Ohio's Small Town Museum

Ohio's Small Town Museum It has been called one of the best small town museums in America by travel writers.

Our new Amazing Ashville exhibit has been praised by Columbus Alive saying it and our museum are unrivaled.

Today's local trivia question: What item did Henry Gloyd bring into Ashville to be displayed in the front window of the ...
08/31/2026

Today's local trivia question: What item did Henry Gloyd bring into Ashville to be displayed in the front window of the local newspaper office? Hint: it cause quite a stir.

Yesterday's local trivia question was what former local resident had three number 1 recording hits in the United States?...
08/29/2026

Yesterday's local trivia question was what former local resident had three number 1 recording hits in the United States?

Answer: Several people suggested it was Seth Mosley. That was a reasonable guess, but the answer is Corrine Welsh Morgan who was born and raised on a farm near Commercial Point. This recording pioneer hit number one with Toyland, then Listen to the Mocking Bird, followed by So Long, Mary. She started recording in 1902 for the major cylinder recording companies of the day starting with Edison, then Columbia, although after 1904 most of her recordings were for Victor Records. She was a featured recording artist on more than 100 songs.

Today's local trivia question: What former local resident had three number 1 recording hits in the United States?
08/28/2026

Today's local trivia question: What former local resident had three number 1 recording hits in the United States?

Yesterday's local trivia question was what mayor of Ashville was a patented inventor, author, and a publisher?Answer: Em...
08/27/2026

Yesterday's local trivia question was what mayor of Ashville was a patented inventor, author, and a publisher?

Answer: Emmit E. Fraunfelter lived on Powell Street in Ashville and was the publisher of the Ashville Enterprise--the local newspaper. He wrote the First Directory of the Village of Ashville in 1896. He also served as mayor of the village.

Today's local trivia question: What mayor of Ashville was a patented inventor, author, and a publisher? Hint: It wasn't ...
08/26/2026

Today's local trivia question: What mayor of Ashville was a patented inventor, author, and a publisher? Hint: It wasn't Thomas Alva Edison pictured below.

Yesterday's local trivia question was why when the government wanted to send a message to Ashville residents did they se...
08/24/2026

Yesterday's local trivia question was why when the government wanted to send a message to Ashville residents did they send a tank to town as a show of force?

Answer: It was not to quell a riot. It was there to support the Liberty Loan Drive on May 24, 1919. Herman Petty was there to witness the so called War Monster climb up the Walnut Creek embankment.

Todays local trivia question: Why when the government wanted to send a message to Ashville residents did they send a tan...
08/23/2026

Todays local trivia question: Why when the government wanted to send a message to Ashville residents did they send a tank to town as a show of force? Hint: Residents got the message loud and clear!

Yesterday's local trivia question: Millport's Pettibone Plumbers frequently played against another local team coached by...
08/23/2026

Yesterday's local trivia question: Millport's Pettibone Plumbers frequently played against another local team coached by a man who later hosted an iconic episode of Saturday Night Live. Who was this person?

Answer: George Steinbrenner, Jr. After graduating from college in 1952, George Steinbrenner served as a second lieutenant and athletic director at Lockbourne Air Force Base where he managed base sports teams and integrated his lifelong drive for competitive athletics.

New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner hosted Saturday Night Live on October 20, 1990 (Season 16, Episode 3), with musical guest The Time. In his famous opening monologue, he joked that he was not an actor, singer, or entertainer, but rather a "beloved American from another walk of life"

Today's local trivia question: Millport's Pettibone Plumbers frequently played against another local team coached by a m...
08/22/2026

Today's local trivia question: Millport's Pettibone Plumbers frequently played against another local team coached by a man who later hosted an iconic episode of Saturday Night Live. Who was this person?

Yesterday's local trivia question was what local person was largely responsible for the efforts to save the Ohio Theater...
08/21/2026

Yesterday's local trivia question was what local person was largely responsible for the efforts to save the Ohio Theater in Columbus?

Answer: The founder of the architectural firm The Design Group, Clyde Gosnell spearheaded efforts to save the Ohio Theater from destruction. Clyde has been a Scioto Township resident for years.

He is responsible for designing many iconic buildings in Columbus including the famed Christopher Inn. He has been a catalyst for many public projects including the John Glenn Astronomy Park, improvements at Old Man's Cave and the preservation of thousands of acres of wooded lots and prairie lands in southeastern Ohio.

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34 Long Street
Ashville, OH
43103

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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+17409839864

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