Visit Fairfield County

Visit the Ohio Glass Museum and Glassblowing Studio for a new exhibit, "Earth, Hand, & Fire" featuring glass from the Dana Shouldis Collection, a 104-piece gift of Fenton Glass given to the museum from the estate of Mary Helen Hunt, and many glass items selected from the Ohio Glass Museum archives. 

Get out to explore and discover the great parks of Fairfield County Park District by taking part in the GeoTrail. The Fairfield County Park District has created 15 caches, each with a short story about its location and a code word inside. If you find them all, use the code words to complete the ExploreFCPD GeoTrail 2023 Puzzle and get coordinates for a bonus cache with neat prizes inside!

Make a beaded craft that can be a keychain, bracelet, fidget, or all three! Pick up a kit at the Fairfield County District Library (219 N. Broad Street) in Lancaster between June 1 and June 17 (while supplies last). All are welcome, though crafts are suggested for adults and teens. 

Intrinsic Luminescence features the work of three outstanding artists. Whether it’s the dreamlike, epic landscapes of Judith Brandon; the poetic figures of Stanka Kordic; or the architectural, sculptural glass forms of Michael Mikula, each of these artists employs techniques that create a sense of inner light. This luminescence emanates through layers of media, subject and abstraction, illuminating the masterful craftsmanship that is fundamental to each artist’s creation.

Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

2023 marks the 100th year since Ed Thomas conducted the first breeding bird survey in Neotoma Valley. Join Clear Creek Metro Park for birding and to learn about the history of this unique area on a 1-mile hike. To begin this hike, meet at the Thomas Mathias Parking Lot, 24950 Clear Creek Road in Rockbridge.