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National Fossil Day Tour
Earth Science Week
 
Fossil Tour of Ohio Statehouse
Time
October 15, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location
Governor Thomas Worthington Center
The Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, OH 43215

Description

The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate National Fossil Day on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, by offering a FREE fossil tour on Capitol Square. The special tour will take place October 15 from noon until 1:30 p.m. during Earth Science Week.  Expert geologists will explore the limestone walls, stairs and columns that support the Ohio Statehouse. This fossil tour is a unique opportunity for anyone fascinated by geology and natural history.

The tour will start in the Worthington Center, located on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse. The tour will be conducted by Dale M. Gnidovec, Curator of the OSU Orton Geological Museum and Mark Peter, Paleontologist at ODNR Division of Geological Survey

 

Please RSVP at ariana.glaser@ohiostatehouse.org at least two weeks in advance. There are limited spots available. 

 

 

Click to watch a short video about Ohio Statehouse fossils, thanks to COSI and Experience Columbus