The house (museum) was built in 1835 by John Dodge, Esq., benefactor and founder of Beverly, Ohio. The log house was removed from a farm in the area. Both the museum and house contain many artifacts of the area and time including: antique furniture and clothing, photos and documents. See The Mary Tucker Townsend Room, Antique furniture and clothing, pictures and documents, and other items of the early settlers of the Lower Muskingum Valley area, Dr. Hill's medical office, The Adair Room and more.