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Discover Ohio’s rich American Indian heritage with this itinerary!
2 days/2 nights
Day 1
Flint Ridge State Memorial (OHS)
800-283-8707
Brownsville (Licking County)
The flint from this area was especially prized by the Hopewell Culture for its quality and beauty, and was a valuable trade item for many prehistoric peoples. Take a guided tour of the museum exhibits and learn how a piece of flint becomes an arrowhead. Also experience throwing a spear with an atlatl, used by the prehistoric Indians for hunting.
Ohio Historical Center (OHS)
800-646-5184
Columbus (Franklin County)
Lunch at the American House Hotel (OHS)
Enjoy a buffet or plated lunch featuring typical 19th Century American fare. Then take a guided tour of the center's premier collection of artifacts from prehistoric Indian cultures in Ohio. The exhibit includes rare pieces from across the state, as well as maps, photos and village dioramas. The Center was described by the 1989 Smithsonian Guide to Historic America "probably the finest museum in America devoted to pre-European history,"
Drive to in the Chillicothe/Ross county area and overnight.
Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama
740-775-0700
Chillicothe (Ross County)
Enjoy a buffet dinner on site and then watch the show depicting the life of legendary Shawnee leader Tecumseh. Learn how Tecumseh unified various Indian tribes to fight against the American invasion of the Ohio Valley. With a musical score by the London Symphony Orchestra, this is an unforgettable experience. Tecumseh was part of the national Local Legacies Project, created by the Library of Congress for its bicentennial celebration in 2000.
Day 2
Adena Mansion & Gardens (OHS)
800-319-7248
Chillicothe (Ross County)
Adena is the home of Thomas Worthington, one of Ohio's first U.S. Senators and the Buckeye state's sixth governor. Learn about the state's early history and Worthington's meetings with Blue Jacket and Tecumseh. The historic mansion was the recipient of significant renovation in 2003. Period gardens and a new museum and interpretative center showcase life during Ohio's early frontier.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
740-774-1125
Chillicothe (Ross County)
Mound City contains 23 mounds enclosed by an earthen wall. The incredible 13-acre site was constructed 2,000 years ago by the prehistoric Hopewell people and was used for burials and ceremonies. View the video and exhibit area, followed by a guided tour with a park ranger.
Serpent Mound (OHS)
800-752-2757
(Adams County)
Serpent Mound is the largest and finest serpent effigy mound in the United States. The mound, constructed by the Fort Ancient people, is nearly a quarter-mile long and represents an uncoiling snake. Take a guided tour to learn about the mysteries of this mound.
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Licking County Convention & Visitors Bureau
800-589-8224
Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau
800-413-4118
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