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Legacy of the Little Miami

Thursday, July 28, 2022
8:30 am4:30 pm
Miami University

Legacy of the Little Miami
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $35.00
Box lunch provided – please choose one of the following:
• Veggie
• Black Forest Ham
• Smoked Turkey
Maximum Capacity: 40 people
Come explore North America’s largest ancient hilltop enclosure, built 2,000 years ago along the Little Miami River. Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve is Ohio’s first state park and is a nationally recognized National Historic Landmark. After touring the beautiful site and learning its history, we’ll lunch at the site, then join Miami University geologist Dr. Jason Rech on a canoe float down the Little Miami River and discover all the natural wonders it holds. Canoes will hold 2-3 people.