• Mound City visitor center in spring

    Hopewell Culture

    National Historical Park Ohio

Mounds of Knowledge

We encourage you to use this park as your classroom to explore and learn about the pre-historic Hopewell.  Bring your class to the park for an unforgettable field trip or invite a Ranger as a guest speaker to visit your students in your classroom. We also offer free professional development programs at the park in the summer.

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Students on a mound tour with a Ranger at Mound City Group

Features

  • Teachers working an archeological site at Hopewell Culture NHP

    Take a sedimental journey this summer

    ATTN Teachers! Looking for prof. development that's fun & rewarding? Look no further! Our archeological teacher workshop is just what you need.

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  • Look for the copper bird!

    Join the conversation on facebook

    Hopewell Culture NHP is on facebook! At home or on the go, you can get the latest news, interact with others and share your park memories.

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  • A ranger interacting with school kids

    Invite a Ranger to your classroom

    Can't make it to the park with your class? Contact us to schedule a ranger to visit your class. These curriculum-based programs are free of charge.

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  • Become a Jr. Ranger

    Wanted: Junior Rangers!

    We encourage all visitors to learn more about Hopewell Culture and earn their Jr. Ranger badge. Learn how you can earn a World Heritage badge too!

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  • Monarch Caterpillar

    A bugs life

    The park is home to hundreds of insects of varying shapes and sizes. Follow this link to see a short video on a very hungry monarch caterpillar.

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  • Great seal of the U.S. Government

    What's in a name?

    Ever wonder what the difference is between a National Monument and a National Park? It has to do with two of the three levels of federal government.

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  • VIP's Marilyn & Herb Hutson

    Become a National Park Service V.I.P.

    Each year, Volunteers In Parks donate thousands of hours to support the NPS mission. For a rewarding and meaningful experience, become a V.I.P.

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  • Notable Figures in Hopewell Archeology

    Historic Figures

    Who drew those maps? Who found these pipes? Who excavated the mounds? If you or anyone you know have ever asked these questions, we have the answers.

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  • Scan this QR to access the mobile museum collection!

    Use Your Smartphone to Visit the Collections

    You can now access the Hopewell NPS museum collection with your smartphone! Just scan this QR code to be taken to the mobile webpage.

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