Adena > Adena Museum and Education Center
Adena is located at the south end of Adena Road, off Pleasant Valley
Road, which is the first road west off of State Route 104, just north of the U.S. 35 interchange at the
north edge of Chillicothe in Ross County.
What can you see in the Adena Museum and Education Center?
In the exhibits you will have opportunities to explore the lives and times of the people who lived and
worked here.
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| The Adena Estate: |
What did the estate look like 200 years ago and who worked there? |
| Restoration of a Landmark |
Putting together the clues that reveal what Adena looked like in the early
1800s. |
| Building and Living at Adena |
Look at the architect Latrobe's portfolio and meet some of the guests who
came to Adena. |
| Early Ohio: |
Why did people come to Ohio 200 years ago? How was life then different from
today; how was it
the same?
The answers may surprise you. |
| The Debate over Statehood: |
The people who lived in the Ohio country 200 years ago were passionate about
statehood-both
for it and
against it. What was it all about?
Come see this multimedia presentation and find out. |
| The Life of Worthington: |
Put yourself in the shoes of the businessman and politician who was Thomas
Worthington. |
| The Worthington Family: |
Explore the lives of Thomas Worthington, his wife Eleanor, and their ten
children. |
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Groups Tours also by appointment. For even more information, contact Site Manager at 740-772-1500, or Toll Free at 1-800-319-7248.
Below are the Costs for Admission for both the Adena Mansion and the
Adena Museum and Education Center.
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| OHS Members: |
FREE |
| Adults: |
$7.00 |
| Students: (all ages) |
$3.00 |
| Children: (5 and under) |
FREE |
| School Groups: |
$3.00 |
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Adena's mailing address is:
Adena
Box 831 Adena
Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601
The ground
floor of the mansion house, upper floor of
the barn, and all other public areas are handicapped accessible. Photos of the second floor of the mansion
house are available for handicapped persons to view. Interpreters are available to talk to vision impaired
visitors.
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