World Heritage Inscription Anniversary

You are invited to celebrate a special milestone: The third anniversary of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks’ inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks will come alive Sept. 19 with special events, activities and opportunities to explore. Discover fascinating stories, walk among the monumental earthworks and experience the incredible places that earned global recognition as a World Heritage Site.

The anniversary weekend will feature a special World Heritage Inscription Anniversary celebration, cake cutting at 3 p.m. at the Great Circle, an evening of Stars & Nighttime Wonders at Fort Ancient, a guided Tour of the Great Circle Earthworks with Dr. Brad Lepper, and a Newark Earthworks Remnants Tour. Click below to learn more the tours and experiences.

• • Newark Earthworks Remnants Tour, Great Circle Earthworks, 9 a.m.–Noon
  • Great Circle Tour with Dr. Brad Lepper, Great Circle Earthworks, 2–2:45 p.m.
  • Stars & Nighttime Wonders, Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve, 7–11 p.m.

Together, these experiences will offer something for a wide range of audiences from families and first-time visitors to history enthusiasts, astronomy lovers and those interested in Ohio’s Indigenous heritage.
The anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate Ohio’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, deepen public awareness of its global significance, and inspire more people to visit, explore and help steward these extraordinary places.