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Event Type(s):
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Education, Other
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Organization:
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Smithville Community Historical Society
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Description:
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All Smithville Community Historical Society Buildings will be open Sunday, October 24 from 1:30 to 4:00 p .m.
Volunteers will be available to talk with visitors and/or working at their respective tasks and willing to explain
what they are doing.
Buildings in the Pioneer Village include the Pioneer Log Cabin, the Sheller Log House, the new Tin Shop,
the Village Blacksmith Shop, the Carriage Barn with the Village Pottery, and the LyDo Barn containing
agricultural equipment and tools. These buildings are on Eberly Drive near the Smithville Post Office.
The Historic Church of God is part ot the Village. Entrance is at 147 North Milton Street.
The Mishler Weaving Mill and the Reception Center are at 381 East Main Street. Volunteers will be working
in the Mishler Mill. Antique mechanical weaving looms are used to make dish cloths, placemats, and table
runners. Hand looms are used to weave rag rugs, rag placemats, and dish towels. Visitors can watch things
being made and talk with the volunteers. Items made are sold in the Gift Shop which is part of the Mishler Mill.
The Reception Center has the Mishler Memorial Room, the Heritage Educational Room, and the Photography
Room. There are interesting displays in the showcases in the main room.
Handicap accessible buildings are the Mishler Weaving Mill, the Reception Center, the Tin Shop, the Village
Blacksmith Shop, the Village Pottery, the LyDo Barn and The Historic Church of God.
A Special one-day exhibit of early pioneer period rifles will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Reception
Center, 381 East Main Street.
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Address:
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Eberly Drive at the center of town near the
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Post Office and at 381 East Main Street
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Smithville, Ohio 44677
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Date:
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Sunday, 10/24/2010
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Start Time:
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1:30 PM
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End Time:
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4:00 PM
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Please note - All events are posted by their respective organizations. Each organization is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their events. Any / All event related questions should be directed to the posting organization.
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