Johnston Farm And Indian Agency — Attraction in Piqua

If you are looking for a good place to learn about early Ohio history, this place has it. Surrounded by farm fields this is a very scenic location. Johnston was an early pioneer who helped settle Ohio and contributed greatly to the development of Ohio. Truly one of Ohio's great leaders. The house is beautifully restored with authentic furniture and house design. The house tour guide had great knowledge of the site and clearly loved her job which made the tour fantastic. The old barn is magnificent. There is also an ancient Native American mound on site. The museum covers the history of Johnston, the history of the Hopewell native Americans and the history of Ohio's canals. Also includes interactive activities for kids. The canal ride was the highlight for the kids. The 20 minute ride allows you to experience what traveling on the canals was like. It is one of a few places in Ohio that offers canal rides. Lots of history in one location, definitely recommend if you are looking for an...

The fee to get in is outrageous. Theres NOTHING to do except walk around. The barn area is usually closed, a path thru the woods is closed, and the museum looks like a yard sale. The property itself is BEAUTIFUL, but when they tell you the admission fee, you stop and look around for amusement rides or something, and theres NOTHING. Lower the admission fee and more people may be willing to stop by and walk around and enjoy the peace and quiet of the place. Have a guided tour of the property, DO something because all people can do now is walk around and look at trees and an empty house and a half ass museum. Oh and refreshments? A water fountain. Obviously the place is run by a group of idiots not smart enough to realize they paid the entertainment way to much during the Heritage Festival, and due to this went broke. If you want a day out with the wife and kids, dont go here. If you want some alone time on a beautiful spot and are willing to dish out some cash, this...

What an incredible piece of living history for all ages to enjoy. There's a small museum telling the history of the farm and Native Americans that called this area home. Some beautifully decorated Native American pieces of their and other tribes culture. The Farm house is open during operating hours and tours are provided of it and the large spring house. They provide actual canal boat rides demonstrating the canal operation with mules. You can hardly do wrong by bringing the family to this jewel. The schools in surrounding counties bring the kids on field trips during September thru October. So you may wish to mention this to your school if they don't already know. The ladies at the farm house look grumpy but they are harmless and provide a large amount of information....