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June 8, 2022

Grave Matters: Explore the Final Resting Place of the Worthington Family with Mary Anne Brown

Although Thomas and Eleanor Worthington raised their ten children at Adena, only five of these children are buried here in Ross County. Join Mary Anne Brown, Worthington family historian, for a verbal tour of the final resting places of all ten of the children, some far from the Adena home of their youth. Admission is […]

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June 8, 2022

“Base Ball” Adena Worthingtons vs Ohio Village Muffins

Adena Mansion & Gardens will host a vintage “base ball” game on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join us on the grounds when the Adena Worthingtons challenge the Ohio Village Muffins, an 1860’s baseball team that plays the game by 19th century rules, in an exhibition game of vintage […]

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June 8, 2022

Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Social

Adena Mansion & Gardens will host their annual Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Social July 9, 2022 at the picnic pavilion, behind the Visitor Center from 11a.m.–3 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and sit back, relax, and enjoy homemade fruit cobblers and root beer floats. Admission is charged at the gift shop and there […]

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June 8, 2022

Writing Cursive

A workshop explaining cursive handwriting with demonstrations and hands-on lessons using quill pens and ink. Also a discussion of how ink was made by gathering natural ingredients. Workshop will be on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 2 p.m. in the classroom at the Visitor Center. Admission is free and all children must have an adult […]

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June 8, 2022

19th Century Independence Day Celebration

Join us on Sunday, July 3, at 2:00 PM, to celebrate Independence Day the way they did two centuries ago as you are transported back in time to experience the holiday like it was celebrated in the early 1800s. This event will take place at the picnic pavilion and there is no charge to attend. […]

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June 8, 2022

Art with Skip

Local Chillicothe artist Skip Hathaway will offer an art class for children of all ages. The classes will begin at Noon and will take place at the Education Center. Children of all ages are welcome to attend this event, which is offered at no cost. Art supplies will be provided and children must be accompanied […]

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June 8, 2022

Finding Your Roots: Explore the History of Ross County with Beverly Gray

Join local historian Beverly Gray on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 2 p.m. for a talk about genealogy. Explore more about the history of Ross County as well as how to discover more about your family history. Admission is free and for more information please visit adenamansion.com, email [email protected], or call 740.772.1500.

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June 8, 2022

Make Your Own Hypertufa Planter

Join Tom Ortman Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 2:00pm for a gardening event. Make a Hypertufa planter for your lovely plants to be displayed in. Supplies will be provided. Reservations are required, as space is limited. Admission is $35 per person, and you may purchase your tickets online at adenamansion.com, by calling 740-772-1500 or email […]

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June 7, 2022

Space Camp “The Solar System”

A day camp for students ages 11-12 years old that teaches them about the solar system.

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June 3, 2022

Summer Solstice Sunrise at Fort Ancient

Come and watch the sun rise as the ancient ancestors of our American Indians did 2000 years ago.