National Fossil Day – Statehouse Fossil Tour

Schedule

Wed Oct 15 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Ohio Statehouse | Columbus, OH

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Join paleontologists Mark Peter and Dale Gnidovec (Orton Geological Museum) for a guided tour of the vast array of fossils that make up the building stones of Ohio's capitol. This free biannual event is a favorite for anyone interested in Ohio's cultural and natural history. Participants should meet in the Worthington Center (ground floor) and will receive a free copy of the booklet, Statehouse Fossils: A Guide to Fossils of the Ohio Capitol.
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Where is it happening?

Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square,Columbus, Ohio, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Ohio Geological Survey

Host or Publisher Ohio Geological Survey

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