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Flint Ridge
Ohio's high-quality flint was of great economic importance to the prehistoric Indians. Flint was used for tools and spear points; to light fires; and to kill and skin game for food. The Flint ridge area, where the red, yellow, brown, and cream-colored mineral is readily accessible at the surface, was on an extensive trade route. Ohio flint specimens have been found on the Atlantic seaboard, in Louisiana, as far west as Kansas City, and as far north as Ontario.
Several quarry pits may be seen in the park today, and museum is built over one of them. Inside the museum are: exhibits explaining the geology of flint and techniques for quarrying and chipping it; displays of flint artifacts; and a chronology of flint used by Indians in the area. Two nature trails run through the area.
Facilities Information
Chaperones: One adult per 15 students.
The museum, restrooms, and paved nature trails are wheelchair accessible (may need assistance on
trails).
As students will be outdoors during part of their experience, we suggest they dress appropriately for
the weather.
A picnic area is available for eating lunch.
Museum Shop on site
Flint Ridge offers souvenirs for sale at its gift shop. These items may be purchased
during a class field trip. At certain times preordering souvenirs prior to your visit may
be possible through an arrangement with our staff by calling 740-787-2476. With such an
arrangement, a sample box of inventory items as well as a price list (including tax) will be
provided. We will need ample time to process your order so we encourage you to place the
order at least one week prior to your visit to have it ready on the day of your visit.
Hours of Operation
School groups may reserve tours during off-season hours as well as in-season hours.
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday
Admission
$3.00 per student; $3.00 per chaperon; teachers & bus drivers are free.
September and October (weekends only)
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturdays
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sundays
Location
Flint Ridge Park is located at 7091 Brownsville Rd. It is four miles north of I-70,
three miles north of Brownsville, in Licking County, at the intersection of County Roads 668
and 312 (or Flint Ridge Road). From I-70, exit north onto CR 668 and proceed through
Brownsville then go three miles to the park at the intersection of CR 669 and CR 312 (Flint
Ridge Road).
Bus Driver's Instructions
Bus parking in lot
If you will be delayed in arriving at your appointed time, please call 740-787-2476 or 800-283-8707.
Bus drivers admitted free into Flint Ridge museum.
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