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February 20, 2024

Celtic Heritage Festival

Explore Celtic Heritage at the first annual Celtic Heritage Festival at the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency. John Johnston emigrated from Ireland as a boy and his Ulster-Scots family soon followed. Activities on the grounds include music all day Saturday and Highland Games on Sunday. An Ohio Frontier Camp will be available for the public […]

February 20, 2024

Silent Movie Drama Night

Let’s get serious with some 1920s drama during our second movie night. We promise lots of popcorn and good times on the south side courtyard of the Warren G. Harding Presidential Library & Museum. Bring your own outdoor chair. Freewill donation. (In case of rain, event will be moved inside.)

February 20, 2024

Teatime with Florence Harding: Flower Arranging 101

Florence Harding often invited people to the White House to join her for tea, scrumptious treats and good conversation. We are inviting you to do the same, and we’re featuring floral designer Kelly Taylor from Marion Flower Shop to give you some ideas and demonstrations on how to show off your backyard flowers in stunning […]

February 20, 2024

Silent Movie Comedy Night

Grab some popcorn and settle in for some laughs with Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin – the same films that were shown in the White House for President Warren G. Harding. Bring your own outdoor chair. Freewill donation. (In case of rain, event will be moved inside.)

February 20, 2024

A Servants View with Beverly Gray

Join local historian Beverly Gray on Sunday, August 25, for a discussion about the servants who worked at 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.

February 16, 2024

19th Century Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day as they did in the 19th Century by transporting back to the 1800s. Witness a reading of a portion of the Declaration of Independence, a reading of patriotic poems, a presentation of the flag and a toast to George Washington. This event will be under the picnic pavilion behind the Visitor’s Center […]

February 13, 2024

Warren G. Harding Symposium

The 2024 Warren G. Harding Symposium will be held on July 19-20, 2024. The theme will be Taft, Wilson and Harding: First Ladies of Consequence. This exciting event will feature outstanding scholars and historians focusing on a remarkable group of American First Ladies, each of whom faced difficult challenges and were able to leave an […]

February 8, 2024

World Heritage: What Does It Mean for Ohio?

You’re inscribed, great! Now what? Please mark your calendars for a free-wheeling discussion about what World Heritage inscription means for the communities where the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks sites are located. Joining our own Chief Historic Sites Officer, Jennifer Aultman, in conversation will be Brent Lane, from Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service. […]

January 25, 2024

The Impact of World Heritage in Our Community with Melody Young

What impact will the World Heritage designation of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks have on our community? Join the executive director of the Chillicothe Visitor’s Bureau, Melody Young, as she discusses this. Admission to this event is free. For more information, please email [email protected] or call (740).772.1500.

January 25, 2024

Children’s Nature Scavenger Hunt

Adena Mansion and Gardens will become the place for little explorers to use their skills to hunt different items in nature. Children will get to explore the Worthington estate while learning about nature. Admission for this event is free, and children ages 5 and up are welcome and must have a parent or chaperone accompany […]