Support the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Ohio's Only UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nearly two thousand years ago, American Indians created an awe-inspiring culture rooted in the land we now call Ohio. They built vast earthworks as gathering places that aligned to the sun and moon. People came from near and far, traveling across land and sea to join together. Here, earth, water, sky and people met in sacred connection.
Today, we honor these Ancient Ones and the places they built by inscribing eight Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Inscription on the World Heritage List underscores the cultural significance of these sites and call international attention to these treasures long known to Ohioans. This effort has created Ohio's first World Heritage site.
To learn more about the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, visit hopewellearthworks.org
The Need for Support
On September 19, 2023, the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks were officially inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. This is the beginning of a new chapter, and we need your support. Your gift will go directly to the area of greatest need for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. You will be supporting the daily operations, marketing, programs, and more.
Get Involved
If you would like to support Ohio's only UNESCO World Heritage Site, contact Ann Ruege at 614.297.2342 or send us a message on our Contact Us page by selecting "Donations."
Further reading:
- Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve
- Newark Earthworks
- Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
- Ancient Ohio Trail
To learn more about UNESCO and the World Heritage List, visit whc.unesco.org.
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks Newsletter
The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks Newsletter is our premier monthly newsletter sharing media, events, news stories, blog posts and more about the newly inscribed World Heritage sites right here in Ohio! This newsletter is created in partnership with the National Park Service.