Fort Ancient : About Us : Mission/History

Fort Ancient

6123 St. Rt. 350
Oregonia, Ohio 45054
513–932–4421 or
1–800–283–8904
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Hours

April–November
Tuesday–Saturday
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday
noon-5:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays

December–March
Saturday
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday
noon–5:00 p.m.
*Closed Monday–Friday, except by appointment

Admission:

$6.00 Adults
$5.00 Seniors (60+)
$4.00 Students (6–12)
Children under 6 and members are free.

Outdoor admission (no Museum access)
$8.00/Carload
Members are always Free!

Managed on behalf of

Ohio Historical Society
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Mission

The Mission of the Dayton Society of Natural History* at Fort Ancient is:
To provide visitor and educational services focused on archaeology, Native American culture, and heritage stewardship as they relate to the site.

The Mission of the Dayton Society of Natural History is:
To educate and enlighten all people of the region about the wonders of the world through the work of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park.

*The Dayton Society of Natural History is the parent organization of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, a museum of the area's 12th century Fort Ancient Indians. Fort Ancient is currently operated by the Dayton Society of Natural History on behalf of the Ohio Historical Society.

For more information about Fort Ancient, please call 513–932–4421.