Event Archives - Page 5 of 43 - Ohio History Connection

February 16, 2023

Wilderness Skills

Participants will learn about techniques of hunting, fishing, tanning and trapping with Keith Bengston. During this presentation, information will be given on how to set traps, tan hides and make jerky among other skills to live in the natural world. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for possible changing Ohio weather as we will be […]

February 16, 2023

Trees Please!

Participants will study forest ecology with Keith Bengston. They will learn to identify trees, measure them as well as the plot they are in. There will be a presentation of how foresters mathematically count all of the trees of a certain species in the acreage of the park, as well as what their importance is […]

February 16, 2023

The Harvest Gathering of the Crops

Keith will explore pioneer cooking methods and the preservation of food with demonstrations on making hominy, stringing beans, and grinding corn to name a few of the activities. Participants may drop in on this activity in the garden. Keith Bengston is a long time employee of the Ohio History Connection, former site manager of Fort […]

February 16, 2023

Adena Pottery Construction

Participants will create a clay vessel from self-hardening clay using the coil method of construction as the Adena Culture did 3,000 years ago. There will be an educational background with visual examples. Each participant will be assisted as needed to finish a coil clay vessel. The surfaces will be smoothed out by shell and stone. […]

February 16, 2023

Prairie in Bloom Nature Discovery Hike

During the middle of the summer, there are many things that can catch your attention if you know what to look for. Fort Ancient volunteer and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Rick Hoffman as well as other naturalists, will walk participants through the prairie and woods to learn about the plants, bugs, and wildlife around Fort […]

February 16, 2023

Summer Solstice

Join Fort Ancient in welcoming the first day of summer through this exciting program of observing the sunrise as the Ancient people did 2,000 years ago. Watch the sunrise between two walls of earth when aligning yourself between the earthen wall and a stone covered mound. Guests will also learn the importance of Fort Ancient […]

February 16, 2023

Mask-Making from Nature

A wide variety of natural materials are made available plus participants can bring their own supplies. After viewing a diverse group of visual examples, we will speak briefly about using many sizes, shapes, and textures of objects which have personal significance to create a finished mask. These masks reflect the faces of Nature and do […]

February 16, 2023

Getting to the Root of the Matter

This is an informative study of medicinal plants used by American Indians around Ft. Ancient, presented by Keith Bengston. As we revitalize our medicinal garden this year with new and different species, we will explore the vast knowledge of American Indian peoples in regards to how plants help humans. Did you know that Red Willow […]

February 16, 2023

Wild Flower Discovery Tour

Enjoy the outdoors on this annual spring hike with Rick Hoffman, OCVN and other Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists. There will be a hike through the woods and prairie at Fort Ancient. Participants will learn about early spring flowers and plants. These are a sure sign that spring is here! General site admission applies for non-members. […]

February 16, 2023

Animals from Bark and Natural Objects

Join education specialist Pam Hall in using bark and other natural objects to make a 3-dimensional creation of animals, birds, insects etc. We will also be using glue, paint & other mixed media to create these realistic or fantasy constructions. Pam Hall earned her B.F.A. degree from Columbus College of Art & Design in Fine […]