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January 22, 2026

Talk & Tour: Gemini VIII Mission

Join the Museum Historian in the STEM Inspiration Center to explore Gemini VIII, Neil Armstrong’s first mission into space. Learn about the first successful docking in orbit and the life-threatening emergency that followed. Discover how Armstrong and pilot David Scott regained control, proving their skill and paving the way for future Moon landings. Presentations at […]

January 22, 2026

Talk & Tour: Gemini VIII Mission

January 22, 2026

Statehood Day at Adena Mansion & Gardens

Join us for a special Sunday commemorating Ohio's founding! We’ll be open during our normal hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. At 1 p.m., we'll have a guided hike to the Great Seal Overlook. We’ll also be offering regular guided mansion tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. at a discounted rate […]

January 20, 2026

America 250 Celebration

Step back in time at the Adena Mansion & Gardens, for an America 250 Celebration brought to you by the Nathaniel Massie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Ross County Visitors Bureau. Experience the sights and sounds of the 18th century through artillery demonstrations, musket and rifle drills, soldiers' kit presentations […]

January 16, 2026

Talk & Tour: Armstrong’s Flights

Join Space Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center and outdoors for an engaging presentation on the fascinating history of the museum’s four iconic craft. Learn about their history, missions, and the important roles they played in aviation and space history. After the presentation, continue your journey through aerospace history with a guided tour, […]

January 16, 2026

Talk & Tour: Armstrong’s Flights

Join Space Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center and outdoors for an engaging presentation on the fascinating history of the museum’s four iconic craft. Learn about their history, missions and the important roles they played in aviation and space history. After the presentation, continue your journey through aerospace history with a guided tour, […]

January 16, 2026

Talk & Tour: Mercury 7 Program

Join Space Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center as he takes a deeper dive into the astronauts of the Mercury 7 Program. Learn about America's first astronauts, their achievements, struggles, and NASA's overall goals for the first crewed space program. Discover if you would have had the "right stuff" as well. The presentation […]

January 16, 2026

America 250: Outdoor Movie Night

As part of the museum's America 250 celebration, we will be hosting a free outdoor movie night out on the museum lawn.We will be showing the award-winning Apollo 11 documentary, highlighting America's historic first lunar landing. Light snacks will be supplied, and guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. The viewing is […]

January 16, 2026

Talk & Tour: Mercury 7 Program

Join Space Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center as he takes a deeper dive into the astronauts of the Mercury 7 Program. Learn about America's first astronauts, their achievements, struggles and NASA's overall goals for the first crewed space program. Discover if you would have had the "right stuff" as well. The presentation […]

January 16, 2026

Double Wall Basket Weaving Workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn to weave baskets? Join Renata Cauthon, a Cherokee T.E.R.O. artist, as she teaches double wall style basket weaving at Fort Ancient. Weather permitting, we are planning to work down by the Little Miami River. Plan to bring sunscreen, drinks and wear clothing you don't mind getting wet or potentially […]