Recommended Field Trip Sites by Region                          

Region 1

• Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum

  • Named in honor of Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon, this museum in Wapakoneta chronicles Ohio ’s contributions to the history of space flight. Among the items on display are a F5D Sky Lancer, the Gemini VIII spacecraft, Apollo 11 artifacts, and a moon rock. In the museum’s Astro-theater, multimedia presentations of the sights and sounds of space unfold against a starry background

  • Contact information:

    • Armstrong Air & Space  Museum, PO Box 1978, Wapakoneta, OH 45895-0978

    • Phone: (419) 738-8811, (800) 860-0142 (Toll Free); Fax: (419) 738-3361

• Fort  Amanda

  • Originally built in the fall of 1812 by  Kentucky troops under the command of Lt. Col. Robert Pogue, the Fort was enlarged to almost double the original size during the spring of 1813 by Ohio militia soldiers under the command of Capt. Daniel Hosbrook. A fifth blockhouse was added during the second phase of construction as well as several cabins and storage buildings. The walls stood 11 feet above the ground.  Located on the banks of the  Auglaize River, Fort Amanda served as a major supply depot during the war. A diary kept by Ensign William Schillinger of the Ohio militia gives us a daily account of weather conditions, activities at the Fort and his personal thoughts and observations.  These and other recently discovered writings have given us the names of every man stationed at Fort Amanda during its operation, including the first African-American in the area - David, Pogue’s servant whom he brought with him from Kentucky.

  • Contact information:

    • Fort Amanda, c/o Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District, 2355 Ada Road, Lima, Ohio 45801

    • Phone: 1-800-283-8713 (Toll Free)
       

• Fort Recovery

  • In late 1791, Miami Indians defeated General Arthur St. Clair’s forces at this site along the Wabash River. Nearly three-quarters of St. Clair’s men were killed or wounded in the Indian attack. In late 1793, General Anthony Wayne sent a force to build a four-blockhouse post named Recovery at the site of St. Clair’s defeat. It was completed in March of 1794 and on June 30 of that year General Wayne’s army defeated a huge Indian force. This set the stage for Wayne’s final triumph at Fallen Timbers in August of 1794.  Today  Fort Recovery State Memorial offers visitors a glimpse of the 1790’s, featuring two reconstructed blockhouses with connecting stockade, a monument, and a museum.

  • Contact information:

    • Fort Recovery Historical Society, One Fort Site Street, Ft. Recovery, OH  45846-9314

    • Phone:(419) 375-4649, 1-800-283-8920 (Toll Free)
       

• Fort Meigs

  • William Henry Harrison built Fort Meigs on the Maumee River in 1813 to protect Northwest Ohio and  Indiana from British invasion. Today’s reconstruction is one of the largest log forts in  America. British and Canadian troops, assisted by Indians under Tecumseh, besieged the Fort twice. The 10-acre log enclosure with 7 blockhouses and 5 emplacements presented a formidable defense. The first assault was in May of 1813 and the second was in July. Both failed and the British retreated after the second. In the spring of 2003, the Fort underwent a major renovation and the construction of a Museum and Education  Center.  The Museum and Education  Center has 3,000 square feet of exhibits and artifacts - including soldiers’ letters and diaries, weapons, maps, and uniforms - that describe  Fort Meigs role during the War of 1812. Exhibits themes include The Lore of the Land, The Sixty Year War for  Ohio, and Building Fort Meigs. Original artifacts from the War of 1812, including swords, uniforms, and maps highlight the events of the war and the impact it had on soldiers and their families. Exhibits will emphasize hands-on and interpretive learning opportunities for students and families, as well as workshop and curriculum resources for teachers. The building also includes a gift shop, classroom and conference room.

  • Contact information:

    • Fort Meigs, 29100  West River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43552

    • Phone:(419) 874-4121   1-800-283-8916 (Toll Free)
       

• Fallen Timbers

  • Near the site of the Battle of Fallen Timbers, this small park contains a monument honoring Major General Anthony Wayne as well as smaller monuments to the soldiers and Native Americans who died in the battle.  The Battle of Fallen Timbers on 20 August 1794, was decisive in bringing the Indians of the Northwest Territory to sign the Treaty of Greeneville. By this treaty the Indians ceded southern and eastern Ohio to settlers. This brief battle, an overwhelming victory for Wayne’s forces, was fought in an area recently ravaged by a windstorm, hence the name Fallen Timbers.

  • Contact information:

    • Toledo  Metro Parks Visitors  Center, 5100  West Central Avenue, Toledo, OH 43615

    • Phone:(419) 535-3050   1-800-860-0149 (Toll Free)

Region 2

• John Stark Edwards House and Museum

  • The John Stark Edwards House is open non-holiday weekends from April to November, from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. Trumbull County Historical Society members serve as docents, leading tours of the three floors of exhibits. One room of the House serves as the Society's library.

  • Contact information:

    • museum@trumbullcountyhistory.org

Region 3

• Slate Run Living Historical Farm (Canal Winchester)

  • Time has been turned back to the 1880s at Slate Run Living Historical Farm. Visitors can experience first-hand what life was like on an Ohio farm more than 100 years ago.  Guided Tours: School groups can schedule tours from mid-March through June and mid-August through mid-December by calling 614.508.8111. Please call at least two weeks in advance to schedule.

  • Contact information:

    • http://www.metroparks.net/ParksSlateRunFarm.aspx

    • Phone:(614) 508-8111 

• Hopewell Culture-Mound City  (Chillicothe)

  • The park protects the prehistoric remains of a dynamic social and ceremonial phenomenon that flourished in the woodlands of eastern North America between 200 B.C. and A.D. 500. The term Hopewell describes a broad network of economic, political, and spiritual beliefs and practices among different Native American groups.  Hopewell Culture National Historical Park provides a unique opportunity for your students to learn about Ohio's cultural and natural resources. Educational programs for K-12 students are available at the park or in your classroom. For more information, contact a Park Ranger by phone at 740-774-1126.

  • Contact information:

    • http://www.nps.gov/hocu

    • Phone:(740) 774-1126 

• Adena Mansion and Gardens (Chillicothe)

  • 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.  Not open from November 1-March 31.

  • Contact information:

    • http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/sw01/index.shtml

    • E-mail: jrupp@ohiohistory.org

    • Phone: 1-800-319-7248 (toll free)
       

• Buckeye Furnace (Wellston)

  • Buckeye Furnace (Jackson County) is a reconstructed 1852 charcoal-fired iron blast furnace with original stack, typical of those operating in southeastern Ohio's Hanging Rock Iron Region more than a century ago. The 270-arce site includes the furnace, a reconstructed casting shed, an engine house, and former company store. There are two nature trails. Museum Hours: April through Memorial Day weekend.  Groups anytime by appointment by calling 740-384-3537

  • Contact information:

    • http://www.ohiohistoryteachers.org/03/05/se01.shtml

    • Phone: (740) 384-3537

• Ohio River Museum

  • The Ohio River Museum consists of three exhibit buildings, the first of which houses displays depicting the origins and natural history of the Ohio River. The golden age of the steamboat is featured in the second building, along with a video presentation on river steamboats. The last building explores the enduring relationship between man and the river. Boat building is also featured. The Ohio River Museum is open from the first Wednesday in March through the last Sunday in November. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.  Can register on line via site  below.

  • Contact information:

    • http://www.ohiohistoryteachers.org/03/05/se05.shtml

Region 4

• Governor Bebb Preserve and Pioneer Village

  • Pioneer Life Program: Students visit a log cabin, a school, and Governor Bebb’s (former governor of Ohio) boyhood home and walk through a small store. The pioneer village allows students to get a sense of how daily life is very different from their own. For a souvenir, students make a candle. The program is geared for students age 6-12 and aligns well with history benchmark C, grades first and second, of the Ohio Academic Content Standards for Social Studies.

  • Contact information:

    • http://www.butlercountymetroparks.org

    • Phone: (513) 867-5835,  Toll Free 1-877-PARKFUN

    • 2051 Timberman Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013

• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

  • The Freedom Center has many programs appropriate for grades K-12. They offer two programs (The North Star and Early America: Geography, Economics and Slavery) especially appropriate for 5^th graders which aligns to the People in Societies indicator 3, “Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery.” However, the Freedom Center is very open and willing to work with your specific needs to create a tour/program for you.

  • Contact information:

    • http://www.freedomcenter.org

    • Phone: (513) 333-7737

    • 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

• Fort Ancient

  • Fort Ancient is the place to go to learn more about the American Indians of Ohio. They offer two programs for 4^th grade that align to the Ohio Academic Content Standards for Social Studies. Students can learn about the practices and products of the prehistoric Indians or how the Europeans impacted the lives of Ohio American Indians. The programs are hands-on and include a scavenger hunt. Students have the opportunity to visit an archeological site and see where the prehistoric Indians settled in Southwestern Ohio.

  • Contact information:

    • http://www.ohiohistory.org

    • Phone: (513) 932-4421, Toll Free 1-800-283-8904

    • 6123 State Route 350, Oregonia, Ohio 45054