Earth Science Week: Statehouse Fossil Tour

Schedule

Tue Oct 13 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Ohio Statehouse | Columbus, OH

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A free guided tour of the vast array of fossils that decorate the building stones of Ohio's capitol.
About this Event

Join ODNR paleontologist Mark Peter, geologist Brittany Parrick, and Orton Geological Museum Curator Dale Gnidovec for a guided tour of the vast array of fossils that decorate the building stones of Ohio's capitol. This free, biannual event is a favorite for anyone interested in Ohio's cultural and natural history. Offered twice, participants can attend either tour at their preferred time:

  • 10:00 – 11:30 AM
  • 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Participants should meet in the Worthington Classroom on the ground floor and will receive a free copy of the booklet, (.pdf).

Please RSVP for the Statehouse Fossil Tour by October 9.

Statehouse Fossil Tour Online Registration Form

The event is free and recommended for ages 5 and up.

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Where is it happening?

Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, United States

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