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Second Friday Tours with a Park Archeologist: Seip Earthworks
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Seip Earthworks is located at 7058 US Hwy 50, Bainbridge, OH 45612Dates & Times
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Seip Earthworks
Date: June 14, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 7078 US Rt. 50, Bainbridge, OH 45612
Seip Earthworks is a complex masterpiece of ancient Indigenous landscape architecture. Miles of earthen walls encompass vast sacred spaces laid out in precise geometric forms aligned to the cyclical movements of the Sun and Moon. The centerpiece of this expansive composition is an enormous burial monument that forever connects the communities of the present to those of the American Indian ancestors. Surrounding it all is an unseen archaeological landscape filled with remnants of ritual architecture, craft workshops, and everyday settlements. Park Archaeologist Dr. Bret J. Ruby will lead a walking tour of this hidden Hopewell landscape.
Important Reminders
- All tours are free and open to the public
- Tours will last approximately 3 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 will be best suited for these tours
For more information call the park at 740-774-1126
Reservation or Registration: No
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