The city of Cambridge is home to numerous attractions and events. Some of the sights include the Dickens Victorian Village, The Paul Bunyan Show, the Living World Outdoor Drama, and the Hopalong Cassidy Museum to name just a few.
For those interested in art be sure to check out some of Cambridge's galleries, including the The Andrew Kachilla Center For Arts, the Eastern Ohio Art Guild Art Center, and the Universal Pottery Museum.
Boyd's Crystal Art Glass Co, located in Cambridge, produces a variety of unique glass products. Items are largely collectibles in the form of figurines, decorative boxes, and other functional but decorative glass pieces. The products come in a variety of colors and some are painted.
Visitors who are passing through Cambridge can stop in the Boyd's Crystal Art Glass Co. for a first hand looking at the production.
Address: Boyd's Crystal Art Glass, Box 127, Cambridge, OH 43725, United States
Phone: 1 (740) 439-2077, Fax: 1 (740) 432-1827
The Degenhart Paperweight and Glass Museum in Cambridge displays the collection of Elizabeth Degenhart. She was the former owner of the Crystal Art Glass Company. As the name suggestion the museum displays Degenhart paperweights and various pieces of American glass items. There is also a short video on glass.
The Guernsey County Historical Museum in Cambridge is housed in an 18th Century mansion. The home has been restored and now displays historical collections related to the Guernsey County. Each room has a theme and the museum seeks to cover a broad range of topics.
Hours:
March 15 to December 15: 12pm-3pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri
The Living Word Outdoor Drama is a unique production that takes place, as the name suggests, outdoors in the summer months. Located in Cambridge, the show takes place on a 125 m /400 ft panoramic set. The production is reputed to be the most authentic recreation of Old Jerusalem. Visitors will see beautifully costumed actors and trained animals are used in some parts of the show.
Hours:
June 17 to July 23: 8pm-am
August 12 to October 1: 8pm-am
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Mosser Glass Company in Cambridge has been manufacturing fine glass items since 1959. The main product lines are Carnival, Vaseline, and Opalescent along with hand decorated pieces. Visitors are welcome to tour the facility and see the artisans at work. A gift shop is on premises for those wishing to take home a special item.
Address: Mosser Glass, 9279 Cadiz Road, Cambridge, OH 43725, United States
Phone: 1 (740) 439-1827, Fax: 1 (740) 432-7980
Hours:
8am-10am, 11am-2:30pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
Tips: Tours will not be available during the first two full weeks of July, or the last two weeks of December.
The National Museum of Cambridge Glass in downtown Cambridge displays glassware from the early to mid 1900s from the Cambridge Glass Company. The museum also presents the history of glass making through recreated sets using mannequins and showing furnace, tools, molds, and other elements in the glass making process. All displays are well lit and nicely presented. Each year the National Museum of Cambridge Glass changes its displays, presenting something new when it opens each spring.
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 9am-4pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
Always closed on: American Independance Day (July 4), Easter - Christian
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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