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Welcome to Come Join in on the Fun

Saturday, July 13!
DRESDEN

AMERICA’S BASKET-MAKING CAPITAL

Visit these Dresden businesses during America’s Basket
Festival on July 13, 2024 and throughout the year.

by Lynette Dotson
There is so much to see and do in Just a minute or so out of the village
the quaint and charming village of Dres- limits in Trinway you can see Historic
den, Ohio. As you visit be sure to browse Prospect Place (12150 Main Street,
the shops, restaurants, and businesses Trinway). This iconic mansion is open
throughout town as well as take a mo- for self-guided tours every Saturday and
ment to see some of history and at- Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. These are
tractions that help to make Dresden a free to the public but donations are ap-
unique destination for all ages and inter- preciated for the continued upkeep and
ests. renovations needed. On July 13, 2024
The World’s Largest Basket lo- you will be able to enjoy live music at the
cated on the corner of Main and Fifth mansion for $5.00 per person or $20.00
Streets is a must see attraction. You per car load between 1 and 8 p.m. Visit
can’t take a trip to Dresden and not get gwacenter.org for further details.
a selfie or group photo with this memo- Dresden is home to the largest
rable 48 feet long, 11 feet wide, and 23 stainless steel pool in America, The
feet high basket inspired by a Longa- Dresden Swim Center (1330 South
berger’s popular Market Basket. Main Street), thanks to the generosity
Take a stroll or bike ride along the of Dave Longaberger and the continued
Muskingum Recreational Trail. This support of organizations like the J.W.
6-mile paved trail connects the village of and M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation
Dresden to Ellis Dam Road making for a and others who have helped to keep the BASKETS • POTTERY • HOME ACCESSORIES & DECOR
beautiful and scenic ride or walk along pool in operation.
the Muskingum River. Parking can be If you happen to be visiting Dresden 608 Main St., Dresden | (740) 565-4121 | SHOP ONLINE! thepatioshops.com
found at 1595 Main Street near the Jef- on the 12th or 13th of July, 2024 then
ferson Township Buiding. you are in for an extra treat as the Dres-
Dresden River Park (E Musking- den Homecoming is taking place at
um Ave, Dresden - past Tri-Valley High and around 701 Chestnut Street (Union
School) boasts a paved walking/bike Square).
trail, a boat ramp, a picnic pavilion, and Of Course you may have heard
plenty of space for fishing along the about or have already registered for
Muskingum River. While there you can America’s Basket Festival which is
see the Dresden Suspension Bridge. also being held on July 13. For informa-
Dave Longaberger Memorial tion and details turn to page 2 & 3 of
Park (6th Street Park) is located near this issue of the Dresden Buzz.
the center of town at the corner of Main There are so many great events
and Sixth Streets. The park pays tribute planned for the rest of the year including
to Dave Longaberger with a statue and the next big one, the Dresden Melon
large rocks inscribed with some of his Festival on August 3, 2024.
quotes. Want more information about
A giant cross stands tall among Dresden? Here are a few websites you
the trees just west of the Village of Dres- should check out. VillageofDresden.
den. If you stay until dark you will be com, DestinationDresden.com, and of
able to easily see it lit, overlooking the course DresdenBuzz.com.
village. Although there is no public ac-
cess to see the cross up close its pres-
ence above the village is comforting.