FOSM’s Summer Solstice Celebration Festival

FOSM’s Summer Solstice Celebration Festival
Friday, Jun 23, 2023 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Soaring Eagle Retreat
375 Horner Chapel Road

Join us as we celebrate the first few days of summer among the foothills of the Appalachia mountains.

Our annual festival highlights the area’s history, heritage, ecology, as well as the multitude of aspects associated with the Serpent Mound Park. The Great Serpent Mound effigy, built by the Ancient Indigenous Peoples, incorporates alignments to the rising and setting of the sun and moon on the solstices and equinoxes. The summer solstice sunset alignment is through the open jaws and across the oval.

There are many theories, stories, ancient knowledge, and unknowns with Serpent Mound. The Friends of Serpent Mound started this festival as a way for the public to share and learn about the many facets of Serpent Mound. Our presenters vary from locals, historians, Indigenous Americans, Scientists, Spiritualist, Musicians, and more. Learn about Serpent Mound and the surrounding area’s history, uniqueness, wildlife, and ecology, along with some fun family friendly summer activities!

Schedule:

Main Tent
3:00pm: Opening Greetings – Delsey Wilson
4:00pm: The Nature of Flight! – Ohio School of Falconry (1.5 hours)
6:00pm: Sunken Mountain: The Flora and Geology of a Meteorite Crater in Southwest Ohio – Martin McAllister
7:00pm: Festival Closes for the day

Workshop
5:00pm: Basic Dowsing – Teresa Mahan, Great Serpent Mound Dowsers
6:00pm: Chainsaw Safety Class (1.5 hours) – Dan Loch, Stihl Trainer

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