The stone mansion has historically accurate interiors, including furnishings. The grounds cover of the original estate. There is a garden area featuring kitchen herbs and heirloom vegetables, with some varieties available for purchase. A former overseer's house has also been restored and demonstrates life for German immigrants to the area. A modern museum and education center features exhibits on the early European settlement of Ohio. Documents for
indentured servants, other primary source materials and
archeological finds are showcased. Thomas Worthington recorded that he chose Adena as the name for his estate because it referred to "places remarkable for the delightfulness of their situation." The museum at Adena has an exhibit which claims Adena is based on a
Hebrew word. In 1996, Ohio Revised Code Section 5.04 stated that the official coat of arms of Ohio depicted a view of Mount Logan from the mansion. In 2003, the Adena Mansion was restored to its 19th century appearance to celebrate the
Ohio Bicentennial. The estate was designated as a National Historic Landmark on February 28, 2003, primarily because it is one of the few surviving examples of Latrobe's designs. The village of
Adena in
Jefferson County is named after the Adena Mansion. ==See also==