Hike trails through the 533-acre preserve and see ancient pits left by American Indians who came from the surrounding area to quarry flint. The unique rainbow-colored flint was used as an item of trade, tools and weapons. Within the museum, learn about Ohio’s official gemstone and the shaping of flint into tools, known as knapping.
A picnic area with tables, grills, drinking water and restrooms is available for visitors to the quarry. Average visit time: Allow 1+ hours
Flint Ridge is a nearly eight-mile-long vein of high-quality flint located in Licking and Muskingum counties of eastern Ohio. Hundreds of quarry pits and workshop sites are scattered across more than 2,000 acres of ridge top in these Appalachian foothills. It has been called the “Great Indian Quarry of Ohio.”
Flint Ridge seems to have been well known in the ancient world, as small amounts of it have been found at American Indian sites across the present-day eastern United States. Because of this flint’s great beauty, it has been respected throughout the ages in the tools, weapons and ceremonial objects of native cultures and in modern times in the production of jewelry.
Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries & Nature Preserve is managed locally by the Ohio History Connection.
Events and Programs
Field trips and group excursions are offered at Flint Ridge. Please be to schedule large groups at least 2 weeks in advance. To schedule please email [email protected].
Be sure to allot at least three hours for activities which include guided tours of the museum and trail as well as three hands-on guided activities. The fee per student is $5, teachers and chaperones are free of charge.
Group excursions include a tour of the museum and tour of the quarry trail. The fee per person is $5 per person with discounts for seniors and Ohio History Connection Members.
If you are not able to make it to use we can come to you! The fee for off site programs is a flat fee of $150.00 for schools and organizations within a 50 mile radius of Flint Ridge, an extra mileage fee will be added for travel outside of the determined radius.
SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE RIDGE!
Join us every Saturday for family-friendly drop-in programs at Flint Ridge Nature Preserve! Each week features a new hands-on nature or historical activity
Programs run from 12:00pm to 2:00 PM and are included with admission—no registration needed!
Programs will take place on the following Saturdays:
For detailed program summaries check out our Facebook Events page!!
