Ohio Nature Education will be joining us to talk about animals that are most often feared and disliked: bats, spiders, snakes, and possums. They will dispel myths and include natural history facts, which show how beneficial these animals are. We will have live animal visitors as well. This event is for school aged children.
Please join us for a performance by Cody Clark Magic. He will take us on a magical railway adventure! There will be humor, magic, and real railway history and science!
Join local business Williams Honey Bees and learn everything you need to know about honey bees! Williams Honey Bees is one of the largest operations in the state. Join us as we observe local honey bees in their habitat and learn all about the precious pollinator!
A hands-on lesson on making and using quill pens and ink. Children will craft a quill pen and learn how they made quill pens and ink during Thomas Worthington's time. This event will be on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 3:00 pm in the classroom at the Visitor Center. Admission is free for this event. […]
Adena Mansion & Gardens will host their annual Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Social on July 8, 2023, at the picnic pavilion, behind the Visitor Center from 11 am – 4 pm. Bring your lawn chair and sit back, relax, and enjoy music and homemade fruit cobblers, and root beer floats. Admission is charged […]
Join Adena Mansion and Garden Society for a FREE event Celebrating Thomas Worthington's 250th birthday, on July 16, 2023, at Adena Mansion and Gardens historic Site The day will begin the day with: 9:00 am - Gates Open 9:30 am - Opening Ceremony (Flag Pole at the entrance of Parking lot) 10:00 am - The […]
Does your child like to explore the natural world around them? Join us for a Scavenger Hunt at Adena Mansion and Gardens. The scavenger hunt will give kids the opportunity to explore the Worthington estate while they learn about some of the natural elements of the site. Nature Scavenger Hunt will be held on Sunday, […]
First Capital PRIDE 2023 on August 19th, 2023 in Yoctangee Park, Enderlin Circle, from 10 am to 2pm. This is a family friendly event and all are welcome! Our annual walk to the courthouse and back will be around noon. Our PRIDE festival celebrates the historical achievements of LGBTQ+ individuals while highlighting the advocacy efforts […]
Embarking on their journey of more than a thousand miles, monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) fuel up along their route here in southern Ohio! September is prime time for their migration, and citizen scientists can help track their movements. Park staff from Hopewell Culture National Historical Park will meet volunteers at Seip Earthworks and demonstrate safe […]
Spend the day in Frankfort shopping local businesses. Pick up a shopping trail card at any participating stop, visit all of the stops and turn your card in at the last stop for a chance to win a gift basket full of local flair from each stop. 9 confirmed stops.
