Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek

Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek Mac-A-Cheek is a historic home built by the Piatt family in the 1870s. Today, the museum is run by the Mac-A-Cheek Foundation for the Humanities.

The mission of the MFH is to promote research and educational experiences.

Mark your calendars! Our next FREE outdoor event is a historical Independence Day Celebration AND an AM250-Ohio picnic....
05/29/2026

Mark your calendars! Our next FREE outdoor event is a historical Independence Day Celebration AND an AM250-Ohio picnic. Keep watching for more details!


Now open EVERY DAY from 10 to 5 through Labor Day weekend! September 8th-October 25th, weekends 10 to 4.
05/26/2026

Now open EVERY DAY from 10 to 5 through Labor Day weekend!
September 8th-October 25th, weekends 10 to 4.

Today was Memorial Day, a day to remember and honor those who served in the U.S. military. Multiple generations of the ...
05/26/2026

Today was Memorial Day, a day to remember and honor those who served in the U.S. military.

Multiple generations of the Piatt family are remembered in our military room. They are honored in exhibits and tell their own stories through letters they wrote during their time of service. Some of these letters date all the way back to the Civil War.

They, like your own family members, will never be forgotten.

The Mac-A-Cheek Foundation for the Humanities (MFH) is proud to launch our “Pave the Way for the Next Generation” campai...
05/24/2026

The Mac-A-Cheek Foundation for the Humanities (MFH) is proud to launch our “Pave the Way for the Next Generation” campaign.

When Abram Piatt built Mac-A-Cheek Castle in the Valley, he envisioned it as a place of history, creativity, and community.

To honor that vision, MFH is thrilled to have a matching grant partnership with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) to improve our driveway, sidewalks, and parking lot.

Through this campaign, we are securing a lasting legacy of accessibility, ensuring MFH’s natural, “living” classroom at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek Valley is welcoming to all learners.

Swipe through the carousel to see the current conditions. From deep seasonal mud to heavy tire ruts, our pathways require a major structural upgrade.

We are physically smoothing the path so that school buses full of students, families pushing strollers, and visitors of all abilities can safely explore our “living” classroom without barriers.

Our goal is to raise $20,000. Because the State triples your impact, hitting this target unlocks the full power of our matching grant, allowing us to complete these critical improvements.

When you give today: A $25 donation becomes $75 of support, a $100 gift turns into $300, etc. of direct impact.

Let's pave the way for the next generation, together!

➡️ Make your personal impact today directly at: piattcastle.org/pave

The Art & Science of Nature event is TOMORROW (Sat., May 16th) from 11 to 4.We can't wait to see YOU! Visit us and imme...
05/15/2026

The Art & Science of Nature event is TOMORROW (Sat., May 16th) from 11 to 4.

We can't wait to see YOU! Visit us and immerse yourself in nature!

See our recent social media pages for details on activities and exhibits.

Stop by our welcome tent when you arrive tomorrow for a handout with a list of exhibits and a schedule.

Piatt Castle will be open for self-guided tours during the event, regular admission fees apply.

Let's Play....at our FREE OUTDOOR event, the Art & Science of Nature.This event runs from 11 to 4 with most nature exhib...
05/14/2026

Let's Play....at our FREE OUTDOOR event, the Art & Science of Nature.

This event runs from 11 to 4 with most nature exhibits and activities available all day long.

The following SCHEDULED activities are a whimsical experience not to be missed!

1:00 and 2:00 Battle of an Owl and Blue Jays (pictured).
Participate in a creative dramatics based on an 1880 Donn Piatt poem. YOU become the group of early bird blue jays that battle with an owl that stayed awake too late. Theatre educator Margaret Piatt makes this a fun and memorable event.


12:30 and 1:30 Trees in Motion
Participate in a tree dance inspired by the trees on Mac-A-Cheek's lawn and choreographed by Suzanne Dennis.

See our recent social media posts for more details about The Art and Science of Nature event.

We are excited to announce Dr. Timothy Anderson will be at our FREE OUTDOOR event, The Art & Science of Nature, this Sat...
05/14/2026

We are excited to announce Dr. Timothy Anderson will be at our FREE OUTDOOR event, The Art & Science of Nature, this Saturday May 16th.

See Dr. Anderson's presentation "Mac-A-Cheek in Time and Space: Landscape, Memory, and Heritage" at 12:00 and 3:00. You can also speak with him about the cultural geography of our site and beyond during the event, which runs from 11 to 4.

Timothy G. Anderson, Ph.D., is an Ohio University associate professor of geography, and co-editor of the anthology Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond. In addition, he is serving as an AM250-OH consultant for Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek.

See our recent social media posts for more information on exhibits and activities you can find at our event.

The Art & Science of Nature, our FREE OUTDOOR event, takes place Saturday, May 16th from 11 to 4.We will have multiple t...
05/13/2026

The Art & Science of Nature, our FREE OUTDOOR event, takes place Saturday, May 16th from 11 to 4.

We will have multiple tents focusing on nature, with information and activities for all ages.

In one tent we will have Kris Shannon, Kris Swisher, and Tonya Reed, all from the Bellefontaine Rake and Hoe Garden Club, presenting "Planting for Butterflies and other Pollinators"

Under a different tent you can learn some "Pheasant Phacts" from Riley Porter, Pheasants Forever, and discuss wildlife preservation with members of Quail Forever and MAD Scientists.

You can also pick up literature from the Ohio Division of Wildlife
and examine pelts of common Ohio animals.

See our social media pages for information on MORE exhibits and activities!

Bring the kids and join us THIS Saturday, May 16th (11 to 4) for our FREE OUTDOOR event, The Art and Science of Nature. ...
05/12/2026

Bring the kids and join us THIS Saturday, May 16th (11 to 4) for our FREE OUTDOOR event, The Art and Science of Nature.

Lyndon Roof, Logan County Soil & Water, will be utilizing their interactive table to teach about the power of water.
Discover how slow erosion or flash floods can impact not just nature, but buildings, even people's homes!

Other hands-on activities include:

🦆Birds & Beaks with Piatt castle staff, explore different types of birds' beaks

🌸Flower Pounding with Shelly Roy, transfer natural pigments to paper

🎨Create art with Keara Henry-let nature inspire you!
In addition, drawing/coloring pages, stenciling, and wooden block designs will be available for all.

Watch our social media pages for more information!

Join us this Saturday, May 16th from 11 to 4 for our FREE outdoor event! This event brings together a variety of organi...
05/11/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 16th from 11 to 4 for our FREE outdoor event!

This event brings together a variety of organizations to help you explore the science of nature. Discuss pheasants and learn about pollinators, examine pelts of common Ohio animals, and apply your knowledge of erosion at the popular water table!

Castle Staff and volunteers will help you explore the art of nature. Create your own art and "play" with others by creating your own puppet shows, interacting with a Piatt poem about birds, and dancing with our trees.

When you are finished, take a self guided tour of Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek to continue exploring nature. Regular admission fees apply.

Address

10051 Township Road 47
West Liberty, OH
43357

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19374652821

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