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The Tuscarawas County Heritage Home Association is a non-profit Ohio corporation, the Association is dedicated to the documentation and preservation of the architecturally and historically significant homes, buildings, and neighborhoods of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Founded in New Philadelphia, Ohio, in 1976, the Association's mission is to cultivate appreciation of this part of our local heritage; to develop awareness of, and encourage interest in, preserving historic structures within the community; and to educate those who are interested in preservation or are actively involved in the restoration of historically significant structures. Since its inception in 1976, The Tuscarawas County Heritage Home Association has awarded plaques in recognition of more than 50 of our county's extraordinary historic homes and buildings, including the Tuscarawas County Courthouse on the square in New Philadelphia, Ohio. To be considered for a Heritage Home Plaque, a home or building has to have been built prior to the year 1901 and have its original lines still evident and façade intact. The Historic Marker is awarded for a home or building that has historical significance such as a notable person having lived or conducted business there. The structure does not have to earn a Heritage Home Plaque in order to qualify for the Historic Marker. A third plaque, the 20th Century Plaque, is awarded for architecturally or historically significant homes or other structures built between 1901 and 1925. For more information on applying for a plaque, visit http://TuscHHA.googlepages.com. While the aesthetic and quality-of-life benefits of preservation are widely accepted, skepticism is sometimes expressed about the quantifiable economic contribution of such endeavors. After analyzing data and obtaining the input of government and community leaders, researchers at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law say those doubts should be erased. Preservation and restoration initiatives nationwide have reversed years of deterioration and decay, and continue to yield economic benefits that surpass those created by such alternative investments as infrastructure and new construction. Notable paybacks include stabilization of neighborhoods, heritage tourism, stimulation of private investment, revitalization of downtown activities, affordable housing and office rentals, and enhancement of community pride. A property owner's displaying of a Tusc HHA plaque symbolizes that property owner’s appreciation of these benefits and commitment to these principles. Members of the Association are individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations that choose to invest in the aesthetic and historic aspects of Tuscarawas County by way of personal involvement or financial support or both. Membership in the Association does not require the ownership of an historic structure. For additional information about Membership, or to request an application for membership, please visit http://TuscHHA.googlepages.com. Tusc HHA members’ meetings convene on the first Thursday of each month. Meetings are frequently hosted in the homes of members, many of which are historic structures. Snacks and refreshments are served during the social that follows adjournment of each meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting for members will be on the evening of the first Thursday in August -- our annual picnic. In addition to attending regular monthly meetings, members often have the opportunity to participate in tours of historic homes and buildings locally, as well as in other communities in and around Ohio. Fund-raisers have taken the form of Home & Garden Tours, including those produced in conjunction with the bicentennial celebrations of Dover, Ohio and our county seat New Philadelphia, Ohio, as well as walking tours and horse-drawn carriage tours. This year, 2008, in support of the Bicentennial Celebration of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, the Association will sponsor a Bicentennial History Hunt -- a scavenger hunt/road rally/contest with prizes such as prepaid gasoline cards, historic event tickets, gift certificates for historic restaurants of Tuscarawas County, and more. Watch our event calendar here for more information. Please reserve Sunday afternoon, September 21, 2008, and for more information contact TuscHHA@gmail.com. The Association sponsors guest speakers at Kent State University’s Tuscarawas Campus and hosts hands-on workshops and educational seminars on historic preservation and restoration techniques and materials. The Association's Board of Directors meets monthly on the Thursday that immediately precedes our regular monthly members’ meeting. For more information on meetings and other activities and events, or to request a schedule, e-mail TuscHHA@gmail.com. A Classified Ad page is available for listing of antiques, collectibles, and other items for sale by members of the Association. Visit http://TuscHHA.googlepages.com/tchhaclassifieds.

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