Summer Hours and Programs at Mound City Group
The park has released the 2024 summer operational hours schedule and programs for the Mound City Group visitor center.
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2024-05-24
1 STORIES2024-03-08
1 STORIESVolunteer Training Opportunity
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.
Official NPS source2023-09-25
1 STORIESCommemorations Planned for Ohio's First World Heritage Site
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.
Official NPS source2023-09-21
1 STORIESHopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio now Nation’s 25th World Heritage Site
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.
Official NPS source2023-08-08
1 STORIESBipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest $150,000 in restoration and resilience in Hopewell Culture
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park will implement two projects this year with $150,000 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Official NPS source2023-01-30
1 STORIESCentennial commemoration establishing Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
With the 2023 Centennial commemoration of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park on the horizon, the park announces its kickoff event.
Official NPS source2022-06-01
1 STORIESNew Superintendent for Hopewell Culture NHP
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.
Official NPS source2022-05-17
1 STORIESSummer 2022 Park Operating Hours and Daily Mound Tours
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.
Official NPS source2022-04-22
1 STORIESNPS Director Sams visits parks in southeast Ohio for National Park Week
NPS Director Chuck Sams visited parks in southeast Ohio to shine light on several wonderful but lesser-known national parks during National Park Week.
Official NPS source2022-03-24
1 STORIESNational Park Service announces nomination of ancient Ohio earthworks to become America’s next UNESCO World Heritage Site
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.
Official NPS source2021-05-27
1 STORIESVisitor Center Reopening
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.
Official NPS source2020-03-18
1 STORIESMound City Group Visitor Center Closed Until Further Notice
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.
Official NPS source2020-03-11
1 STORIESTemporary Art Exhibit Coming to Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
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!
Official NPS source2020-01-31
1 STORIESBird Walk at Mound City Group
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.
Official NPS source2019-06-18
1 STORIESThe Importance of Native Wildflowers & Grasses
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.
Official NPS source2018-05-11
2 STORIESFree Yoga in the Park
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.
Official NPS sourceArts Afire!
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.
Official NPS source2018-02-07
1 STORIESThe Great Backyard Bird Count
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.
Official NPS source2017-05-24
1 STORIESSummer Arts at the Park
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.
Official NPS source2017-04-08
1 STORIESGrassland Conversion Plan
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.
Official NPS source2016-08-26
1 STORIESSeip Earthworks Ranger-Guided Tour
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.
Official NPS source2016-06-03
1 STORIESMeet Author Heather Hansen for a Book Signing on June 16 Subject here
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.
Official NPS source2016-06-02
1 STORIESPicnic in the Park at Mound City Group
Celebrate International Picnic Day and discover your local national park!
Official NPS source