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John Quincy Adams and the Observatory

Ohio's connection to the stars

Hear about our state's role in the early days of public observatories.

In celebration of America 250, join us to learn about Ohio's amazing connection to the stars on the anniversary of the dedication of the Cincinnati Observatory. Learn about the incredible trek across Ohio by former U.S. President John Quincy Adams to lay the cornerstone on what became the first public observatory in the Western Hemisphere.

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