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Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park · OH
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, rituals, and rites of passage associated with a Native American religious movement that swept over half the continent for almost 400 years. Come walk among the earthworks and experience the past.
Official NPS page →Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Ranger Guided Tours of Mound City Group
Sep 5, 2026 · Mound City Group, 16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Ranger Guided Tours of Mound City Group
Sep 7, 2026 · Mound City Group, 16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Night-Time Bats and Moths!
Sep 11, 2026 · The Mound City Group Visitor Center is located at 16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
Monarch Tagging at Seip Earthworks
Sep 13, 2026 · Seip Earthworks is located at 7078 US Rt 50, Bainbridge, OH 45612
Things to Do
Hiking & Exploring Hopeton Earthworks
Explore the Hopeton Earthworks site and take in the engineering marvel that these incredible Native Americans accomplished over 2,000 years ago. Visitors will also enjoy the nature that will envelope them during their hike around the complex.
Hiking & Exploring Hopewell Mound Group
The home to the largest Hopewell mound ever constructed and the type-site of the Hopewell culture, Hopewell Mound Group offers visitors a glimpse into the past by showcasing the vastness and size of what these ancient people accomplished. Visitors can learn about the past while enjoying limited recreational opportunities.
Hiking & Exploring Mound City Group
Visit the reconstructed earthwork site of the Hopewell culture which dates back to over 2,000 years ago. Walk amongst the mounds and reflect upon the culture's workmanship and ponder about life during a simpler time.
Hiking & Exploring Seip Earthworks
Seip Earthworks is a marvel of geometric grandeur that was constructed by the Hopewell culture over 2,000 years ago. Today, visitors can take in the magnitude of the site's scale and the Hopewell accomplishments as you can hike in and around the complex to experience what it may have been like to be part of such an amazing feat.
Junior Ranger Program at Hopewell Culture NHP
The park's Junior Ranger program is a free program to visitors of all ages. Simply visit or call the park and ask a ranger for your booklet so you can get started. Once you finish the required number of pages, take your booklet to a ranger and get ready to be sworn in as one of the park's newest Junior Rangers!
Mysteries of the Ancient Architects Film
Another popular choice for visitors is the highly-recommended park orientation film. Mysteries of the Ancient Architects gives viewers an overview of these American Indians and their incredible accomplishments from over 2,000 years ago. Whether your knowledge of this culture is novice or expert, this film will leave you with an understanding and appreciation of the people of the Hopewell culture.
Visitor Centers
- Mound City Group Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.