The Lucy Hayes Heritage Center is the restored birthplace of First Lady, Lucy Hayes. Lucy Webb Hayes was the wife of the 19th U.S. President, Ohio’s Rutherford B. Hayes. Lucy was born in the small frame home on August 28, 1831. Lucy was a kind woman, with great moral courage. She was the very first […]
Downtown Chillicothe Walking Tours
Looking for a great family activity? If you haven’t heard yet the Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau has teamed up with iTour Mobile to bring you self guided audio walking tours onto your smart phone. These three tours include “Welcome to Ross County”, “Downtown Chillicothe History & Architecture”, and “Chillicothe History & Mystery Ghost Tour”. […]
End of Summer Fun
This week the Ross County Fair is coming to an end. In Ross County this also means schools will be soon ending their summer break. We have a list of 10 places you don’t want to miss before summer is over! Tour Adena Mansion & Gardens, the land and gardens are beautiful in the Summer. […]
Ross County Fair
The Ross County Fair will begin on August 6th and end on the 13th. This year marks the 72nd Annual Ross County Fair! The Ross County Fair is fun for all ages. Everyone will be entertained! Live bands, harness racing, 4-H, a demolition derby, rides, and don’t forget everyone’s favorite… fair food! Of course there […]
Frankfort Sunflower Festival
The Frankfort Sunflower Festival is a two day festival that takes place in Frankfort, Ohio! Located in Ross County and just 15 miles from downtown Chillicothe. This festival offers wonderful hand crafted items, crafts, live music, a parade and even a sunflower contest (biggest, tallest, etc.) and so much more. The community churches and organizations come […]
Junction Earthworks Park Grand Opening
In March of 2014 the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System led a coalition of non-profits. These non-profits were The Archeological Conservancy, Heartland Earthworks Conservancy, and Rivers Unlimited. They successfully purchased the Junction Earthworks off the auction block in a three week span of time. With the overwhelming support of the public and the media the […]
Historic Chillicothe Sunday Walking Tours
The Chillicothe Restoration Foundation will be hosting Historic Chillicothe Sunday Walking Tours every month through October. These tours depart from the locations every hour from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. The tours last about an hour, with the last departure being at 4:00 p.m. You can purchase your tickets before the tour departs, or in advance […]
Family Fun Weekend
This weekend Ross County has a lot of fun events taking place that the whole family can enjoy together. Clarksburg will be having Flea Market Days Friday – Sunday. This fun event being held by The Clarksburg Neighborhood Watch will have a fish fry, music, ministry events, yard sales, crafters and much more. Activities will […]
Fourth of July Weekend
We will be celebrating Independence Day this Monday! The anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. On the 4th of July we love to celebrate with family and friends at barbeques, enjoying the fireworks, playing with sparklers and more. Please remember to use safety while enjoying your July 4th weekend. Ross […]
Adena Mansion & Gardens July Events
If you haven’t been to Adena Mansion & Gardens before it is a must see. Adena Mansion & Gardens was the 2000-acre estate of Thomas Worthington, the sixth governor of Ohio and one of the state’s first United States Senators. The mansion house was completed in 1806-1807 and has been restored to look like it […]