Adena Mansion and Gar-

dens Society has now com-

pleted our eighth successful

season. With the beginning

of each New Year comes a

fresh start, and new and

exciting events here at Ade-

na. From our favorite annual

events to our different edu-

cational series, we hope

that you can come and take

part in supporting our won-

derful historic site.

A Note from the Director...

Adena Now and Then

2018

Calendar of Events

March 3: Statehood Day

March 10 & 17:

Scrapbooking Crop

April 4: Spring Awakening

April 8: Children Series(TBA)

April 14: Buck Fifty

April 15: Adult Lecture(TBA)

April 22: Spring Hike

May 5: Art with Skip

May 6: Children Series(TBA)

May 5-20: Heirloom Plant

Sale (Closed Mon-Tues)

May 13: Adult Lecture (TBA)

June 2: Art with Skip

June 3: Children Series

(TBA)

June 10: Adult Lecture(TBA)

June 10: Kill the Hill

July 1: Independence Day

Celebration

July 7: Ice cream Social

July 7: Art with Skip

July 8: Base Ball Game

July 29: Car Show

August 4: Art with Skip

August 5: Children Series

(TBA)

August 12: Adult Lecture

(TBA)

September 1: Art with Skip

What’s Happening at Adena Mansion and Gardens January—February 2018

Volume 4, Issue 1

It is our mission to commit

to the preservation and

promotion of the legacy of

Thomas Worthington and

family, and to help people

connect to and under-

stand Adena’s role and

presence in Ohio History.

In order to meet our mis-

sion, we rely on the gener-

osity of individuals and

businesses for support. Without

the assistance of community-

minded individuals, we wouldn't

be able to fulfill our mission

each year.

I look forward to seeing you this

season at Adena!

Kathy Styer,

Executive Director

Have you thought about

volunteering at Adena but

haven’t quite gotten around

to it? Have you volunteered

in the past but life got in the

way? Do you volunteer occa-

sionally but want to get

more involved?

We would love to

have you!

Adena relies on the gener-

osity of our volunteers and

many opportunities are

available. Different posi-

tions require varying levels

of training and time commit-

ments, so there really is

something for everyone.

Do you want to dress in pe-

riod costume and interpret

the Mansion, Tenant House

or Barn?

Would you prefer to answer

questions in the Museum?

Do you like working with

Volunteer at Adena!

Volunteer Orientation

Breakfast

Saturday, February 17, 9:00am-

11:00am

Come eat breakfast and learn

about all the volunteer opportu-

nities Adena has to offer! For

new and returning volunteers.

Please RSVP to Katie Anderson.

school kids? Perhaps

you want to help “behind

the scenes,” or get your

hands dirty in the gar-

den?

Contact Katie Anderson

at (740) 772-1500 ext.

102 or kanderson

@adenamansion.com

Event Spotlight: Statehood Day

Page 2 Adena Now and Then

Information:

Statehood Day

Admission is Free

Hours: March 3,

10:00am-4:00pm

Debate will take place

every hour beginning

at 11:00am. The last

debate will be at

3:00pm.

Mansion tours every

30 minutes, beginning

at 10:30am. The last

tour will begin at

3:00pm.

The museum and

grounds will also be

open, 10:00am-

4:00pm.

Yay or Nay! Ohio became a

state in 1803, but not with-

out conflict! Now it’s your

turn to witness the fiery, de-

bate over whether Ohio

should become a state or

remain within the Northwest

Territory. Visitors will step

back to 1802 and learn

about Territorial Governor

Arthur St. Clair’s and Repre-

sentative Thomas Worthing-

ton’s differing plans for

Ohio’s path to statehood.

Tours of Governor Worthing-

ton’s beautiful mansion will

also be available.

Other historical sites in Chil-

licothe will also be celebrat-

ing Statehood Day with free

admission, showcasing the

importance of our town in Ohio

history:

Ross County Heritage Cen-

ter

Lucy Hayes Heritage Center

David Nickens Heritage Cen-

ter

Ross County Genealogical

Society.

Hours may vary, so please con-

firm with each organization.

Did You Know?

When Thomas Worthington

set out for the capitol at the

end of 1801, he was much

more concerned with stop-

ping the Division Act than

fostering statehood. It wasn’t

until he reached the capitol

that he found an outpouring

of support for statehood from

both his fellow politicians and

his fellow Ohioans.

Edward Tiffin wrote, “The

people of the Territory would

not only be pleased with the

rejection of the act, but

would welcome statehood.”

What started as a hurried

journey to protect the territo-

ry from tyranny turned into a

yearlong stay in Washing-

ton that resulted in Ohio’s

statehood.

Volume 4, Issue 1 Page 3

What’s Cooking in the Adena Kitchen…

Gone-All-Day Stew

1 (10 ¾ oz.) can tomato soup,

undiluted

1 c. water or red wine

¼ c. all-purpose flour

2 lbs. beef chuck, in 1-2 inch

cubes

3 medium carrots, chopped

6 white or yellow onions,

quartered

4 medium potatoes, cut into

chunks

½ c. celery chunks

12 whole large fresh mush-

rooms

2 beef bouillon cubes

1 Tbs. Italian herb seasoning

1 bay leaf

3 grinds fresh pepper

Memberships at Adena

Memberships are extremely

valuable to Adena and its mis-

sion. Contributions help with

the maintenance of the site,

ensuring the beauty of the gar-

dens, our education and cultur-

al outreach, our special events,

and the preservation of our

heritage. Memberships pur-

chased now run through

12/31/2018

Family Membership

A $30 family membership in

the society entitles you to: Un-

limited admissions for you and

your immediate family

(member, spouse and children

under 18) during regular hours,

10 percent discount in the Ade-

na Mansion and Gardens Gift

Shop, and reduced prices for

select events.

Grandparents Membership

A $30 grandparent membership

entitles you to: Unlimited admis-

sions for you and your grandchil-

dren (member, spouse and

grandchildren under 18) during

regular hours, 10 percent dis-

count in the Adena Mansion

and Gardens Gift Shop, and

reduced prices for select

events.

Your tax deductible member-

ship helps preserve and main-

tain Adena Mansion and Gar-

dens, keeping it open for the

public to enjoy.

Membership forms are

available at Adena Mansion and

Gardens Visitor Center Gift

Shop, or online at

www.adenamansion.com. You

may also give us a call at 740-

772-1500. Thank you for your

support!

Mix together soup, water/wine, and flour

until smooth. Combine with remaining in-

gredients in covered roasting pan. Bake at

275° for 4-5 hours. When ready to serve,

adjust seasoning, if desired. Serve over noo-

dles with French bread (to soak up the gra-

vy).

Barb Coates Family Recipe

from the Adena Mansion and

Gardens Society Community

Cookbook.

Liz Corzine

Dwight Garrett

Beverly Gray

Marvin Jones

Rick Lansing

Deb Main

Charley Ortman

Mike Warren

Kathy Styer,

Executive Director

Rick Marriott, Chairman

Aaron McHenry, Vice Chair-man

Nancy Brock, Secretary

Tom Spetnagel, Treasurer

Delmar Burkitt

Mary Anne Brown

Randy Detillion

847 Adena Road

Chillicothe, OH 45601

Phone: (740) 772-1500

Toll free: (740) 319-7248

Fax: (740) 775-2746

E-mail: info@adenamansion.com

Adena Mansion &

Gardens

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.

Situated on the 300 remaining acres of the original

home place are five outbuildings and formal gardens. The gar-

dens 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 ex-

hibits 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.

2018 AMGS Board of Directors

Adena Mansion & Gar-

dens Society manages

this site on behalf of Ohio

History Connection.

Website: www.adenamansion.com

Facebook: Adena Mansion & Garden

Society

Twitter: @AdenaMansion

2018 Information

Hours of Operation

April —October

Wednesday—Saturday: 9:00am—5:00pm

Sunday: 12:00pm—5:00pm

Monday and Tuesday: Closed

Admission

Adults: $10.00

Seniors: $9.00

Children 6 and up: $5.00

Children under 5: Free

OHC and AMGS Members: Free

Special group rates available

Memberships

AMGS Membership: $30

Rentals

Adena is available for corporate rentals, weddings,

and other special events. Contact us for more infor-

mation and rates.