Sunday, October 17 1:00-5:00 p.m.

See Fort Ancient in a new light at a fall weekend full of color, fresh air, history, and wine. Kick off the day with a guided tour of Fort Ancient that showcases the earthworks as they are framed in the bright colors of fall. In the afternoon, attend a Vintage Base Ball game as the Ohio Village Muffins don their vintage uniforms and take on their opponents, following the rules and etiquette of a bygone era. At the wine tasting adults may sample at least a dozen wines and relax to live music. Admission is $40 and includes unlimited beverages and light hors d'oeuvres.

Sunday, October 17, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Step back in time to enjoy the pure baseball – or base ball – of a bygone era, as the Ohio Village Muffins take on a rival team! Watch players compete in vintage uniforms using orginal-style equipment and adhering to old school rules. Included with regular Museum admission.

Sunday, October 17, noon-2:00 p.m.

Soak in the bright colors of fall as you explore this 2,000-year-old Hopewell enclosure and discover how the 18,000 feet of earthen walls were built and used by the Native Americans. Included with regular Museum admission.

Past Events

Friday, August 13, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Meet Pixie and Batavia, two of the Society’s Big Brown Bats, and learn how bats can help control insect population. Join our experienced animal staff for a living biology lesson as they dispel myths, give tips on how to live with these often misunderstood creatures and learn how important bats are to local ecosystems. Included with regular admission.

Saturday, August 7, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Explore American Indian culture and history as both Fort Ancient and SunWatch open their doors to the public with hands-on activities that are fun for learners of all ages. Admission is free and open to the public.

Saturday, July 24, noon-4:00 p.m.

Use an atlatl to throw a spear, participate in a rousing game of double ball, dress up in 18th century regalia, or simply touch an artifact that is 5,000 years old, as knowledgeable staff and volunteers guide your Archaeology Day experience. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to visit an active archaeological excavation at the Moorehead Circle, as the Wright State University Field School will be conducting its annual dig. Inside the Museum, an archaeologist and geologist will be on hand to identify your prehistoric and geologic collections from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Included with regular admission.

Use an atlatl to throw a spear, participate in a rousing game of double ball, dress up in 18th century regalia, or simply touch an artifact that is 5,000 years old. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to visit an active archaeological excavation, as the Wright State University Field School conducts its annual dig at the Moorehead Circle.

Sunday, June 20 5:30 a.m.

Celebrate the longest day of summer at Fort Ancient with programs for morning birds! At dawn, view the archaeoastronomical alignment of the earthworks with the sunrise, and learn its importance to the Fort Ancient and Hopewell cultures.

Sunday, June 20, 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the longest day of summer at Fort Ancient with a program for night owls! As the stars begin to appear, get an in-the-field astronomy presentation that details the science behind the summer solstice with our Astronomy Department and volunteers from the Miami Valley Astronomical Society.

Saturday, February 6, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

View the natural beauty of the Miami Valley and take advantage of the stark contrast of the winter landscape to observe archaeological features of the earthworks at Fort Ancient. Included with regular admission.