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An 1841 Canal-Era Tavern
The Temperance Tavern is an 1841 canal-era tavern that features a military room, a dining room, a community room, an Indian room, and the original basement with its tavern table.
Plan Your VisitOne of Newcomerstown's oldest standing buildings, the Tavern is the heart of the Society's collection — sports legends, military history, music, fashion, and Native American artifacts under one historic roof.
The Temperance Tavern is an 1841 canal-era tavern that features a military room, a dining room, a community room, an Indian room, and the original basement with its tavern table.
Plan Your VisitUniforms, weapons, letters, and personal effects honoring Newcomerstown's service members across generations.
Set as it would have been in the canal era, capturing everyday life in 1841 Newcomerstown.
A gathering space celebrating the people, families, and organizations that shaped the village.
Artifacts honoring the Turtle Clan of the Delaware (Lenape) Nation, whose capital once stood where the village sits today.
Explore HeritageStep down into the tavern's original 1841 basement, still home to the historic tavern table.
Group tours welcome. Call ahead to arrange a visit outside of regular hours.
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