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West Chester History

History and Heritage in West Chester, Ohio! Visitors can take in heritage in West Chester, Ohio at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting. First operational in 1944, the museum features displays relating to the history of radio technology and broadcast development.

Keehner Park

7211 Barret Rd. West Chester OH 45069
Location: West Chester

Keehner Park features 123 acres of natural beauty and also provides visitors with a glimpse into history. The park features the Cabin in the Clearing, circa 1833 that has been reconstructed by volunteers. Other fun features of Keehner Park include an outdoor amphitheater, hiking trails, picnic...

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Station Road Schoolhouse

6670 Station Rd. West Chester OH 45069
Location: West Chester

The Station Road Schoolhouse is a quaint 1900 two-room schoolhouse and three-acre schoolyard located near the Olde West Chester neighborhood. The Schoolhouse is built on the foundation of a one-room schoolhouse once used by the community. You can explore the grounds and the classrooms and exhibits...

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The Muhlhauser Barn

8558 Beckett Rd. West Chester OH 45069
Location: West Chester

One of the region’s earliest and largest breweries was the Muhlhauser-Windisch Brewing Company, whose legacy can still be felt and seen today. One of their original barns from their property stands with pride at the front entrance of Beckett Park in West Chester, known as the Muhlhauser Barn. It was...

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The Upper Mill Creek Conservation Corridor

Firebird Lane West Chester OH 45069
Location: West Chester

Take a walk through history as you stroll along the trail that follows the path of the former Miami-Erie Canal. Enjoy beautiful sites and take in the fresh air here!

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USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion

7850 VOA Park Dr West Chester OH 45069
Location: West Chester

The USS Cincinnati served as a stalwart guardian of national security during the Cold War era. Commissioned in 1978 and decommissioned in 1996, this nuclear-powered submarine played a pivotal role in protecting and preserving peace throughout the world. As visitors enter the USS Cincinnati Peace...

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Voice of America Museum

8070 Tylersville Rd. West Chester OH 45069
Location: West Chester

The former home of the Voice of America Bethany Station now features displays relating to the history of the Voice of America; broadcast history in the region; the development of radio technology; and on-going amateur radio communications. First operational in 1944, the Voice of America Bethany...

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