Category: Event

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March 26, 2024

Murder Mystery Dinner

September 13, 14 and 15, guests are invited to Adena Mansion and Gardens to put their crime-solving skills to the test with an entertaining atmosphere, great food, and mystery. “Trial by Jury” is this year’s all-new original production written and directed by Delmar Burkitt. The grounds will open at 5:30 pm, and the mystery will […]
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March 26, 2024

Pumpkin Painting with Steve Patrick

Join us and Steve Patrick as we continue to honor Skip Hathaway’s love for art and storytelling with a children’s pumpkin painting event. Children ages five and up are 2welcome and must have a parent or chaperone accompany them. Admission to this event is free. Due to limited supplies, registration opens on Sunday, September 1, […]
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March 26, 2024

Children’s Birdhouse Decorating

Does your child have an interest in birds? From watching them to learning more about them? Join us on Sunday, August 4, for a birdhouse decorating event. Children can use their creativity to decorate a birdhouse they can set up at home for birdwatching. Children ages five and up are welcome and must have a […]
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March 26, 2024

Veterans Day

Veterans receive free admission today. The Hayes Home and museum are open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The first tour of the home is at 9 a.m., and the last tour is at 4 p.m. The research library will be closed for the holiday.
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March 26, 2024

Life in Early Ohio

Explore the historic skills and trades of frontier Ohio including blacksmithing, tinsmithing, leather working, candle dipping, regency fashion, quilting & weaving, historic tea, baking, frontier medicine and more. Test your skills at tomahawk throwing, historic games and other hands-on activities.
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March 22, 2024

The 60 Years War for Ohio: American Revolution

Join us this August 24–25 for our 60 years war for Ohio: American Revolution event! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Revolution in this exciting living history event featuring military & battle demonstrations, an interactive ambush, live music fife and drum concerts, colonial farming, a historic tavern, army bread & baking, coffee […]
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March 22, 2024

Children’s Mosaic Flag Craft

Have your child celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic craft! You and your child can join us on Sunday, July 7, to craft a mosaic flag. Admission to this event is free, and we will provide the supplies. Children ages five and up are welcome and must have a parent or chaperone accompany them. For […]
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March 22, 2024

The Story of Ohio’s Canals: An Engineering Endeavor that Can Still Be Traced in Ohio’s Landscape

Join Tom O’Grady on Sunday, August 11, as he discusses the construction of the canals and how they opened up Ohio to world commerce. Admission to this event is free. For more information, please email [email protected] or call (740) 772-1500.
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March 22, 2024

Ladies of the House with Mary Anne Brown

Join local Worthington family historian Mary Anne Brown on Sunday, July 14, for a discussion about the ladies of Adena. Admission to this event is free. For more information, please visit our website www.adenamansion.com, email [email protected], or call 740. 772.1500.
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March 22, 2024

Florence Kling Harding Birthday Tea

Help us celebrate Florence Harding’s 164th birthday with a delicious light lunch and program by Wendy Petrie, Museum Experiences Supervisor, focusing on Mrs. Harding’s contributions to the White House gardens. Reservations required by Aug. 8. Details TBA.