Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Sacred Spaces- A Place for Reflection in the Past and Today

Mounds of various shapes and enclosures often built in geometric patterns dot the landscape of the Ohio River Valley. These earthen structures were doubtless the work of many human hands. Evidence suggests that Hopewell earthworks were used for a variety of ceremonial and social activities between 200 BC to AD 500. Come learn about these sacred spaces and reflect upon the lives of their builders.

Duck pot excavated from Mound City Group.

Archeology

The Ohio River Valley has been inhabited for over 12,000 years. Archeologists have documented thousands of sites that span this vast amount of time, including the five earthworks preserved at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. To learn more about the archeology of the park, click here.

		Enjoying the Park Hopewell Culture National Historical Park has many opportunities to learn about the people, plants, and animals that lived in Ohio in the past and in the present. Visitors can watch a 17-minute award winning film, browse the museum, take guided tours of the Mound City Group, or attend a special program. Click here for more information.

		Nature Plants and animals are an important part of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. National Park Service staff is inventorying and monitoring species, such as bats, birds, insects, native and invasive plants, and mammals. In addition, disturbed land is being restored to native grassland designed to encourage ground nesting birds. More information is available here.

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Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
16062 State Route 104
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

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Visitor Information
(740) 774-1126

Fax

(740) 774-1140

Climate

Summers are generally hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures in the summer average between 80 to 90 degrees F. Winters are cold with occasional, moderate accumulations of snow generally less than six inches. Daytime temperatures in the winter average between 30 to 40 degrees F. Although May is the rainiest month of the year, visitors should be prepared for rain throughout the year.