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CCAC is your community hub for discovery, expression, belonging, and connection — an inclusive, uplifting place where people from all walks of life come to learn, to share, to create, and to inspire. From community-building EVENTS to hands-on creative EDUCATION and EXHIBITS by local artists, CCAC’s free and low-cost

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Springfield Township Arts Foundation, OH | Official Website

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ArtsConnect is Springfield Township’s non-profit organization promoting community vibrancy through the arts and special events. We host a Family Entertainment series, Dinner Theater series, Concert series and an Educational series. Visit us online at www.TheArtsConnect.us for classes and events! (513) 522-1410.

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Come Curious & Leave Inspired

The Fitton Center for Creative Arts isn't just a building-it's an experience. We are a non-profit community arts organization that celebrates and supports the full spectrum of humanity through equal opportunities in visual and performing arts. We have served the Hamilton and Butler County communities for almost 30 years. We connect people, energize the local economy, share a sense of place, and provide a variety of cultural opportunities.

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Learn something new in one of our art classes or workshops open to students of all ages. Be enthralled by extraordinary musicians, actors, and dancers at one of our live performances. Engage with artists in our remarkable galleries. Reserve one of our diverse venues for your special event. Become a part of the Fitton Center and redefine the way you experience the arts in Hamilton!

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Home | Visual & Performing Arts | Fitton Center | United States

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The Fitton Center for Creative Arts isn't just a building - it's an experience. We are a non-profit arts organization that has been a part of the Hamilton community for over twenty-five years. Visit us soon for stunning performances, live music, arts education, exhibitions, and venue rentals.

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Cultural Arts Center | Village of Evendale OH

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We are excited to launch our new... - Delhi Event Center

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We are excited to launch our new Cultural Arts programing ! We offer a wide variety of youth and adult programs. Please check our catalog of offerings in…

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Middletown Arts Center | Art Classes | Middletown, Ohio

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Learn! Create! Enjoy! The Middletown Arts Center has art classes, exhibits and one-of-a-kind art for sale. Visit us today!

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Cincy's arts create impact that ripples out from the stages and galleries. They fuel the economy. They create platforms for voices to be heard. They inspire the next generation to act. They connect all of us. Stronger arts means a stronger region.

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ArtWorks Youth Apprentices and Professional Artists turn bare walls into public masterpieces—to date, we’ve created hundreds of murals throughout Greater Cincinnati and the Northern Kentucky Region.

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Cincinnati Art Club | Cultivating Creativity

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The Cincinnati Art Club was formed in 1890 for the purpose of advancing the knowledge and love of art through education.

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Wildly Diverse interpretations around the theme of Holidays will surround you as you walk in the doors. Be sure to make it the first stop to crossing things off your holiday shopping list. Explore Visionaries + Voices artists and staff booths for one-of-a-kind gifts!
Friday, December 6th, 5-8PM Northside V+V Studio
3841 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223

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Wildly Diverse interpretations around the theme of Holidays will surround you as you walk in the doors. Be sure to make it the first stop to crossing things off your holiday shopping list. Explore Visionaries + Voices artists and staff booths for one-of-a-kind gifts!

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InsideOut Studio was conceived in 2006 by a team of Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities staff. After consulting several professional artists, similar studios and writing grants to both the Ohio Arts Council and the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, studio staff were hired and InsideOut Studio began.

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StreetSpark | Fitton Center for Creative Arts | United States

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StreetSpark, a public art program in partnership with the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Community Foundation, was founded to further the creative identity in Hamilton, Ohio through exciting murals and public art projects.

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Arts Vehicles for Peace and Justice and for a Change

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Tiger Lily Press | printmaking art hand-pulled prints | 4356 Dunham Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45238, USA

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By nurturing the growth of a unique, diverse, encouraging community we make the creative process accessible to all. We believe that the shared experience of creating ideas and objects can and does improve a person's overall well being.

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Queen City Clay | pottery studio, clay classes, ceramic supply, events

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The clay studio at QCC offers the best pottery classes Cincinnait, studio space for rent, gallery, pottery painting studio, and a ceramic supply store

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Let’s transform your space with glass. Services include custom glass tile, lighting, sculpture, art, corporate awards, glass products, gifts, and ways to collaborate with your community in glass!

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From now until the end of December, make your own glass Santa Hat Paperweight in our HotShop. With the help of our professional glassblowers, you can make one Santa Hat from hot molten glass. Approximate size 4” tall. Artist styles may vary. Call for reservations at 513-751-3292 or email neusoleglassworks@hotmail.com to schedule. Must be 12 years or older, $55 per person. Ready for pick up in approximately: 7 days. Must pay at the time of scheduling.

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Cincinnati Art Museum: Cincinnati Art Museum

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Enjoy exhibitions & CAM’s collection, plus events for all ages. General admission is always free. Open late Thursdays.

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Taft Museum of Art | Fine Art in Downtown Cincinnati

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Discover the Taft Museum of Art—your hub for art, history, and community in downtown Cincinnati!

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The Pendleton Art Center is open to the public every month on the last Friday (Final Friday) from 5-9 pm.
Individual artists are also available by appointment at their discretion.

The buildings are secured 24 hours a day. Staffed front desk, telephone and elevator are available from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

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Home - Pendleton Art Center - Events, Art, Shop Online

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The Pendleton Art Center studios are open for Final Friday each month from 5-9pm in Cincinnati and First Friday in Middletown Ohio. View Events Page for more.

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Join us for our most celebrated ArtWalk featuring resident and visiting artists, live music and performances, local eats and drink December 6th & 7th, 2024 6:00 pm - 10 pm We look forward to…

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Black Art Speaks is a collective group of artists seeking to share their voice through the power of art. Learn more about the art, artists and movement. You can even purchase merchandise.

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Wave Pool is a contemporary art fulfillment center where experimental art connects community and creates change. Located in Camp Washington, a neighborhood in Cincinnati.

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What is the American Sign Museum?

The American Sign Museum is dedicated to the art and history of commercial signs and sign making. The Museum is proud to be the largest public museum dedicated to signs in the United States! Covering more than 100 years of American sign history in 20,000 square feet of indoor space, visitors can walk through the ages of technology and design. The storefront-laden Signs on Main Street display recreates a typical "Main Street USA", with shop windows full of sign-related objects, curiosities, and samples.
Continue exploring the Museum's history.
Want to make the most of your visit? Take the audio tour on your phone. Explaining the larger topics, as well as surprising stories about the signs themselves, it paints a clearer picture of the collection and is highly recommended. Don't forget to check out Neonworks of Cincinnati, the full-time neon workshop located inside of the museum! You can see tube-benders working their craft making signs for sign companies today.

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The American Sign Museum, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is dedicated to the art and history of commercial signs and sign making.

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Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park | 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road

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Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum brings people to art in nature through 300 acres and over 70 outdoor monumental sculptures located in Hamilton, OH

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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

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Welcome to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

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Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center

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The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center

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The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center in Cincinnati was formed by a passionate group of Holocaust survivors and their families, and opened its doors in 2000.

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Your Membership is a passport to an experience that will form the cornerstone of memories and be a catalyst for curiosity. Join CMC today.

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Verdin Bell & Clock Museum (Cincinnati) - Visitor Information & Reviews - WhichMuseum

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Verdin Bell & Clock Museum is a museum in Cincinnati. View visitor information, information about the collection and read reviews.

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Rookwood offers high quality pottery goods since 1880. We also provide access to residential and commercial tiles all manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Archaeology Tour of Serpent Mound Please join us every second Friday of each month for a guided walk around the World's Largest Effigy Mound with archaeologist Bill Kennedy of the Ohio History Connection. This walking tour gives an overview of precontact American Indians in Ohio and at Serpent Mound: one of the most iconic effigy mounds in the world. Tour begins in front of the museum visitor center at 1:30 pm. Tour last for 1.5 hrs
The Serpent Mound Observation Tower, built in 1908, is closed for the season due to needed repairs. The project is in the planning phase and work will begin in 2024. Hours vary seasonally. Seasonal Hours (Apr. 1, 2023 - Nov. 19, 2023)
Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays-Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays: Noon-5 p.m.
Parking fee: $8/car
SPECIAL HOURS AND HOLIDAYS

SUMMER SOLSTICE - 6/21 (TTBA) AUTUMNAL EQUINOX - 9/23 (TTBA) CLOSED 11/23 & 11/24

WINTER SOLSTICE - 12/21 (TTBA) CLOSED 12/24 - 12/25
CLOSED 1/1/2024
Please note that access to the site is limited to these hours. Monday, holiday, and after-hours access is not permitted. No trespassing when gates are closed. The use of drones is prohibited at all Ohio History Connection sites. To inquire about commercial filming permits, contact Neil Thompson, manager of media and public relations, at [email protected]
History

Serpent Mound is an internationally known National Historic Landmark built by the ancient American Indian cultures of Ohio. It is an effigy mound (a mound in the shape of an animal) representing a snake with a curled tail. Nearby are three burial mounds-two created by the Adena culture (800 B.C.-A.D. 100), and one by the Fort Ancient culture (A.D. 1000-1650).

Thousands of years ago, Native Ohioans populated the landscape with mounds and massive earthworks. In the late 19th century, Harvard University archaeologist Frederic Ward Putnam excavated Serpent Mound, but he found no artifacts in the Serpent that might allow archaeologists to assign it to a particular culture. Based largely on the nearby presence of Adena burial mounds, later archaeologists attributed the effigy to the Adena culture that flourished from 800 B.C. to A.D. 100. This theory on the site's origin was accepted until a 1991 site excavation used radiocarbon dating to determine that the mound was approximately 900 years old. This would suggest that the builders of the Serpent belonged to the Fort Ancient culture (A.D. 1000-1500). In 2014, another team of archaeologists presented new radiocarbon dates for the Serpent suggesting that it was built by the Adena culture at around 300 B.C. More work is needed to clarify the age of Serpent Mound.

The significance of Serpent Mound and other ancient Ohio earthworks has garnered international attention. In 2008, Serpent Mound and eight other Ohio American Indian earthworks were selected by the United States Department of the Interior for inclusion on the United States' Tentative List of sites to be submitted to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for inscription on the prestigious World Heritage List. If it is eventually inscribed on the World Heritage List later this decade, Serpent Mound will join the ranks of the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China, Pompeii, Stonehenge and the Taj Mahal, all of which are World Heritage sites. World Heritage status has the potential to elevate local and international awareness about the site's value, further encourage communities to protect and invest in its preservation and increase potentially beneficial tourism to the site.

Pets are welcome at Serpent Mound but must remain leashed at all times while on site.

Serpent Mound is managed by the Ohio History Connection.

Audiences: K-5th Grade Students, 6-8th Grade Students, 9-12th Grade Students, Higher Education Students, Educators, Families, Government, Specialists, Tourists, Community Groups, History Enthusiasts & Sports Fans

Historical Topics: American Indian History, Archaeology, The Arts, Historic Preservation & Natural History

Regions: Southwest Ohio

Site Activities: Self-Guided

Museum & Site Type: Geocaching Site & Ohio History Connection Site

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Archaeology Tour of Serpent Mound Please join us every second Friday of each month for a guided walk around the World's Largest Effigy Mound with archaeologist Bill Kennedy of the Ohio History Connection. This walking tour gives an overview of precontact American Indians in Ohio and at Serpent Mound: one of the most iconic effigy mounds in the world.

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Museum and grounds:

Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.
Final admission should be paid by 4:00 p.m. Gift shop closes at 4:30 p.m. Site closes promptly at 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in supporting Fort Ancient, you may donate by texting SAVEHISTORY to 44-321.
Visit

Built around 2,000 years ago by the Ancestors of many modern American Indian tribes, Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve is Ohio's oldest state park and the largest hilltop enclosure in North America. While the name suggests that this site was used as some kind of defensive structure, evidence shows it was actually a gathering place used for ceremonial purposes.

Experience an on-site museum and gift shop (members receive a 10% discount), recreated American Indian garden and three miles of hiking trails with scenic overlooks.

Dogs are welcome on the grounds, but not inside the museum. Please keep your furry companions leashed and remove messes that they may create on the grounds.

Enjoy the earthworks but please do not climb on the walls. We would like to keep these walls standing tall for 2,000 years after you visit them. Foot traffic will cause damage over time.
What you'll see:
Average visit time: Allow 2+ hours.

Built on a steep bluff overlooking the Little Miami River, Fort Ancient is a nature-lover's paradise with miles of trails, earthen embankments, and hidden astronomical connections. Some of the embankments reach 23 feet high, which is incredible considering they were built one basket of earth at a time. More than 67 gateways break up these embankments, inviting people to wander in and connect with their community.
Archaeology & Artifacts
One of the special areas at Fort Ancient is Morehead Circle, which is located near the museum. There is evidence that a woodhenge, or circular arrangement of wooden posts once existed there and that sacred ceremonies happened in this area.

Items made of materials sourced from areas as far away as the Rocky Mountains help paint a picture of the importance of Fort Ancient as a gathering place. Once thought of as evidence of trade is now thought to be evidence of pilgrimage-that people from all over the continent brought items from home as an offering in the ceremonies they attended here. Most of the artifacts recovered from Fort Ancient are in curated collections at the Ohio History Connection in Columbus. These include bone implements, stone tools, pottery fragments, and pieces of flint and mica.
Human Genius
The Museum at Fort Ancient offers 9,000 sq ft of exhibitions, which are free for Ohio History Connection members, and included with regular admission. The Museum is fully accessible and includes a classroom with information about today's American Indian Tribes, which connects to the seasonal garden that showcases crops that were cultivated during the Hopewell and Fort Ancient cultures.
The use of drones is prohibited at all Ohio History Connection sites. To inquire about commercial filming permits, contact Neil Thompson, manager of media and public relations, at [email protected]
At Fort Ancient, the builders literally carved the rhythm of time into the land. Two of the distinctive limestone-capped mounds align to the summer solstice sunrise, and two align to the winter solstice sunrise. These days must have held deep importance for the site's builders. There is also evidence that the builders understood the 18.6 year lunar cycle. The people of the Hopewell era and their ancestors knew themselves to be part of nature, rather than separate from it. Using the precise location of these mounds, nature functions also as a calendar.

World Heritage

Fort Ancient is now inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list! The site is one of eight Ohio sites in a serial nomination of Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. In addition to Fort Ancient, the sites are Newark Earthworks and the five sites that make up Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe. To learn more, visit Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks.

Field Trips

To schedule a field trip or group tour, please fill out this word doc for school groups or this word doc for non-school groups and email it to our Education Coordinator Pam Hall at [email protected] . We ask that you try to plan at least 2 hours for field trips. The experience will include a guided tour and activities. All activities are tailored to align with 4 th grade Ohio Social Studies standards. However, tours and activities can be adapted to accommodate most grade levels between elementary and high school. The admission fee (including guided activities) will be $5 per student in attendance for groups more than 20. Admission is free for teachers. Groups smaller than 20 cost regular admission per person. Picnic facilities are available for sack lunches and snacks.

Tours

There will be a guided tour offered on the third Friday of every month at 1:00 pm, with Archaeologist and Site Manager Bill Kennedy through the Museum and weather permitting outside at the Moorehead Circle and Calendar Mounds. It typically lasts between an hour and an hour and a half. There is no pre-registration or sign up required.

Regular guided tours of the museum are offered at 2:00 pm everyday as requested by visitors. Tours will include a 30 min walk through of the museum and if interested (and weather permitting) an outdoor walk. Tour admission is free for all Ohio History Connection Members and is general admission for all non-members. Visitors that are planning on attending the tours are asked to stop at the front desk of the museum to purchase tickets prior to tour departure. All tours will begin in the lobby of the museum.

To schedule a group tour outside of regularly scheduled hours please contact our Education Coordinator via email ([email protected] ) or call our office at 513-932-4421.

Picnics and Gatherings

There are shelter houses available for picnics and gatherings. We DO NOT make reservations for these spaces; they are first come first served. The site manager holds the authority to close these spaces off for site related events and activities.

Restrooms are available near the shelter house and in the museum. They are open and available to visitors from 10am to 5pm Wed-Sat and Noon-5pm Sundays. Restrooms may be closed periodically for cleaning and maintenance.

Membership

Become an Ohio History Connection member today and explore our 50+ historic sites and museums throughout the state of Ohio for free, including Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve.
Click here to become a member today!
With tangible benefits such as free regular admission, discounts, invitations to members-only events and publications to intangible benefits such as supporting and sustaining Ohio's legacy, members gain a greater understanding of Ohio's past while connecting themselves to Ohio's future. Make Ohio's history part of your present, and experience all the Ohio History Connection has to offer.

Questions about membership? Call us at 800.686.1545 or email us at [email protected] . We would love to hear from you!

Volunteer

Help assist with a variety of activities like trail maintenance, educational programs and more! Learn more by clicking here or email [email protected] .

Outreach and Preservation Partners

Fort Ancient works in partnership with a variety of organizations in and around the Cincinnati, Dayton and Warren County areas. This network of businesses and organizations help promote Fort Ancient to the broader community through grants, public service announcements, community service, educational programs and technical support.

Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce

Master Gardeners of Warren County

Boy Scouts of America

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Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve

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Greenacres will captivate you. Against the backdrop of the area's natural beauty, visitors can discover the magic in music and art, explore the science of agriculture and nutrition, and reveal secrets of farming and gardening. We are educators at our core and provide free field trips to an ever-growing number of schools and students. Our farm store is always stocked with fresh grown produce and our events staff is ready to help you host the event of a lifetime.

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Greenacres will captivate you. Against the backdrop of the area's natural beauty, visitors can discover the magic in music and art, explore the science of agriculture and nutrition, and reveal secrets of farming and gardening. We are educators at our core and provide free field trips to an ever-growing number of schools and students.

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Enjoy nature by visiting the finest parks in Cincinnati. Contact Great Parks of Hamilton County to learn the different amenities we offer!

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With 14 parks and over 5,000 acres, MetroParks of Butler County is the county’s largest greenspace provider. We’ll see you out in the parks!

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conservation through education

Our mission at Midwest Falconry is to educate the public through hands-on experiences free flying birds of prey. We aim to preserve the art of falconry, teach raptor biology and the need for conservation.

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Birds of Prey Conservation | Cincinnati Ohio | Midwest Falconry

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Visit the #1 Rated Birds of Prey Conservation in Cincinnati Ohio. We treat all of our birds with utmost care and provide a full range of hands-on raptor and falconry experiences. You don't want to miss out on this Interactive and Educational Experience

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Cincinnati Zoo | Accredited Member of the AZA

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Learn more about the Cincinnati Zoo, internationally known for its success in the protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants.

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Ohio Department of Natural Resources: Arts in the Parks

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