Museums & Historic Sites


  • The Bethel Historical Society and Museum was established in 1972, and currently operates the museum in the Grant Memorial building. 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 museum contains collected, preserved and displayed artifacts, writings,... 

    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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  • 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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