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Witness ancient brilliance in each of the Hopewell earthworks

A memorable and enriching experience

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 northern most rising point. This is the year the cycle reaches its end—come see the Northern Most Rising point alignment built into the 2,000-year-olds earthworks here at Fort Ancient marking the end of 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…