Upcoming Events and News
May 20—Overview of Fort Ancient, Ohio University Chillicothe, Bennett Hall, Room 110, 6 p.m.
Hosted by The Friends of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Ohio University Chillicothe
Bill Kennedy, Site Superintendent, presents an overview of Fort Ancient, highlighting its towering earthen embankments, more than 67 gateways, and the remarkable astronomical features built high above the Little Miami River. He also explores Morehead Circle, where evidence of a woodhenge points to ancient ceremonial traditions. Free and Open to the Public.
June 4, 6 - 8 p.m. - Meet author John Hancock for a book talk and signing, Ohio University Chillicothe, Stevenson Center
Hosted by The Friends of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Ohio University Chillicothe
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks presents Ohio’s eight UNESCO-inscribed earthworks in a public-voiced, lavishly illustrated volume from Smithsonian Books. A re-edited expansion of the sites’ World Heritage nomination dossier—completed in collaboration with the Ohio History Connection and the National Park Service—it features illustrated descriptions and histories of these Indigenous masterpieces, with summaries of their archaeological research, architectural experience, and insights from American Indian scholars and leaders. Free and Open to the public but registration is required and limited to 100. Register at https://forms.gle/VJsBMbyWtsYUCoM86 Download flyer
SOUTH CENTRAL POWER ROUND UP GRANT AWARD
The Friends of Hopewell Culture National HIstorical Park want to Thank the South Central Ohio Power Round Up Grant Program for awarding us $8,940 to purchase bronze historic markers explaining the designation of World Heritage Site for Hopewell Mound Group and Hopeton Earthworks. The plaques will be mounted in stone at each of the sites in the spring of 2026.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Daily Tours of Mound City
May 23 – daily 10am tours of Mound City begin, 1 hour in length, seven days a week
Park Events – Summer & Early Fall
June 8 – Ranger-led Tour of Hopewell Mound Group, 10:00am–12:00pm
June 22 – Hopewell Mound Group Highlights, 10:00am–1:00pm
Self-guided walking with rangers stationed at key locations under tents.
July 6 – Ranger-led Tour of Seip Earthworks, 10:00am–12:00pm
July 20 – Seip Earthworks Highlights, 10:00am–1:00pm
Self-guided walking with ranger stations throughout the site.
August 3 – Ranger-led Tour of Hopeton Earthworks, 10:00am–12:00pm
August 8–15 – Ross County Fair
August 9–September 7 (Labor Day) – Mound City tours shift to Saturdays & Sundays only at 10:00am
September 13 – Monarch Tagging (location TBD)
Citizen science volunteer opportunity.
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