is located three Newcomerstown to Stone Creek, parallel to miles west of I-77 off State Route 39. It is Stonecreek Rd. Trail access can be found home to 303 acres, three trails, and where College St. becomes Stonecreek Rd. numerous ponds. They host many events throughout the year. Camp Tuscazoar Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail 6066 BOY SCOUT RD NE, DOVER 330-859-2288 | TUSCAZOAR.ORG BOLIVAR THROUGH NEW PHILADELPHIA Camp Tuscazoar, a former Boy Scout 330-365-3278 | TUSCPARKS.COM Camp, has over 600 acres of forested hills When completed, the Ohio & Erie Towpath and valleys along the Tuscarawas River. It trail will run 101 miles from Cleveland features miles of hiking trails and new through New Phila. In Tuscarawas County, Mountain Bike trails for beginners and the developed trail leads from the experienced visitors alike. New in 2021: Aquaduct Bridge to Fort Laurens State Centennial interactive trail. Memorial, to the Canal Lands Park, then to State Route 800 and beyond. Parking available. DESTINATION LEARNING | 6 Parks & PARKS & WATER RECREATION Water
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Atwood Lake Park Uhrichsville Waterpark 9500 LAKEVIEW RD NE, MINERAL CITY 401 E 12TH ST., UHRICHSVILLE 30-343-6780 | ATWOODPARK.MWCD.ORG 740-922-8780 | CITYOFUHRICHSVILLE.ORG/WATERPARK The Uhrichsville Water Park is a 4.5 acre facility Atwood Lake Park offers 1,540 acres of water surface, offering an 18,000 sq. ft. heated pool with a pair of two- two marinas, and three public launch ramps for boaters. story water slides and is open throughout the summer to With a 25 horse power limit, pontoons, sailboats, the public and for private parties. kayaks, and canoes are welcome. There are also renting equipment options.
Dover Park Woods Tall Timber Resort 1592 N. CRATER AVE., DOVER 1921 TALL TIMBER RD NE., NEW PHILADELPHIA 330-343-0731 | DOVEROHIO.COM 330-602-4000 | WOODSTALLTIMBERLAKE.COM Dover park has multiple playgrounds, a pond, two pools, Wood's Tall Timber Lake Resort has a 7-acre lake open recreational play areas, and disc golf! The Deis Hill Disc Golf to the public. Activities include tube slides, water slides, courses is Tuscarawas County's first and only course. It offers 18 holes through varied terrain of Dover City park. diving boards, canoe rentals, and more! They also have This park is also pet friendly! a zip line! Camping is always available.
Tuscora Park 161 TUSCORA AVE. NW NEW PHILADELPHIA THE 1928 HERSHELL-SPILLMAN 330-343-4644 | TUSCORAPARK.COM FUN FACT CAROUSEL HAS BEEN OPERATING AT TUSCORA PARK SINCE 1941 Tuscora Park offers vintage amusement park rides, three pools, basketball and tennis courts, batting cages, large multiple playgrounds, concessions, and more! Youth Center activities and program schedule available online.
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September 17-18-Autumn Lantern Tour AUGUST-OCTOBER SCHOENBRUNN VILLAGE 1984 EAST HIGH AVE, NEW PHILA OHIO 330.663.6610 | OHIOHISTORY.ORG August 7,14,21,28-Family Roundhouse Tour When the sun goes down the Village comes to life. Tour the Village AGE OF STEAM ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM by candlelight during this evening after-hours event. Luminaries light 213 SMOKEY LANE RD SW, SUGARCREEK the paths and cabins that are filled with reenactors ready to tell stories and show the works of 18th century life. Fun for the whole 330.852.4676 | AGEOFSTEAMROUNDHOUSE.ORG family! Call 740-922-6776 for pricing/ticket information. Explore the Roundhouse with one of our friendly guides in a brief version of the general roundhouse tour designed for October 2-Fort Laurens Pumpkin Festival families with small children. Participants on this tour will learn how historic roundhouses operated as they uncover clues that FORT LAURENS reveal the daily activities of skilled railroad workers. $10 adult, 11067 FORT LAURENS RD. NW, BOLIVAR, OHIO $5 child 330.874.2059 | FORTLAURENS.ORG
Sept. 11 & 12– Annual Pig Roast Enjoy a classic fall festival celebrating the importance of the pumpkin throughout our history! This festival is a marrying of the colonial CAMP TUSCAZOAR importance of the pumpkin with is modern-day popularity. Pumpkin 6066 BOY SCOUT RD NE, DOVER themed games and prizes, food, music, pumpkin painting, campfires, 330.859.2288 | TUSCAZOAR.ORG reenactors, colonial cooking, and of course...pumpkins! 11am-6pm. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Great food, fond memories and more! Enjoy the outdoor trails and scenery at Camp Tuscazoar. October 15– Archaeology Day Mid-Sept thru End of October-Corn Maze FORT LAURENS BOLTZ FAMILY FARMS MARKET 11067 FORT LAURENS RD. NW, BOLIVAR, OHIO 522 HUMMEL VALLEY RD SW, NEW PHILADELPHIA 330.874.2059 | FORTLAURENS.ORG 330.339.1762 | BOLTZFAMILYFARMS.COM Discover archaeology at the Fort Laurens Museum. Throughout the Enjoy a 7 acre corn maze! Family friendly games as well as day, learn the trade, tools, and discoveries of archaeologists. pumpkins, mums, and fall items available for purchase at Hands-on activities will engage students in archaeological practices the market. Boltz Family Farms Market is always stocked including a mock dig, flint knapping, atlatl throwing, cabin with meats from their farm as well as locally grown construction, Lego stratigraphy, mosaic puzzles, and metal produce and other local products The maze will be open detecting. Students will also participate in recreating famous Friday - Sunday from mid-September to the end of archaeological discoveries. Admission is $7 per student. One adult October. Special times and group arrangements can be admission is free per class or group. Additional adults are $7 each. made by appointment. Reservations are requested. Sept. 17 - Civil War School Day HISTORIC ZOAR VILLAGE E198 MAIN ST, ZOAR, OHIO 330.874.3011 | HISTORICZOARVILLAGE.COM
Throughout the village, learn how Separatists in Zoar, and citizens in the Union, lived during the conflict. Interact with famous figures of the Civil War such as Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, John Parker, and more. Watch cavalry and artillery demonstrations, learn about life on the home front, and participate in hands-on activities. Cost for this event is $7 a student. One adult per group is free, each additional adult is $7, and all teachers are free. September 18-Zoar Civil War Reenactment HISTORIC ZOAR VILLAGE E198 MAIN ST, ZOAR, OHIO 330.874.3011 | HISTORICZOARVILLAGE.COM The largest Civil War Event in the State of Ohio comes to the historic Village of Zoar, Ohio on September 18 and 19, 2021, when Civil War reenactors “invade” the town to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Zoar Civil War Event. Battles both Saturday and Sunday, as well as artillery night fire. Call 330-874-3011 for tickets/pricing information. DESTINATION LEARNING | 8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 15 - Homeschool Day October 22-23 - Spooky S'more Tours SCHOENBRUNN VILLAGE FORT LAURENS 1984 EAST HIGH AVE, NEW PHILA OHIO 11067 FORT LAURENS RD. NW, BOLIVAR, OHIO 330.663.6610 | OHIOHISTORY.ORG 330.874.2059 | FORTLAURENS.ORG
The Village homeschool day takes place the day before the Each guest will start at the museum and will be given a list of Annual Colonial Trade Faire. Volunteers and reenactors join clues. When you find the answers, head to the fire pit where together to provide a wide array of hands on activities and your prize awaits...S'MORES!!! You may even encounter a immersive experiences for kids to learn about the Colonial Era. few ghosts along the way so be on the look-out! To reserve Frontier skills, cabin life, Native American and Moravian life, your spot, call us at 330-874-3011 cooking, wood workshop, planting--will all be included with costumed interpreters. Call for pricing/tickets. October 28-30 - Great Pumpkin Glow October 15 & 16 – Ghost Tours at Reeves SCHOENBRUNN VILLAGE 1984 EAST HIGH AVE, NEW PHILA OHIO REEVES MUSEUM 330.663.6610 | OHIOHISTORY.ORGHistoric Zoar Village 325 E IRON AVE, DOVER, OHIO We hope you will join us for the Great Pumpkin Glow to support 330.343.7040 | DOVERHISTORY.ORG Historic Schoenbrunn Village. This exciting event will provide an opportunity for safe family fun as families can view over $13 per person, reservation required 1000 lighted jack-o-lanterns from the safety and comfort of Experience a tour of the Reeves Mansion which will include their car. There will be a large variety of themed carved and stories of Victorian spiritualism, superstitions, paranormal painted pumpkins, enhanced by holiday decorations, music, activities, and unusual experiences of tour guides and guests. lights, and characters!
October 16-17 - Colonial Trade Faire SCHOENBRUNN VILLAGE 1984 EAST HIGH AVE, NEW PHILA OHIO 330.663.6610 | OHIOHISTORY.ORG Colonial vendors and reenactors fill the cabins of the Village. Take part in historic demonstrations, buy colonial wares, learn about famous frontiersmen, and listen to stories from the costumed volunteers.
October 22-23 & 29-30 - Lantern Tours AGE OF STEAM ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM 213 SMOKEY LANE RD SW, SUGARCREEK 330.852.4676 | AGEOFSTEAMROUNDHOUSE.ORG
Family friendly evening lantern tour of the Roundhouse. Experience a 90-minute tour led by guides in period costume. Learn about our facility, our collection of historic steam locomotives, and hear folk tales from North American Historic Gnadenhutten railroads past and present. $25 adult, $15 child
MR REEVES USED “FAKE BRICK” WHEN REMODELING THE BACK OF HIS HOUSE! (IT IS PRESSED STEEL THAT LOOKS LIKE BRICK--MANUFACTURED AT THE REEVES MILL)
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Class Acts Series November 11 - Christmas at Reeves PERFORMING ARTS CENTER REEVES MUSEUM KENT STATE UNIVERSITY 325 E IRON AVE, DOVER, OHIO 330 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 330.343.7040 | DOVERHISTORY.ORG 330.308.6400| KENT.EDU/TUSCPAC
Over 400 hours of decorating transforms the mansion January 26 and carriage house into a Victorian Christmas dream. February 1 Tours offer a glimpse into the Reeves family holiday February 22 spirit. March 15 Historic ZoarVillage
December 3-5 & 10-12- Polar Express Show titles to be determined. The ticket price is $1 in the hope that cost will not be a barrier to attendance. Our objective is to DENNISON RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM provide low-cost world-class arts to children. 400 CENTER ST DENNISON, OHIO 740.922.6776 | DENNISONDEPOT.ORG The Class Act Series is educational programing that enriches the intellectual, social and cultural vitality of K-12 students who Visit the “North Pole” on a journey inspired by the award- reside in Tuscarawas and neighboring counties. These programs winning book, “The Polar Express”, written by Chris Van increase the exposure to subjects in the arts, sciences, health, Allsburg. Mrs. Claus provides hot chocolate and cookies. music, and theatre. The series provides structured, intentional Be entertained by activities, games, and songs. Visit the and experiential learning opportunities that complement and Dennison Railroad Depot Museum website for pricing and develops academic potential and contributes to intellectual ticket sales information. growth and character development.
December 4 & 5 - Christmas in Zoar March – Maple Days Breakfast HISTORIC ZOAR VILLAGE CAMP TUSCAZOAR E198 MAIN ST, ZOAR, OHIO 6066 BOY SCOUT RD NE, DOVER 330.874.3011 | HISTORICZOARVILLAGE.COM 330.859.2288 | TUSCAZOAR.ORG
German inspired food, crafts and vendors, Saturday tree Come enjoy a purchased breakfast with Camp lighting, Horse drawn wagon rides,and candlelight church Tuscazoar's own maple syrup. service. Don't miss the visits with Santa, Belsnickel, and Kristkind. June - History Camp December 4 - Christmas in the Village REEVES MUSEUM 325 E IRON AVE, DOVER, OHIO SCHOENBRUNN VILLAGE 330.343.7040 | DOVERHISTORY.ORG 1984 EAST HIGH AVE, NEW PHILA OHIO 330.663.6610 | OHIOHISTORY.ORG Experience the past at the Reeves Museum. Kids will enjoy history with hands-on activities, guest speakers, and games. The Village will be filled with the Holiday Spirit. Cabins will be Snacks are provided. Visit the Reeves website for dates and decorated with evergreens and candlelight. Visitors are pricing. Registration is required. encouraged to sing along with carols in the church, candle wrapping, scripture readings, Moravian treats & sweets, and evergreen swags. Call 740-922-6776 for pricing/tickets. June- Children's Day SCHOENBRUNN VILLAGE December 11 - Santa Comes to the Roundhouse 1984 EAST HIGH AVE, NEW PHILA OHIO AGE OF STEAM ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM 330.663.6610 | OHIOHISTORY.ORG 213 SMOKEY LANE RD SW, SUGARCREEK Kids of all ages can explore Schoenbrunn and life in the 18th 330.852.4676 | AGEOFSTEAMROUNDHOUSE.ORG Century through hands-on activities and demonstrations. Churn butter, write with a quill, try on clothes, grind corn, and many more Visit Santa at the Roundhouse! Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa activities are waiting for you...all led by volunteers and costumed and cookies before having your picture taken with Santa demonstrators. surrounded by our historic collection of steam locomotives in our authentic 20th century Roundhouse! $10 adults, $5 child
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