Winter Solstice Sunrise at Fort Ancient

Winter Solstice Sunrise at Fort Ancient

On Thursday, December 21, 2017, Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve celebrates Winter Solstice Sunrise.

This event honors those who revered the ancient ceremonial site some two millennia ago. Fort Ancient’s gates open at 7:30 a.m., after which an observance of the winter solstice will take visitors back in time to a period when such practices were a vital part of the lives of ancient people.

The acknowledgment of the rising of the sun on the shortest day of the year reveals surprisingly detailed traditional knowledge and familiarity with the movement of the sun and the moon.

Site Manager Jack Blosser will share the impressive history of Fort Ancient and give context to the annual event. Winter Solstice Sunrise is FREE to the public!

Fort Ancient is located at 6123 St. Rt. 350, Oregonia, Ohio 45054 - 513–932–4421/1–800–283–8904 Fax 513-932-4843. Fort Ancient winter hours are observed from December to March: Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: noon–5:00 p.m. *Closed Monday–Friday, except by appointment. Regular Admission $7.00 Adults, $6.00 Seniors (60+), $6.00 Students (6–17), Children under 6 and members are free. Outdoor admission (no Museum access), $8.00/Carload, Members are always Free! Visit FortAncient.org for a complete list of programs and directions.

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Winter Solstice Sunrise at Fort Ancient is taking place at Fort Ancient, which is located at 6123 St. Rt. 350 in Oregonia. Fort Ancient - Fort Ancient offers a day of enjoyment for the entire family. Visitors can learn about Ohio's rich prehistoric and historic past by exploring the 9,000 square foot exhibit space that depicts three major technological themes spanning over 12,000 years.

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