https://www.nps.gov/hocu News releases from Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2024-summer-hours-programs-at-the-park.htm Fri, 24 May 2024 09:44:00 EST The park has released the 2024 summer operational hours schedule and programs for the Mound City Group visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2024-summer-hours-programs-at-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2024-03-08-garlic-mustard-volunteer.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:13:00 EST Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is seeking pairs of volunteers to assist in removing the invasive garlic mustard from areas at Mound City Group during the month of April. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2024-03-08-garlic-mustard-volunteer.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2023-9-25-hcecommemorations.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:30:00 EST The National Park Service and the Ohio History Connection are planning multiple events to commemorate the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks being inscribed as Ohio’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site on September 19. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2023-9-25-hcecommemorations.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2023-09-21-world-heritage-inscription.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:18:00 EST On Tuesday, Sept. 19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee came to a consensus decision to include the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks as a World Heritage Site. The group of eight ancient earthwork sites is in southern Ohio; five of the earthwork sites are managed by the National Park Service and three are managed by the Ohio History Connection. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2023-09-21-world-heritage-inscription.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2023-08-08-bil.htm Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:36:00 EST Hopewell Culture National Historical Park will implement two projects this year with $150,000 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2023-08-08-bil.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2023-01-30-park-centennial.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:09:00 EST With the 2023 Centennial commemoration of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park on the horizon, the park announces its kickoff event. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2023-01-30-park-centennial.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/chris-alford-selected-as-superintendent-of-hopewell-culture-national-historical-park.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:11:00 EST The NPS Midwest Region has announced the new park superintendent for Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. Chris Alford will take the reins of the park in summer 2022. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/chris-alford-selected-as-superintendent-of-hopewell-culture-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/summer-2022-park-hours-and-mound-tours.htm Tue, 17 May 2022 10:00:00 EST The park has announced its summer 2022 operating hours and daily mound tour schedules. These new operating hours go into effect on Sunday, May 22nd and will remain in place until August 13th. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/summer-2022-park-hours-and-mound-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/npw-2022-ohio.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:30:00 EST NPS Director Chuck Sams visited parks in southeast Ohio to shine light on several wonderful but lesser-known national parks during National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/npw-2022-ohio.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/hopewell-ceremonial-earthworks-unesco-nomination.htm Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:05:00 EST The National Park Service today announced the nomination of the “Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks” to the World Heritage List. The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks is a group of eight archeological sites in southern Ohio, located within both Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and related properties owned by the State of Ohio and the Ohio History Connection. This nomination will be considered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in the summer of 2023. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/hopewell-ceremonial-earthworks-unesco-nomination.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/mound-city-group-visitpr-center-reopening.htm Thu, 27 May 2021 08:06:00 EST The Mound City Group visitor center has officially reopened as of May 27, 2021. Visitor center operations will have limited hours so please be sure to check regularly as to opening and closing times for the building. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/mound-city-group-visitpr-center-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hopewell-culture-nhp-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 06:22:00 EST Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance. Park's Mound City Group visitor center to remain closed until public health situation improves. Park grounds to be open during daylight hours. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hopewell-culture-nhp-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/every-earthwork-tells-a-story.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:07:00 EST Get ready to help us kick off National Park Week with a limited time art display at the Mound City Group visitor center. We unveil these works of art on Saturday, April 18th! https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/every-earthwork-tells-a-story.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/bird-walk-2020.htm Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:05:00 EST Join park rangers and our partners from the Scioto Valley Bird & Nature Club as we take a leisurely hike and discover local birds at Mound City Group for the Great Backyard Bird Count. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/bird-walk-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/discover-native-warm-season-grasses.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2019 06:55:00 EST Join us at the park as we learn about native grasses and native wildflowers and their importance to the ecosystem. We'll be joined by several experts who will share their expertise and explain how these grasses and wildflowers benefit us all. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/discover-native-warm-season-grasses.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2018-yoga-in-the-park.htm Fri, 11 May 2018 08:32:00 EST Our annual Summer Yoga sessions are back! Come out to the park for relaxing summer mornings while you strike your favorite Yoga poses. As always, these programs are free and open to the public to attend/participate. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2018-yoga-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2018-art-in-the-park.htm Fri, 11 May 2018 08:19:00 EST Join us at the park for our annual Arts Afire program for kids in grades K - 6. This program runs through the summer and is FREE to participate in. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2018-art-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2018-great-backyard-bird-count.htm Wed, 07 Feb 2018 08:28:00 EST Park rangers will lead a bird hike to celebrate and participate in the 2018 Great Backyard Bird Count at the Mound City Group visitor center on Monday, February 19th, 2018 at 9:00 am. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2018-great-backyard-bird-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/summer-2017-arts-program.htm Wed, 24 May 2017 08:06:00 EST Join park rangers and art teacher Maryjo Flamm-Miller this summer for our Art in the Park program for kids! A fun-filled class integrating the Hopewell culture and artistry. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/summer-2017-arts-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2017-grassland-conversion-plan.htm Sat, 08 Apr 2017 06:46:00 EST Hopewell Culture National Historic Park will convert three former agriculture fields (112 acres) to native grasslands to protect the historic earthworks of the park. The public comment period is now open, until April 15th, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2017-grassland-conversion-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/guided-walk-at-seip-earthworks.htm Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:32:00 EST The annual guided ranger walk at Seip Earthworks is just around the corner. This is your opportunity to walk the grounds with a ranger to learn more about this hallowed burial ground. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/guided-walk-at-seip-earthworks.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/heather-hansen-book-signing.htm Fri, 03 Jun 2016 07:41:00 EST Meet author Heather Hansen at Mound City Group visitor center as she presents and signs copies of her new book, Prophets and Moguls, Rangers and Rogues, Bison and Bears. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/heather-hansen-book-signing.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/picnic-in-the-park-2016.htm Thu, 02 Jun 2016 07:35:00 EST Celebrate International Picnic Day and discover your local national park! https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/picnic-in-the-park-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/summer-2016-archeology-workshop-for-teachers.htm Tue, 03 May 2016 07:26:00 EST The park invites teachers to join us this summer for a week spent learning about Archeology and related activities. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/summer-2016-archeology-workshop-for-teachers.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/national-park-rx-day-at-mound-city.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2016 07:06:00 EST Celebrate National Park Rx Day with a Walk at Mound City Group. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/national-park-rx-day-at-mound-city.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/celebrate-2016-national-junior-ranger-day.htm Thu, 31 Mar 2016 07:14:00 EST Become a Junior Archeologist and Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day! https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/celebrate-2016-national-junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-npf-field-trip-grant.htm Sat, 12 Dec 2015 07:18:00 EST Hopewell Culture NHP has received a transportation grant that will assist schools in transporting classes to the park for educational field trips. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-npf-field-trip-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/archaeology-day-2015.htm Sat, 03 Oct 2015 12:26:00 EST Join us at the Mound City Group visitor center for Archaeology Day! Bring the entire family for an event-filled day. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/archaeology-day-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/monarch-butterfly-tagging-and-tour-at-hopewell-mound-group.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:19:00 EST The next Monarch tagging event at Hopewell Mound Group is quickly approaching and we're even throwing in a special tour for visitors too! https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/monarch-butterfly-tagging-and-tour-at-hopewell-mound-group.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/envisioning-the-earthworks-john-hancock.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:48:00 EST This week in the 2015 Lecture Series, John Hancock from the University of Cincinnati stops by to talk about how digital media is helping visitors envision the Hopewell earthworks. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/envisioning-the-earthworks-john-hancock.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/archaic-period-domestic-life-in-the-ohio-valley-paul-patton.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:35:00 EST The 2015 Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Paul Patton from Ohio University. Hear his talk about recent discoveries at the Creek Workshop site in southeastern Ohio. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/archaic-period-domestic-life-in-the-ohio-valley-paul-patton.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hidden-archaeologies-new-technologies-for-learning-the-past-kevin-nolan.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:16:00 EST The 2015 Lecture Series continues with Kevin Nolan discussing new streams of exploring formerly hidden or ignored aspects of the archaeological record. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hidden-archaeologies-new-technologies-for-learning-the-past-kevin-nolan.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/cultural-heritage-in-libya.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:27:00 EST Two representatives from Lybia's Department of Antiquities give their unique perspective of trying to protect endangered heritage sites. A special lecture series event you won't want to miss. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/cultural-heritage-in-libya.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/become-a-junior-archeologist.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2015 09:51:00 EST It's time for kids to get out and earn their junior archeology badges at Hopewell Culture NHP! https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/become-a-junior-archeologist.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/arts-afire-2015.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2015 05:30:00 EST Experience your local national park through art! Join us on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July for Arts Afire at Mound City Group visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/arts-afire-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-lecture-series-dr-paul-pacheco.htm Thu, 21 May 2015 06:26:00 EST The 2015 Robert L. Harness Lecture Series gets underway on Thursday, June 4th with Dr. Paul Pacheco from State University N.Y. Geneseo. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-lecture-series-dr-paul-pacheco.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-lecture-series-dr-jarrod-burks.htm Wed, 20 May 2015 06:58:00 EST A familiar face pays a visit to the park to discuss recent geophysical work at nearby Hopewellian sites. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-lecture-series-dr-jarrod-burks.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-night-time-bat-adventure.htm Tue, 19 May 2015 09:52:00 EST Holy nocturnal-flying-mammal-detection-program, Batman!!! Join us for a night-time program dedicated to the world of these unique social creatures. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-night-time-bat-adventure.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/megaliths-in-northeast-germany.htm Thu, 07 May 2015 11:11:00 EST Join us for a special pre-summer lecture on a topic from halfway around the world, megaliths. These large stone structures share similarities with the monumental earthen graves fabricated by the Hopewell. Hear from German Archaeologist Dr. Friedrich Lueth as he discusses this fascinating subject. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/megaliths-in-northeast-germany.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-guided-hike-at-hopeton-earthworks.htm Thu, 07 May 2015 10:49:00 EST Join NPS rangers on a guided tour of the Hopeton Earthworks. This is a great chance to visit a site that is not normally open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-guided-hike-at-hopeton-earthworks.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-guided-hike-at-hopewell-mound-group.htm Thu, 07 May 2015 10:23:00 EST Join park rangers for a guided tour of one the most famous and largest of Hopewell earthworks. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-guided-hike-at-hopewell-mound-group.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-Spring-Hike-at-Spruce-Hill-Works.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2015 10:11:00 EST Join a park ranger for the annual spring hike at Spruce Hill works. Visitors will enjoy wildflowers in full bloom and hear a ranger interpret the history of the site. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-Spring-Hike-at-Spruce-Hill-Works.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/Park-Joins-National-Find-Your-Park-Movement.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:37:00 EST Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Joins National Find Your Park Movement. Encouraging America to re-discover your public places and re-connect...Find Your Park. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/Park-Joins-National-Find-Your-Park-Movement.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/Bells-across-the-Land-A-Nation-Remembers-Appomattox.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:15:00 EST Join the National Park Service in Ringing “Bells across the Land: A Nation Remembers Appomattox.” The commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the symbolic end of the Civil War culminates with "Bells across the Land" on April 9th. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/Bells-across-the-Land-A-Nation-Remembers-Appomattox.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-Great-American-Cleanup.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:27:00 EST Saturday, April 4, 2015 volunteers are needed for a joint community cleanup event at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and the Tri-County Triangle Trail. This is part of the Great American Cleanup, held across the USA every spring. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-Great-American-Cleanup.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-presidential-budget-news.htm Tue, 03 Feb 2015 08:59:00 EST President Obama’s budget request for fiscal year 2016 – the centennial year of the National Park Service – includes $3 billion for the bureau’s critical conservation, preservation, and recreation mission. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2015-presidential-budget-news.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/district-9-ohio-history-day-2015.htm Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:57:00 EST The local, district 9 National History Day in Ohio is scheduled for March 28th. Those competing will present projects of various types, centered on one central theme. This year's theme is "Leadership and Legacy in History." https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/district-9-ohio-history-day-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hopewell-earthworks-presentation.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2014 07:40:00 EST Join the Friends of the Lucy Hayes Heritage Center and the National Park Service for a program on Ross County's ancient earthworks and their nomination for UNESCO World Heritage. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hopewell-earthworks-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/the-great-pumpkin-walk-2014.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:32:00 EST One of the park's most popular family events is back! Gather at the visitor center to carve pumpkins in the afternoon and come back later in the evening to view illuminated pumpkins as they are displayed on the grounds. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/the-great-pumpkin-walk-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/monarch-butterfly-tagging.htm Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:54:00 EST Hopewell Culture National Historical Park invites the public, young and old, to join naturalists and park volunteers to participate in a Monarch Butterfly Tagging program on Sunday the 21st and Sunday the 28th. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/monarch-butterfly-tagging.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/guided-hike-to-spruce-hill-isthmus.htm Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:16:00 EST Spruce Hill is not normally open to the public without a permit, so this is an uncommon opportunity to explore this flat-topped mesa of stone that thrusts into the scenic Paint Valley. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/guided-hike-to-spruce-hill-isthmus.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/the-hopewell-inspired-art-of-kathryn-gough-a-special-exhibition.htm Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:09:00 EST A special art exhibition featuring the work of regionally renowned artist Kathryn Gough and a special Ranger program to complement the showing. At the Mound City Group visitor center of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/the-hopewell-inspired-art-of-kathryn-gough-a-special-exhibition.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-with-what-do-we-share-the-woodlands.htm Sun, 24 Aug 2014 11:00:00 EST Explore the trails at the park with one of the park biologists. Topics will vary during these regularly scheduled programs but they will provide visitors with a look at the natural side of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-with-what-do-we-share-the-woodlands.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-secrets-of-a-woodland.htm Sun, 03 Aug 2014 11:00:00 EST Explore the trails at the park with one of the park biologists. Topics will vary during these regularly scheduled programs but they will provide visitors with a look at the natural side of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-secrets-of-a-woodland.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-trees-the-largest-plants-in-nature.htm Sun, 27 Jul 2014 11:00:00 EST Explore the trails at the park with one of the park biologists. Topics will vary during these regularly scheduled programs but they will provide visitors with a look at the natural side of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-trees-the-largest-plants-in-nature.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-native-plant-gardening.htm Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:00:00 EST Explore the trails at the park with one of the park biologists. Topics will vary during these regularly scheduled programs but they will provide visitors with a look at the natural side of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-native-plant-gardening.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/native-plant-pollinator-garden-tour.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2014 06:00:00 EST Join us for a different kind of garden tour at the home of Hopewell Culture NHP’s Park Biologist. Learn how a small backyard within city limits can become a safe haven for birds, butterflies and other native pollinators. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/native-plant-pollinator-garden-tour.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/yoga-in-the-park.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2014 06:00:00 EST Join a local instructor and park rangers for weekly morning Yoga sessions at the Mound City Group visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/yoga-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-harness-lecture-series-william-kennedy.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:00:00 EST The 2014 Harness Lecture Series concludes with William Kennedy speaking about prehistoric architecture of the Ohio River Valley. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-harness-lecture-series-william-kennedy.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/night-time-bat-adventure.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:47:00 EST Holy nocturnal-flying-mammal-detection-program, Batman!!! Join us for a night-time program dedicated to the world of these unique social creatures. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/night-time-bat-adventure.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hopewell-discovery-day-2014.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2014 07:48:00 EST Hopewell Discovery Day is a free day of activities dedicated to learning about the science of archeology and understanding the Hopewell Culture. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hopewell-discovery-day-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/art-in-the-park.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2014 05:51:00 EST Arts Afire, the Mound City Group Summer Art Program. Experience Your National Park Through Art! Students will learn history and park stewardship through art. Arts Afire takes place on Tuesdays in July. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/art-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-harness-lecture-series-gary-argabright.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2014 05:00:00 EST The 2014 Harness Lecture Series resumes with guest speaker Gary Argabright. Join Mr. Argabright as he discusses one of the most well-known sites of Hopewellian archeology, the Liberty Earthworks on the Harness Family Farm. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-harness-lecture-series-gary-argabright.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-harness-lecture-series-bret-j-ruby.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2014 05:16:00 EST Hear Park Archeologist, Dr. Bret J. Ruby, discuss the progress and results from the current archeological excavation at The Great Circle excavation at Hopewell Mound Group. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-harness-lecture-series-bret-j-ruby.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/guided-hike-at-hopewell-mound-group.htm Sat, 31 May 2014 07:36:00 EST Join a park ranger on a guided hike of the biggest Hopewell earthworks complex ever constructed, Hopewell Mound Group. Visitors will hear about the site and will also get a chance to view an active archeological excavation going on at the site. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/guided-hike-at-hopewell-mound-group.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-harness-lecture-series-robert-mainfort.htm Thu, 29 May 2014 10:00:00 EST The 2014 Ohio Archeology Summer Lecture Series continues on Thursday, June 12th with Robert Mainfort speaking about the Pinson Mounds complex in West Tennessee, just outside of Memphis. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-harness-lecture-series-robert-mainfort.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/prehistoric-paddle-on-paint-creek.htm Tue, 27 May 2014 06:01:00 EST Join a park ranger from Hopewell Culture National Historical Park for a guided paddle on Paint Creek! https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/prehistoric-paddle-on-paint-creek.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-harness-lecture-series-paul-pacheco.htm Tue, 27 May 2014 05:04:00 EST Archaeological Investigations at Datum H: Exploring Ohio Hopewell Activities at the Edge of Hopewell Mound Group. This presentation represents an overview of the methods, results, and preliminary conclusions of our investigations. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-harness-lecture-series-paul-pacheco.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/junior-archeology-day.htm Fri, 23 May 2014 07:03:00 EST This is your child's chance to become a Hopewell Culture NHP Junior Archeologist! Have fun while learning the science behind what an Archeologist does and learn about archeology in your National Parks, including Hopewell Culture NHP. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/junior-archeology-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/spring-hike-at-spruce-hill-earthworks.htm Thu, 01 May 2014 06:30:00 EST Join Ranger Bruce for a spring hike at Spruce Hill! May 10 marks International Migratory Bird day! Situated in the scenic Paint Valley, a hike up Spruce Hill will offer visitors many great opportunities to bird watch as well as learn about this mysterious earthwork. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/spring-hike-at-spruce-hill-earthworks.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-great-american-cleanup-at-hopewell-mound-group-and-adena-rec-trail.htm Fri, 14 Mar 2014 10:00:00 EST The 2014 Great American Cleanup will take place at the Hopewell Mound Group unit of Hopewell Culture NHP and along the Tri-County Triangle trail which runs through the site. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2014-great-american-cleanup-at-hopewell-mound-group-and-adena-rec-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/district-9-ohio-history-day.htm Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:08:00 EST National History Day in Ohio is a year-long program where students choose a topic, tied to an annual theme, and create historical papers, dramatic performances, creative documentaries, museum-like exhibits and websites. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/district-9-ohio-history-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hot-chocolate-bird-walk.htm Mon, 20 Jan 2014 06:00:00 EST On February 15th, the park will hold a Hot Chocolate Bird Walk event as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count. The event is free and visitors will take part in a guided nature walk and DIY bird-related crafts which can be taken home. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hot-chocolate-bird-walk.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/natural-history-of-the-holy-land.htm Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:49:00 EST A discussion and pictorial lecture on the vast natural richness of the lands in Israel. Hear from Hopewell Culture NHP Biologist Dafna Reiner as she talks about the wide diversity of plants and wildlife throughout the varying regions of the Holy Land. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/natural-history-of-the-holy-land.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/remembering-camp-sherman.htm Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:35:00 EST Join Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in commemorating Camp Sherman. Come and view artifacts and historic footage from this WWI training camp, which trained nearly 120, 000 soldiers for battle. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/remembering-camp-sherman.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hopewell-discovery-day-2013.htm Sat, 12 Oct 2013 09:17:00 EST Due to the federal government shutdown, the 2013 Hopewell Discovery Day was cancelled. The scheduled date of October 12th was during the shutdown period and unfortunately forced the park to cancel this year's event. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/hopewell-discovery-day-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/spruce-hill-summer-hike-2013.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:00:00 EST Join park Rangers for a guided hike at one of the last remaining hilltop enclosures built by the Hopewell. This rarely explored site is being opened to the public as part of the park's annual Summer Hiking Series. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/spruce-hill-summer-hike-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-insects.htm Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:00:00 EST Insects can bug you beyond crazy, but do all of these tiny creatures really have that much of a beneficial impact on the environment? Find out during this special program that will put bugs into a new perspective for you. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-insects.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-trees.htm Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:00:00 EST Ever wonder what type of tree that is that's in your front yard? Or what type of tree that is that sits near the river at the park? Join us in this installment of Trail Exploring to learn more about tree significance and identification. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/trail-exploring-trees.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2013-summer-solstice-celebration.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 EST Celebrate the sun with family activities featuring our closest star! https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2013-summer-solstice-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/june-27-2013-summer-lecture-with-jerrel-anderson.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:48:00 EST The Circleville Earthwork and Hopewell https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/june-27-2013-summer-lecture-with-jerrel-anderson.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/june-20-2013-summer-lecture-with-laura-murphy.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:31:00 EST Hearth Features, Land-Use Intensification, and Archaeological Preservation Bias: A Case Study from Northwest Texas https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/june-20-2013-summer-lecture-with-laura-murphy.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/june-13-2013-summer-lecture-with-dr-mark-lynott.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:22:00 EST Ohio Hopewell Ceremonial Landscapes: What We Know and What We Want to Know https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/june-13-2013-summer-lecture-with-dr-mark-lynott.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/june-6th-2013-summer-lecture-with-george-colvin.htm Fri, 24 May 2013 08:13:00 EST The Presence and Source of Hopewell Fossil Shark Teeth from Ohio Archaeological Sites https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/june-6th-2013-summer-lecture-with-george-colvin.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/district-9-national-history-day-public-open-house.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:37:00 EST This is your chance to experience National History Day in Ohio and to meet the students who have prepared projects for the District 9 competition. Open house hours run from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 23rd in Bennett Hall on the Ohio University-Chillicothe campus. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/district-9-national-history-day-public-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/great-american-cleanup-at-hmg.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:41:00 EST Great American Cleanup at Hopewell Mound Group and Adena Recreation Trail on April 6, 2013 https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/great-american-cleanup-at-hmg.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/pvhs-5k-run.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:08:00 EST Benefit 5k Run for Paint Valley 5th Grade Conservation Camp at Seip Earthworks, co-hosted by Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 am. https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/pvhs-5k-run.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/emerald-ash-borer-and-other-plant-pests-presentation.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST Management of the Emerald Ash Borer and Other Up & Coming Plant Pests, presented by Hopewell Culture NHP & Ohio Department of Agriculture on March 4th, 2013 https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/emerald-ash-borer-and-other-plant-pests-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/invasive-plant-management-plan.htm Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST Hopewell Culture NHP, in collaboration with the NPS Heartland Inventory & Monitoring Network, seek public input and comments on an invasive plant management plan though March 14, 2013 https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/invasive-plant-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2012-hopewell-discovery-day.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:00:00 EST 2012 Hopewell Discovery Day at Mound City Group https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/2012-hopewell-discovery-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/tour-of-hopewell-earthworks.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:00:00 EST The 2012 tour of various Ross County Hopewell earthworks https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/news/tour-of-hopewell-earthworks.htm