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Piqua Historical Area

To get a brief description of the site please look at Piqua Historical Area to see what awaits your group at the site.
9845 N Hardin Rd
Piqua, Ohio 45356
800/752-2619
Located 3 miles off of I-75, 45 minutes north of Dayton, this peaceful site allows you to step back to the year 1829 and learn about the life of the John Johnston family. Mr. Johnston was a federal Indian agent and farmer who helped to form early Ohio through his relationships with William Henry Harrison, Henry Clay and Tecumseh. His home and surrounding farm buildings offer a picturesque day in the country. Costumed tour guides take you through the home and demonstrate crafts such as candle-making, hearth cooking and wool spinning.

A special treat at the site is a ride on the General Harrison canal boat, the only all wooden canal boat still operating on the Miami and Erie Canal. Pulled by mules, the Harrison glides quietly along the wooded towpath past turtles, wildflowers and a variety of birds. Costumed interpreters tell the story of the great canal during your journey down the waterway.

Your group can purchase remembrances of their trip with a stop at the site's gift shop. Admission for the bus driver and escort is complimentary with groups of 20 or more. Site admission is very reasonable as are all Ohio Historical Society sites.

To Plan Your Tour

Let us help you plan your next tour of the Piqua Historical Area. The site has tiered prices for tour operators and please call the site to check program and admission prices. Make your reservations at our toll-free site number and consider seeing more of scenic Miami County. There are plenty of excellent overnight accommodations in the area and great places to eat. Call us - we will be glad to help with your group tour visit.

Nearby Ohio Historical Society Sites:

Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum
800/860-0142

Cedar Bog
800/860-0147

Other Great Places to Visit and Things to Do in the Area!

Terry's Cafeteria
937/778-0566

Miami County Courthouse
937/332-6800

Tipp Roller Mill & Theater
937/667-3696

Winans Fine Chocolates
800/394-6267

The Tin Man Shop
800/827-9743

Rothschild Berry Farm
800/356-8933

Brukner Nature Center
937/698-6493

Troy-Hayner Cultural Center
937/339-0457

For other things to do in the area, contact:

Miami County Visitors and Convention Bureau
Anne Garrison-Ross
800/348-8993 - Fax 937/339-4541
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