• Mound City visitor center in spring

    Hopewell Culture

    National Historical Park Ohio

Sacred Spaces - A Place for Reflection in the Past and Today

Earthen mounds and embankments forming huge geometric enclosures grace the landscape of the Ohio River Valley. These monumental structures were built by Native American hands almost 2,000 years ago. Hopewellian people gathered at these earthworks for feasts, funerals and rites of passage.  Come learn about these sacred spaces and reflect upon the lives of these American Indians.

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Features

  • Lt. Col. Charles Young

    Ohio's 8th National Park Site, the Nation's 401st

    Ohio has a new National Park Service site! The new site is Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Xenia.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • UNESCO World Heritage

    Possible World Heritage nomination

    Read the tentative list entry for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks that includes all five Hopewell Culture sites, Newark Earthworks and Ft. Ancient.

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  • Local area map of park vicinity

    Navigating to the park

    Need accurate directions and maps to make your way to the park? We've got you covered. You can find the most up-to-date guidance materials here.

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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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Did You Know?

Captain Dwight D. Eisenhower

In 1918 Capt. Dwight D. Eisenhower (future President) visited Camp Sherman, a World War I training camp located in part, on the grounds of the Mound City Group. More...