Last Sunday of the Month Ranger Tour Series

Important Reminders

• All tours are free, open to the public and do not require registration
• Tours will last approximately 2 hours and will cover 2-3 miles of unpaved, uneven terrain
• Come prepared with snacks and water
• There is little to no shade on these tours
• Bring a hat, bug spray, sunscreen
• Wear sensible hiking shoes. No flip flops or open toed shoes.
• Ages 12 and up are best suited for these tours

For more information call the park at 740-774-1126

Hopewell Mound Group is the largest earthwork constructed by the American Indians of the Hopewell culture.

NPS Photo / Hailey MacArthur - Senediak

Hopewell Mound Group

Date: June 30
Time: 10:00am
Location: 4731 Sulphur Lick Rd
Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Hopewell Mound Group is the largest of our earthwork sites. 2.4 miles of trail will wind you through 130 acres of astounding architecture. Join our rangers and step back in time!

Join a ranger-led tour of Seip Earthworks.

NPS Photo / Susan Knisley

Seip Earthworks

Date: July 28, 2024
Time: 10:00am
Location: 7058 US HWY 50, Bainbridge, OH 45612

Two thousand years ago, the region between Seip Earthworks and Chillicothe was one of the most important cultural centers in eastern North America, for hundreds of years. On high terraces along the Paint Creek and Scioto River valleys, almost two dozen giant geometric earthwork complexes were constructed by American Indians. One of the most magnificent engineering feats of them all was Seip Earthworks. Join a ranger-led tour of this site to learn more!

Additional opportunities to Witness Ancient Brilliance at the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks:

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks consists of eight separate earthworks. Visitors are invited to join tours at our partner locations. Each of these tours are held at Ohio History Connection properties.

First Friday Tours of the Great Circle Earthworks:
Road Trippin' with Truda: First Friday Tour of the Great Circle - Ohio History Connection

Second Friday Tours with an Archeologist at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park:
https://go.nps.gov/SecondFridayTours

Round out your UNESCO World Heritage experience with a visit to the Fort Ancient Earthworks
Road Trippin' with Truda: Fort Ancient - Ohio History Connection

While Serpent Mound is not a part of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, we invite visitors to learn about their Friday tours:
Road Trippin' with Truda: Second Friday Tour of Serpent Mound - Ohio History Connection