World Heritage Week 2024
Join us for a week of commemorating the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Ohio's only UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Saturday, April 13
Remnants Walking Tour
Newark Earthworks
9 a.m.–Noon
Join us on a guided walking tour of portions of the Newark Earthworks starting and ending at the Great Circle Museum. The route will be over mostly level terrain on public sidewalks, covering about three miles. Please dress for the weather. No registration required.
Sunday, April 14
Open House
Newark Earthworks
10a.m.–5p.m.
Join us for open houses at both the Great Circle and Octagon Earthworks where you can explore the largest set of geometric earthworks in the world.
View full list of activities here.
Monday, April 15
Open House
Newark Earthworks
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Join us for open houses at both the Great Circle and Octagon Earthworks where you can explore the largest set of geometric earthworks in the world.
View full list of activities here.
Sharing the Hopewell with the World Exhibit Opening
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (Mound City Visitor Center)
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
View a new special exhibit "Sharing the Hopewell with the World". Artwork created by students from all over the country will be on display in the Mound City Group Visitor Center auditorium. Artwork can be viewed every day beginning Monday, April 15 through June 23.
Thursday, April 18
Natural History Tours
Fort Ancient
11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Join us for hourly natural history tours throughout several miles of hiking trails at this nature preserve.
Friday, April 19
Archaeological Tour
Fort Ancient
1 p.m.
Take an archaeological tour of the grounds of the largest hilltop enclosure in North America.
Saturday, April 20
Gardening & Cooking Demonstrations
Fort Ancient
10a.m.–5 p.m.
Stop by for gardening and cooking demonstrations all day in the interpretive garden behind the museum.
Sunday, April 21
Gardening & Cooking Demonstrations
Fort Ancient
Noon–5 p.m.
Stop by for gardening and cooking demonstrations all day in the interpretive garden behind the museum.
Conestoga Fundraiser – Honoring Ancient Brilliance
Ohio History Center
4–7 p.m.
Join us for a fundraiser honoring the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. Learn more.