Celebrate a monumental legacy! On September 19, 2025, join us in honoring the second anniversary of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks' inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This special weekend will feature tours and events across three sites including:
- Octagon Earthworks
- Free tours at 12:30 and 3 p.m.
- Great Circle Earthworks
- Tour at 2 p.m. Admission applies.
- Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve
- Tours at 1 and 3 p.m. Admission applies.
- Hopewell Culture National Historical Park sites in Chillicothe
- The Mound City Group Visitor Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can speak with rangers and watch the 20-minute interpretive film. We will also be highlighting the National Park Service World Heritage Junior Ranger program and badge for families.
- The grounds of Mound City Group, Hopeton Earthworks, Hopewell Mound Group and Seip Earthworks are open daylight hours.
