National Road Museum Director Visits Rotary

The National Road Museum in Norwich is launching some new exhibits, one featuring influential author Zane Grey.

Grey is one of the most noted american-western authors in history and wrote more than 100 books. The museum highlights all of his accomplishments, and those who visit will get the opportunity to delve deeper into his life. Museum Executive Director, Don McKendry stopped by Zanesville’s Noon Rotary Club Meeting Tuesday and told us more about the museum.

“We also highlight the beautiful pottery made in this area, the Weller, the Roseville, the Owens and so forth that was made in this area we have a big exhibit of that, well over $1,000,000 worth,” McKendry said.

The John Glenn Museum in New Concord now operates the National Road Museum. McKendry said both institutions have impacted tourism and education in the community.

“We do have a lot of visitors, a lot of students, we bring students through and it’s quite an experience for people when they study Ohio history, the kids, we have to tell them what it was to live like with no computers, no cellphones, no iPads, no iPods, no TVs, and so they learn what it was like to live back in the ’30s and ’40s,” McKendry said.

Both museums operate Wednesday through Sunday and adult admission is just $7.