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Adena State Memorial (Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio)

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Program: Adena to Go (888 k)
This program gives an overview of the Adena Estate and the life of Thomas Worthington. It illustrates his place in Ohio and U.S. history during the period 1800-1830. The program includes a PowerPoint presentation, and hands-on activities. This outreach Program can be presented in your classroom if you are within a 45-mile radius of Chillicothe.

Program: From Territory to Statehood
This outreach program depicts the social, political and cultural implications of the movement of Ohio's people from territory to statehood. Students will observe the impact on white immigrants, formerly enslaved individuals and the American Indians that first inhabited the land. Hands-on activities will allow students to experience some of the communication skills necessary in the 19th century. The development of the territory into a state and flavor of the Adena estate is demonstrated in a power point presentation. This program is available if you are within a 45-mile radius of Chillicothe.
Fee: $50.00

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