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Explore Ancient Ohio: National Fossil Day Tour at the Statehouse
September 23, 2025
 
Fossil Tour
The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate National Fossil Day on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, by offering a FREE fossil tour on Capitol Square. The special tour will take place Wednesday, Oct. 15 from noon until 1:30 p.m. 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 be conducted by Dale M. Gnidovic, Curator of the OSU Orton Geological Museum and Mark Peter, Paleontologist at ODNR Division of Geological Survey.

While the event is free and public, participants are asked to RSVP to tours@ohiostatehouse.org at least two weeks in advance for groups of 10 or more.

National Fossil Day is an annual celebration of geology. It occurs during Earth Science Week, which is Oct. 12-18 this year. These celebrations encourage young people to explore careers in earth science and engage everyone in the importance of our resources and environment.

The Statehouse Museum Shop has gemstones, fossils and fossil related items available for purchase. They will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.