The park hosts special events throughout the year. These events include lectures on cultural and natural resources, site tours, and special activities for children. All programs are free and are open to visitors and groups of all ages.  Events, unless otherwise noted, take place at the Mound City Group visitor center located at 16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601.  If you have any questions or would like more information than what is listed below, please call (740)774-1126.

National Audubon Society's Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 18, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Mound City Group Visitor Center

Discover and Help the Wild Birds in Your Community

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park invites you to join park biologists and volunteers for the National Audubon Society's Great Backyard Bird Count.  Each year thousands of people across the US and Canada, and hundreds of people in Ohio, take part in this event.  People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to learn about the birds wintering in their communities.  

This fun and educational event is free to the public. The program will take place on February 18th starting at 10 am at the Mound City Group Visitor Center. A short introduction will be given, followed by a short bird hike.  The hike follows easy and level terrain, however, winter weather conditions may cause snow and ice on the trail. Following the hike, a full day of bird feeder observations and pine cone feeder making for kids will take place. If you have binoculars and bird guides, bring them with you.  A limited amount of binoculars will be available for loan and free Ohio bird guides will be given out.  Free hot beverages will be served. A drawing for a bird-related gift will take place following the 10 am hike. Data from the count will be sent to the Audubon Society and will help scientists gain a better understanding of the distribution and abundance of birds. For more information regarding the Great Backyard Bird Count, please visit the event's website at www.birdsource.org

National Park Service Clean-Up Efforts Following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Thursday, February 23, 2012 
7:00 pm 
Mound City Group Visitor Center 

On April 20, 2010 an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil drilling platform triggered the largest interagency incident in US history. Hopewell Culture NHP's biologist made three separate trips to the Gulf of Mexico region to assist with the National Park Services' clean-up efforts. The most recent trip was in November 2011. Come and hear the behind-the-scene stories and see the photos. Learn about the plants and animals of the Gulf Coast and how they were affected by the spill.

Hopewell Discovery Day
October 13, 2012
10am - 3pm

Join in the fun at the park's annual Hopewell Discovery Day.  Activities include mound tours, flintknapping demonstrations, artifact identification, atlatl demonstrations, hands-on crafts, and nature displays.