Heirloom Plant Sale – May 4-19, 2024 (Closed on Monday and Tuesday)
It’s that time again!
Adena Mansion and Gardens’ Annual Heirloom Plant Sale is here once again. Our sale focuses on heirloom plants that are varieties raised and passed on before the advent of industrial farming. Many plants go back at least as far as Worthington’s time, with varieties of flowers, tomatoes, vegetables, and herbs will be on sale.
This year’s sale will begin on Saturday, May 4, and run until Sunday, May 19. Hours will be Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9 am-5 pm, Sundays from noon-5 pm, and CLOSED on Mondays and Tuesdays.
For more information, please email info@adenamansion.com or call (740) 772-1500.
Skip into Art with Steve Patrick – Saturday, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, and September 7
Join Steve Patrick as we continue to honor Skip Hathaway and her love of art with Skip into Art. This art class is for children ages five and up, and children must have a parent or chaperone with them. Admission to this event is free, and we will provide the art supplies.
Vintage “Base Ball” Game – Saturday, June 1, at 2 pm
Play ball!
The Adena Worthingtons will challenge The Ohio Village Muffins in a doubleheader exhibition of vintage baseball played by 19th-century rules. The game begins at 2 pm and is free and open to the public.
For more information, please email info@adenamansion.com or call (740) 772-1500.
Children’s Nature Scavenger Hunt – Sunday, June 2, at 2 pm
Adena Mansion and Gardens will become the place for little explorers to use their skills to hunt different items in nature. Children will get to explore the Worthington estate while learning about nature.
Admission for this event is free, and children ages five and up are welcome and must have a parent or chaperone accompany them.
For more information, please email info@adenamansion.com or call (740) 772-1500.
The Impact of World Heritage in Our Community with Melody Young – Sunday, June 9, at 2 pm
What impact will the designation of World Heritage have on our community? Join the executive director of the Chillicothe Visitor’s Bureau, Melody Young, as she discusses this.
Admission to this event is free. For more information, please email info@adenamansion.com or call (740) 772-1500.
19th Century Independence Day Celebration – Sunday, July 7, at 2 pm
Celebrate Independence Day as they did in the 19th Century by transporting back to the 1800s. Witness a reading of a portion of the Declaration of Independence, a reading of patriotic poems, a presentation of the flag, and a toast to George Washington.
This event will be under the picnic pavilion behind the Visitor’s Center with no charge to attend. For more information, please email info@adenamansion.com or call (740) 772-1500.
Children’s Mosaic Flag Craft – Sunday, July 7, at 3 pm
Have your child celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic craft! You and your child can join us on Sunday, July 7, to craft a mosaic flag. Admission to this event is free, and we will provide the supplies. Children ages five and up are welcome and must have a parent or chaperone accompany them.
For more information, please email info@adenamansion.com or call (740) 772-1500.
Ladies of the House: Mary Anne Brown – July 14, 2024 at 2pm
Join local Worthington family historian Mary Anne Brown on Sunday, July 14, for a discussion about the women of Adena.
Admission to this event is free. For more information, please email info@adenamansion.com or call (740) 772-1500.
Birdhouse Decorating for Children – Sunday, August 4, at 2pm
Does your child have an interest in birds? From watching them to learning more about them? Join us on Sunday, August 4, for a birdhouse decorating event. Children can use their creativity to decorate a birdhouse they can set up at home for birdwatching.
Children ages five and up are welcome and must have a parent or chaperone accompany them. Admission to this event is free. Due to limited supplies, registration opens on Wednesday, July 3.
For more information, please email info@adenamansion.com or call (740) 772-1500.
The Story of Ohio’s Canals: An Engineering Endeavor that Can Still Be Traced in Ohio’s Landscape with Tom O’Grady – Sunday, August 11, at 2 pm
Join Tom O’Grady on Sunday, August 11, as he discusses the construction of the canals and how they opened up Ohio to world commerce.
Admission to this event is free. For more information, please email info@adenamansion.com or call (740) 772-1500.
Murder Mystery Dinner – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 13,14, and 15, 2024
There’s been a murder!
September 13, 14, and 15, guests are invited to Adena Mansion and Gardens to put their crime-solving skills to the test with an entertaining atmosphere, great food, and mystery. “Trial by Jury” is this year’s all-new original production written and directed by Delmar Burkitt.
The grounds will open at 5:30 pm, and the mystery will start at 6:00 pm. After the gathering of clues, dinner will follow at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $65 per person. For AMGS members, tickets are $60 with promo code AMGS2024. Admission includes both the dinner and mystery. Tickets for this event will go on sale Monday, July 1, 2024.
Dinner will be in a tent behind the mansion. Please dress according to the weather forecast, and wear comfortable shoes as there will be walking involved. Those with mobility challenges may access available transportation.
For more information, please visit www.adenamansion.com, email info@adenamansion.com, or call (740) 772-1500.
Autumn Equinox Harvest Dinner: A Farm-to-Table Experience September 22, 2024
Join Adena Mansion and Gardens Society for a Farm to Table experience with locally sourced food prepared by local chefs. The gates will open at 4pm and dinner will be served at 6pm.
AMGS has collaborated with our local Food Bank and we encourage guests to bring non-perishable food items for donation. Come prepared for an evening under the stars. There will be a silant auction, and stations set up for Hot Coco, Carmal Apples, S’mores, and Photo Ops.
Beer and wine tickets will be available.
The Autumn Equinox is a time of balance and transition. It occurs when the Earth’s axis is not tilted toward or away from the sun. On this day, we get nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness. This year, the autumn equinox is on September 22. It is a time of balance, change, and preparation for the winter months. It also is a symbolic inspiration for emphasizing The bounty of autumn provides rich unique flavors providing an opportunity to celebrate community, sustainability and giving.
Pumpkin Painting with Steve Patrick – Saturday, October 5, at 2pm
Join Steve Patrick on Saturday, October 5, as we continue to honor Skip Hathaway’s love for art and storytelling with a children’s pumpkin painting event.
Children ages five and up are welcome and must have a parent or chaperone accompany them. Admission to this event is free. Due to limited supplies, registration opens on Sunday, September 1.
Fall Scrapbooking Crop – Friday, November 1, Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3, 2024
Are you someone who loves to craft but can’t find the time to do so? Adena Mansion and Gardens has the solution for you! Join us for a weekend of 31 peaceful hours of crafting. This weekend retreat will be on November 1, 2, and 3, 2024, in Adena Mansion and Gardens’ Visitor’s Center. It all begins on Friday, November 1, from 9 am-9 pm, runs through Saturday, November 2, from 9 am-9 pm, and ends on Sunday, November 3, from 9 am-4 pm.
There will be morning snacks, lunch, and dinner on Friday and Saturday. For Sunday, there will be morning and afternoon snacks. Crafters will have a personal six-foot table, electrical, and wifi access. Vendors with interesting booths will be available for crafters to shop at on Friday and Saturday. Crafters will receive a welcome gift and be eligible for door prizes.
The price for all three days is $130 per person. If unable to or would not like to attend all three days, Friday is $60 per person, Saturday is $60 per person, and Sunday is $25 per person. Reservations and advance payment are required and may be done online at www.adenamansion.com, by emailing info@adenamansion.com, or by calling (740) 772-1500.
Holidays at Adena – Saturday December 7 and 14, and Sunday, December 8 and 15 (Children’s Weekend Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15)
Celebrate the holidays at Holidays at Adena!
Join us as we re-open for the holidays for two weekends only during winter. With Adena Mansion and Gardens decorated in yuletide splendor, it will put you in the holiday spirit!
Tour the beautifully decorated mansion and see how they celebrated the holiday season, with tours every half hour beginning at 10:30 am and the last tour starting at 3:00 pm. Visit the Tenant House to learn how German tenants celebrated with traditions they brought to Adena. Find a Christmas tree with handmade decorations, enjoy German offerings of cookies and mulled cider, and a craft will be available for children. Stop back in the Visitor’s Center for live entertainment, beautiful decorations, and the chance to shop for holiday items in the gift shop.
Admission for this event is $12 for adults and $6 for children. During Children’s Weekend on December 14 and 15, one child for each paying adult will be admitted free of charge.
You may purchase your tickets at the door on the day of the event.
Wreath Workshop – Saturday, December 7, Sunday, December 8, and Saturday December 14, 2024
It’s the holiday season, a time to celebrate! What better way to celebrate than by decorating a wreath?
Join us on Saturday, December 7, Sunday, December 8, and Saturday, December 14, to decorate your wreath. Evergreen wreaths and natural materials gathered from the grounds of Adena Mansion and Gardens will be available. You may also bring personal mementos or decorations to decorate with.
There are three sessions for each day from 10:30 am-4 pm. The price is $45 per person, space is limited, and registration is required. For more information, please email info@adenamansion.com or call (740) 772-1500.