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Fort Ancient to host annual fall tour

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Staff Report Updated 5:24 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Fort Ancient will hold its annual fall tour Saturday, Oct. 17, for people interested in learning about the archaeological history of the best-preserved and largest hilltop enclosure in the United States.

Constructed using basket loads of soil more than 2,000 years ago, the prehistoric American Indians spent nearly 400 years constructing 18,000 feet of earthen walls to enclose the grounds and make it a major religious and ceremonial area.

The fall walk will begin at the museum at 1 p.m. as Jack Blosser, site manager of the memorial, discusses the archaeological history and tribal perspective of the earthworks. The walk, from 1 to 3 p.m. is on relatively flat surfaces, predominately on pavement. The tour is family friendly and accessible for strollers or wheelchairs. The hike will be 1.5 miles and several stops will allow the participants to take a rest as the guide talks about specific locations.

On Sunday, the Ohio History Muffins of Columbus will challenge the original Cincinnati Red Stockings to a game of vintage baseball from 2 to 4 p.m. in front of the Museum at Fort Ancient.

Gentlemen’s rules and etiquette will be part of the experience as the two teams play 1869 style baseball. Spectators will watch as the players catch the ball with their chests, without using baseball gloves. The uniforms offer a glimpse of life more than 100 years ago.

A bleacher will be made available for the spectators or they can bring their own chairs to relax and to enjoy baseball at its finest and most courteous fashion.

Admission for the events is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for youths from ages 6-12. Admission is free for members of the Dayton Museum of Natural History and the Ohio Historical Society. For additional information, call (513) 932-4421 or (800)283-8904.

Fort Ancient is operated by the Dayton Society of Natural History for the Ohio Historical Society, a private, nonprofit organization that serves as the state’s partner in preserving and interpreting Ohio’s history, archaeology and natural history.

Fort Ancient is seven miles southeast of Lebanon, in Warren County, on Ohio 350.

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