Museum Description :Adena was the 2000-acre estate of Thomas Worthington (1773-1827), sixth governor of Ohio and one of the state's first United States Senators. The mansion house, completed in 1806-1807, has been restored to look much as it did when the Worthington family lived there, including many original Worthington family furnishings.The house is one of only three houses designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe still standing in the country.Latrobe is considered the first professional American architect and served as architect of the U.S.capitol under President Thomas Jefferson. S .. View More >>
Museum Description :Adena was the 2000-acre estate of Thomas Worthington (1773-1827), sixth governor of Ohio and one of the state's first United States Senators. The mansion house, completed in 1806-1807, has been restored to look much as it did when the Worthington family lived there, including many original Worthington family furnishings.The house is one of only three houses designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe still standing in the country.Latrobe is considered the first professional American architect and served as architect of the U.S.capitol under President Thomas Jefferson. Situated on the 300 remaining acres of the original homeplace are five outbuildings and formal gardens. The gardens have undergone major renovation. Visitors may stroll through three terraces of flowers and vegetables, as well as the shrubs and trees in the grove. Looking east from the north lawn of the mansion, one can see across the Scioto River Valley to the Logan Range. This view was the inspiration for the Great Seal of the State of Ohio. A new Museum and Education Center features interactive exhibits that use the stories of people connected to Adena to give visitors a picture of life in Ohio in the early 1800s as well as classrooms, meeting and rental space
Museum Admission :Adults : $10Seniors : $9Children 6 and up : $5OHS, AMGS : FreeChildren 5 and under : Free
Museum Program :Hikes for TykesDate : Sunday, Aug 9 2015Time : 2:00PMDetails : Does your child enjoy being outdoors and exploring nature? Adena Mansion and Gardens is proud to host Amy Fitton, Tar Hollow State Park naturalist, as she gets the kids outside for some exercise and fresh air while they learn a thing or two about the ecosystem around the grounds of Adena. at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 9, 2015. This event is offered at no cost and is open to children of all ages. It is recommended all hikers dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Registration is required and children must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.For more information or to register for Hikes for Tykes call (740) 772-1500, email info@adenamansion.com, or visit www.adenamansion.com.Adena Mansion was the home of Ohio’s sixth governor, Thomas Worthington. Adena Mansion and Gardens Society manages the site on behalf of the Ohio History Connection. Adena is located at the south end of Adena Road, off Pleasant Valley Road, which is the first road off State Route 104, just north of the US 35 interchange at the north edge of Chillicothe.Admission to Adena Mansion and Gardens is : $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $5 for children 6 and up, free for OHC and AMGS members and children under 5. Tours on Sundays begin at 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. << View Less