CHRISTIAN WALDSCHMIDT HOMESTEAD DAR

CAMP DENNISON, OH

The Christian Waldschmidt Homestead DAR is a historic site located in Camp Dennison, Ohio. It is a 200-year-old farmhouse that was built by Christian Waldschmidt, a German immigrant who settled in the area in the late 1700s. The house and surrounding property were used as a stop on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War, providing a safe haven for escaped slaves. Today, the homestead is preserved by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and is open to visitors for tours and educational programs. The house features two floors of exhibits and artifacts, including period furniture, clothing, and tools. The property also includes a large red barn, an herb garden, and a cemetery where Waldschmidt and his family are buried. The homestead hosts events throughout the year, including a Civil War encampment, holiday programs, and educational workshops for students. The Christian Waldschmidt Homestead DAR is a unique and important piece of Ohio's history, providing visitors with a glimpse of life in the early 1800s and the bravery of those who fought for freedom during the Civil War.

CHRISTIAN WALDSCHMIDT HOMESTEAD DAR is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CAMP DENNISON OH. US MID #8403900188

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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CHRISTIAN WALDSCHMIDT HOMESTEAD DAR
7509 GLENDALE MILFORD RD
CAMP DENNISON
OH
45111

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