Point Pleasant to Portsmouth
Crossing Ancient Travelways

One of the murals you will see is by renowned artist Robert Dafford on the south side of the floodwall at the Fourth Street entrance to Point Pleasant Riverfront Park. It illustrates the Battle of Point Pleasant on October 10, 1774, where Chief Cornstalk’s Shawnee Indians attacked Colonel Andrew Lewis’s Virginia Militia at daybreak.

On May 22,1825, General Lafayette visited Gallipolis [pronounced Galley-police] with a large turnout of townspeople while being entertained by the Our House Tavern. Dr. Charles and Alma Holzer purchased the property in 1933, renovated it and in 1944 turned it over to the Ohio Historical Connection as a memorial to the French 500 families who founded Gallipolis in October 17, 1790.

Today, guests can tour this restored brick Federal-style tavern to see the taproom, dining room and other facilities typical of the inns and taverns that hosted travelers in Ohio’s early years.

Heritage Farm Museum & Village recreates a 19th-century Appalachian village with museums, animal exhibits, artisans, and an adventure park. Experience settler life from the 1850s, visit the petting zoo, watch artisans work, or enjoy ziplines, high ropes courses, and a mountain bike park.

Ashland is home to a walkable downtown dotted with unique art installations and locally owned restaurants and shops. Stop by the Ashland Visitors Center to learn more about Downtown Ashland!

Before you fully arrive at Portsmouth, reward yourself with some of the best donuts on the Ohio!
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Long before the pioneers came, Portsmouth was a major cross-roads and expansive settlement. Enjoy the old buildings and antique shops at Historic Boneyfiddle, view the 2000-foot-long floodwall murals, or view a sample of the massive Ohio Hopewell culture complex at the Portsmouth Earthworks.