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Witness ancient brilliance in each of the Hopewell earthworks

Great Circle Earthworks

Great Circle Earthworks

Great Circle Earthworks

Octagon Earthworks

Octagon Earthworks

Octagon Earthworks

Mound City

Mound City

Mound City

Hopewell Mound Group

Hopewell Earthworks

Hopewell Mound Group

Hopeton Earthworks

Hopeton Earthworks

Hopeton Earthworks

High Bank Works

High Bank Works

High Bank Works

Seip Earthworks

Seip Earthworks

Seip Earthworks

Fort Ancient

Fort Ancient

Fort Ancient

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June 2026
A ranger on tour with a group of visitors at Mound City Group. NPS / Tom Engberg

Summer Ranger Guided Tours of Mound City

Mound City Group is the location of the park’s only visitor center and is typically the first stop for visitors. A sacred site built by Native Americans, Mound City is the only Hopewell earthwork to have been restored. Walking among these burial mounds can give the sense of what it must have been like to...
26 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mound City
16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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Octagon Earthworks

Octagon Homeschool Days

Do you have a homeschooler looking for an educational and fun activity related to history? Well, come meet us at the Octagon Visitor Center for a drop-in program on the fourth Friday of each month! June 26:Sun, Moon, Mounds Join us for a homeschool program at the Octagon Earthworks as we explore the sun, the...
26 Jun
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Octagon Earthworks
125 N. 33rd St., Newark, OH 43055
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Image of the sun setting over the monumental gateway of the Great Circle Earthworks.

Sunset Tour of the Great Circle

After-Hours Tour at the Great Circle Join us for a special evening exploration of one of Ohio’s most remarkable ancient sites—the Great Circle at the Newark Earthworks! Meet us just before sunset for a guided, after-hours tour led by archaeologist and Site Superintendent Sarah Hinkelman. Together, we’ll experience the site as daylight fades and uncover...
26 Jun
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Great Circle Earthworks
455 Hebron Road, Heath, Ohio 43056
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Octagon Earthworks

Double Wall Basket Weaving Workshop

This four workshop offers more than a class—it is a hands-on cultural experience rooted in patience, precision, and ancestral knowledge. Learn the fundamentals of Cherokee double-wall basket construction, a technique known for its strength, balance, and visual depth. This style creates two walls woven simultaneously, resulting in a seamless, durable basket that holds both function...
27 Jun
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Octagon Earthworks
125 N. 33rd St., Newark, OH 43055
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A ranger on tour with a group of visitors at Mound City Group. NPS / Tom Engberg

Summer Ranger Guided Tours of Mound City

Mound City Group is the location of the park’s only visitor center and is typically the first stop for visitors. A sacred site built by Native Americans, Mound City is the only Hopewell earthwork to have been restored. Walking among these burial mounds can give the sense of what it must have been like to...
27 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mound City
16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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Book for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Landscape Monuments of the Ancient Ohio Valley By John E. Hancock with Marti L Chaatsmith, Bradley T. Lepper and Bret J. Ruby.

Book Release and Book Talk with John Hancock

Join us to celebrate the release of The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks by author John Hancock. Experience 8 sacred earthworks of the ancient Hopewell culture with this breathtaking book featuring 250+ images and fascinating insights on Native American history. Between 1,600 and 2,000 years ago, Native American communities built monumental earthen enclosure complexes in Ohio. They are the...
27 Jun
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fort Ancient
6123 State Route 350, Oregonia, OH, USA
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A ranger on tour with a group of visitors at Mound City Group. NPS / Tom Engberg

Summer Ranger Guided Tours of Mound City

Mound City Group is the location of the park’s only visitor center and is typically the first stop for visitors. A sacred site built by Native Americans, Mound City is the only Hopewell earthwork to have been restored. Walking among these burial mounds can give the sense of what it must have been like to...
28 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mound City
16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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A ranger on tour with a group of visitors at Mound City Group. NPS / Tom Engberg

Summer Ranger Guided Tours of Mound City

Mound City Group is the location of the park’s only visitor center and is typically the first stop for visitors. A sacred site built by Native Americans, Mound City is the only Hopewell earthwork to have been restored. Walking among these burial mounds can give the sense of what it must have been like to...
29 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mound City
16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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Image of the moon peeking over the mounds at the Octagon Earthworks.

Full Moon Tour of the Octagon Earthwork

After Hours Tour: Octagon Earthworks Join us for a special after-hours tour of the Octagon Earthwork, part of the Newark Earthworks, and experience this incredible site in a whole new light—literally! Meet us just before sunset at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center. From there, we’ll embark on a guided, hour-long walking tour led by Sarah...
29 Jun
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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A ranger on tour with a group of visitors at Mound City Group. NPS / Tom Engberg

Summer Ranger Guided Tours of Mound City

Mound City Group is the location of the park’s only visitor center and is typically the first stop for visitors. A sacred site built by Native Americans, Mound City is the only Hopewell earthwork to have been restored. Walking among these burial mounds can give the sense of what it must have been like to...
30 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mound City
16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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July 2026
A ranger on tour with a group of visitors at Mound City Group. NPS / Tom Engberg

Summer Ranger Guided Tours of Mound City

Mound City Group is the location of the park’s only visitor center and is typically the first stop for visitors. A sacred site built by Native Americans, Mound City is the only Hopewell earthwork to have been restored. Walking among these burial mounds can give the sense of what it must have been like to...
01 Jul
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mound City
16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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A ranger on tour with a group of visitors at Mound City Group. NPS / Tom Engberg

Summer Ranger Guided Tours of Mound City

Mound City Group is the location of the park’s only visitor center and is typically the first stop for visitors. A sacred site built by Native Americans, Mound City is the only Hopewell earthwork to have been restored. Walking among these burial mounds can give the sense of what it must have been like to...
02 Jul
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mound City
16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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