09/08/2026
π§΅β¨ A rare piece of Muskingum County history is coming out of storage!
History lovers and curious travelers have a unique reason to visit Zanesville this week.
Muskingum County History is opening its textile collection for Behind the Seams, a special Ohio Open Doors experience at the historic Dr. Increase Mathews House Museum & Gardens. Visitors can explore textiles, fabrics and linens from early Muskingum County history, all displayed inside a home dating back to 1805.
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September 10th, 11th, and 12th
β° 1β4 PM
π Dr. Increase Mathews House Museum & Gardens | 304 Woodlawn Ave. Zanesville
ποΈ FREE admission
The Stone Academy Historic Site & Museum located at 115 Jefferson St. Zanesville, will also be open during the event, making this the perfect opportunity to spend an afternoon discovering more of Zanesvilleβs fascinating history.
Ohio Open Doors celebrates historic places across the state by giving visitors special access, tours and experiences. This is your chance to see a collection that isn't typically on display.
Plan a trip to Zanesville, step inside one of our historic treasures and discover the stories woven into Muskingum Countyβs past.