This museum is outstanding. It is focused on the unique history and famous people from Loudenville. My wife and I went there to get some information on Peter Reinhard, a very famous gunsmith in her family tree. The gentleman who runs the museum gave a history, went over the display of high quality firearms they have on display from his gun shop. Her also opened his Giles for her and let her view many documents.
As I was going through the museum, I noticed that the Flexible company was in Loudenville. In doing so I also discovered that Kettering was from there also. What an interesting history.
BTW, if you have children, they have the most intricate animated display of a late 1800 village that I have ever seen. If you are in the area. You need to take the time to see this place. Don't forget to...
Read moreThe Museum is located in Loudenville, Ohio relies on contributions. It has so much to offer in historical context. The young lady that gave the tour was excellent. She knew her history. Demonstrated how the photo viewer worked, the player piano which by the way played a great little tune and still had a pleasant sound to it. Another area in the museum contained a small village with working parts that was quite interesting as each time you thought you saw each part working you would soon realize that you missed some. The museum features the Flex Compant that made the first sidecar for motorcycles and so much more. There is a parking problem as the museum does not have parking other than...
Read moreThe Curator was knowledgeable and engaging! Very much appreciated the collection and information. The ingenuity and courage of the people in not only Ohio but Loudonville and surrounding areas is inspirational. Every student in the local school should attend. The experience could help fill the vacuum that is left by no longer teaching Ohio history. ( Mr. Guess was a great Ohio history teacher!) I might have just dated myself for those Loudonville alumni....
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