Erb began collecting Coleman products more than 32 years ago.
“There was a need to service Coleman lanterns, which the Amish use, along with fishermen,” said Erb. “They would bring them to me to be repaired or they had an old lamp or lantern and would ask me if I wanted it,” Erb said. “I still repair the lanterns and lamps.”
That was how Erb’s collection got started.
There are two floors in the 30 by 60-foot museum, featuring more than 3,000 Coleman items, including actual gas cooking stoves, ice chests, irons, and advertising.
Among the items in the museum are Coleman hot plates, an electric brew (coffee pot), a taste oven and irons, as well as all types of Coleman lamps and lanterns.
Admission: $6.00 per person
Hours:
M-W: By appointment only
Th-S: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
David Warther Carvings represent one man’s dedication to create a body of artwork for the benefit of the visiting public and his native community.
David Warther’s work is a collection of intricately carved miniatures that depict sailing ships from ancient Egypt, circa 3000 B.C. to modern times. The collection, now numbering over 80 ship carvings, is a highly educational exhibit of maritime history. When on public display, David’s exhibit of carvings has been seen by visitors from around the globe who have been inspired by the striking beauty of his artwork.
Carving from antique ivory and ebony wood, David’s works are designed using blueprints and drawings furnished by maritime scholars and researchers worldwide. Visitors are especially intrigued by the ivory rigging. Each line is made of ivory that has been hand filed to seven thousandths of an inch (.007″) in diameter and then masterfully applied to the ship carving. David developed this hand filing and sanding technique for making “ivory threads” at the age of 13, and has perfected it over the years.
Located in Sugarcreek, come and enjoy the casual atmosphere at Brick Towne Tavern! It’s your place to watch Ohio State football games! Their hours are:
- Monday-Tuesday: 11am – 12am
- Wednesday-Friday: 11am – 1am
- Saturday: 11:30am – 1am
- Sunday: 12pm – 8:30pm
Honey Bee Café embraces community in the heart of Amish country. They are dedicated to serving our customers with healthy, fresh foods and drinks all the while supporting our local farmers and suppliers when possible. For this reason, they have chosen to be open April through mid-November when local produce is at its freshest.
- Tue-Fri: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Located in the heart of Sugarcreek, the Little Switzerland of Ohio, the Sugarcreek Village Inn & Victoria Station is within two blocks of Main Street. These comfortable rooms all come equipped with wireless internet. It’s the perfect place for a vacation in the village!
Located in downtown Sugarcreek, near the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock, the Alpine Hills Museum has three floors of beautifully displayed local history — celebrating Sugarcreek’s Swiss, German and Amish heritage. Ohio Swiss Festival information is also available here.
Admission is free; donations are appreciated! The Museum is open until December 3rd, Monday-Saturday: 10am – 4:00pm.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm
Featured on the cover of the Guinness Book of World Records in 1977, the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock made quite the journey before ending up in Sugarcreek. In the early 70s, the family who owned the Alpine Alpa Restaurant in Wilmot, Ohio, commissioned the clock to be built. When the restaurant closed in 2009, the clock was purchased and restored and found its new home on the square in downtown Sugarcreek. Over 23 feet tall and 24 feet wide, the Sugarcreek clock is all clock, with innards that are a maze of mechanical parts and 1972 transistor technology. Every-half-hour, a cuckoo bird pops out and then you hear Swiss polka music playing as the band emerges and the couple dances.
The Sugarcreek Brick Wall Sculpture was commissioned by the Community Arts Council in Sugarcreek and depits the history of Sugarcreek and surrounding communities such as Baltic, Dundee and Ragersville. Sculptor Sherry Crilow began carving in 2012 and each panel took approximately 2-3 weeks. The bricks were layed by Johnny Mullet of Cherry Ridge Masons.
The Brick Wall Sculpture is composed of 13 panels, seven of which are 5×8′ and six are 5×7′.
More information can be found on their website at http://www.brickwallsculpture.com/
Bags Sports Pub is an upscale, family friendly sports pub that offers a wide variety of menu items as well as daily specials. They pride themselves in quality ingredients from Fresh local Produce to fresh fish from all over the world and even serving only Certified Angus Beef. From burgers and wings to steaks and ribs, they offer everything in between. They have a wide range of import, craft and micro brew beers on tap and in bottles and stock a great selection of local made wines.
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