Museums & Historic Sites


  • The Bethel Historical Society and Museum inside the Grant Memorial Building was dedicated to the memory of Ulysses S. Grant in 1930. The Bethel Historical Society is dedicated to promoting and teaching the history of the Bethel community by providing an educational environment for people to understand, respect and learn from previous generations. The Grant Memorial building today displays artifacts... 

    235 W. Plane St.
    Bethel, OH 45106
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    (513) 846-7687
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  • The Chilo Lock 34 River Museum occupies the former operations building at the Ohio River Lock and Dam #34. Although the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decommissioned the facility in 1964, Clermont County Park District was able renovate the building in 2005 as an interpretive visitor center and museum. With the theme of “Living and Working with the Ohio River”,... 

    521 County Park Rd.
    Chilo, OH 45112
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    (513) 876-9013
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  • Known affectionately as The Anchorage, this history museum features permanent and rotating exhibits showcasing Goshen history and its notable citizens. The museum is also home to a History Library, a treasure trove of Goshen documents, photos, books and memorabilia. For research, school assignments, or pleasure, the History Library has become a local favorite for history and genealogy buffs, students,... 

    1848 State Rt. 48
    Goshen, OH 45122
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    (513) 613-4070
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  • Through a combination of permanent exhibits, special presentations, and educational facilities, Loveland Museum Center encourages guests to step back in time. Discover the lives of Ohio's pioneers, explore Victorian-era comfort, and learn about the changes that time, innovation, and the industrial revolution brought to this early suburb and rural escape. Open: Saturday & Sundays 1-4pm 

    201 Riverside Dr.
    Loveland, OH 45140
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    (513) 683-5692
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  • Promont is a Victorian-era house that is filled to the brim with historical artifacts. Once home to a number of notable historic figures – including Governor John M. Pattison – this house has played an important part in Milford’s development. Open: 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month from 1-4pm. 

    906 Main St.
    Milford, OH 45150
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    (513) 248-0324
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  • The Dairy House at Harmony Hill is the oldest structure in Clermont County, the homestead site of Major General William Lytle, founder of the town. The Dairy House was listed on the National Register of Historic Sites in 2001. Since 1958 the Clermont County Historical Society has dedicated itself to preserving and promoting the historical heritage of Clermont County. Located... 

    299 S. 3rd St.
    Williamsburg, OH 45176
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    (513) 907-9748
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