The Johnny Appleseed Educational Center and Museum holds the world's largest collection of memorabilia and information about the life of John “Appleseed” Chapman located in Urbana, Ohio.
Regular Hours Tuesday – Friday 10:00 – 4:00 Hours by Appointment For groups of four or more, call (937) 206-0915.
John Chapman walked this very earth.
Johnny Appleseed, John Chapman, lived by and taught the virtues of generosity, humility, stewardship, thrift, entrepreneurship, and caring for one’s fellow man.
Here’s some of what you will discover at the museum.
Dock Family Bible – See the bible which was purported to be carried by Johnny Appleseed himself, this Bible has been in the possession of the descendants of Johnny’s half-sister since 1849 and is entrusted to the museum.
Memorial Orchard – With apple trees directly descended from those planted by Johnny Appleseed, this small orchard was dedicated to those who dedicated their time to preserving Johnny Appleseed’s legacy. The apple blossoms should begin in the Spring, though most apple trees will not bear fruit until they are five to ten years old.
Children’s Garden – A delightful garden and picnic area, play, stroll, and take beautiful family photos for your holiday cards with the beautiful museum building and mature trees as background.
Francis Bailey’s Tombstone – Bailey was the first American publisher of the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg, and the printer to the Continental Congress. Bailey was considered a revolutionary and his dedication to printing Swednborgian materials, which were then the materials Johnny Appleseed distributed, led to Bailey’s influence in Ohio.
More of what you will discover at the museum.
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