Join Ohio University Chillicothe and WOUB Public Media for a screening of Our Town: Chillicothe. The hour-long historical documentary film will be followed by a short Q&A period. “Throughout the process of editing this film, one thing has been abundantly clear: Chillicothe knows and loves its history. To be able to visually share Chillicothe’s unique stories and […]
Step back 200 years into the home of the Worthington family for a special holiday tour. Celebrate the holidays at “Holidays at Adena." Adena Mansion and Gardens will be decorated in 19th-century yuletide splendor and will surely put you in the holiday spirit! While Adena is closed for the winter season, we re-open for the […]
Step back 200 years into the home of the Worthington family for a special holiday tour. Celebrate the holidays at “Holidays at Adena." Adena Mansion and Gardens will be decorated in 19th-century yuletide splendor and will surely put you in the holiday spirit! While Adena is closed for the winter season, we re-open for the […]
Step back 200 years into the home of the Worthington family for a special holiday tour. Celebrate the holidays at “Holidays at Adena." Adena Mansion and Gardens will be decorated in 19th-century yuletide splendor and will surely put you in the holiday spirit! While Adena is closed for the winter season, we re-open for the […]
Step back 200 years into the home of the Worthington family for a special holiday tour. Celebrate the holidays at “Holidays at Adena." Adena Mansion and Gardens will be decorated in 19th-century yuletide splendor and will surely put you in the holiday spirit! While Adena is closed for the winter season, we re-open for the […]
Like most women during the 19th century, Worthington women used needlework as decoration and teaching tools. On Saturday, January 20, at 11 am, join Allison Wagner for a lesson in cross-stitching for beginners. Learn more about the history of cross-stitching, how they did cross-stitching in the 19th century, and how to cross-stitch. Registration is required […]
A call to all volunteers! Adena relies on the generosity of its volunteers. Numerous opportunities are available for anyone interested in participating in the volunteer program. On Saturday, February 17, at 9 am, Adena Mansion and Gardens will host a volunteer orientation breakfast. Returning volunteers or anyone interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities are […]
In 1946, the Hunter Smith family donated the Adena estate to the state of Ohio, and in 1948, the first restoration of the house began. In the spring of 1953, Adena Mansion opened to the public. The second restoration of the mansion was in 2003. What was the estate like during those years of restoration […]
Want the 101 on our 101st? Join Ranger David for a dive into the past 100 years of the Park Service’s management of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and an exclusive look into our plans for the future of our sites! This presentation will commemorate the 101st anniversary of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and […]
Yay, or Nay! Ohio became a state in 1803, but not without conflict. Step back to 1802 and witness the fiery debate for whether Ohio should become a state or remain within the Northwest Territory. Observe the momentous debate highlighting the Territorial Governor Arthur St. Clair’s and Representative Thomas Worthington’s differing plans for Ohio’s path […]
