Events
21 dec | Event – Oregonia, OH
The Hopewell Culture is known for tracking both solar and lunar alignments in their earthen structures. Come watch the Winter Solstice sun rise through the mounds and observe the alignment with us at Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve! Gates open at 7 a.m. Sunrise is predicted to be around 7:45 a.m. Museum open…
1 jan | Event – Newark, OH
21 oct | Event – Oregonia, OH
Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve 6 p.m.–7 a.m. Every 18.6 years, the moon completes its cycle and reaches its northernmost rising point. This year, the cycle reaches its end—come see the Northernmost Rising Point alignment built into the 2,000-year-old earthworks here at Fort Ancient, marking the end of the current lunar cycle. The…
20 oct | Event – Newark, OH
A few times a year, visitors are invited to fully experience all three segments of Newark’s Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. Inscribed as an UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023, these massive artifacts of creative genius served social, ceremonial and astronomical functions for their builders. Sunday, October 20 The Great Circle Museum will be open from…
20 jun | Event – Oregonia, OH
Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve Thursday, June 20 Join Fort Ancient in welcoming the first day of summer through this exciting program of observing the sunrise as the Ancient people did 2,000 years ago. Watch the sunrise between two walls of earth when aligning yourself between the earthen wall and a stone covered…
14 oct | Event – Chillicothe, OH
Commemorate inscription at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. Starting at 10 a.m., National Park Service rangers will offer free programming on the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. The official commemoration will begin at 1 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to park at Unioto High School. Buses will be available to shuttle visitors into the park from the…
15 oct | Event – Newark, OH
Explore and experience fully all three segments of these ancient, expansive earthworks built masterfully by American Indians during the Newark Open House. The site will be open from daylight to dusk, with staff on site to answer questions and give tours until 6 p.m. The open house kicks off at 9 a.m. with an optional…
7-8 oct | Event – Oregonia, OH
Tour Fort Ancient, North America’s largest hilltop enclosure earthwork, during the open house. Tours and programs every 90 minutes. Guests can also explore the interpretive garden with our master gardeners. Children’s activities will be available. A commemoration ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 7. Admission will be free to Fort Ancient…