Hopewell Culture National Historical Park - Support Your Park (U.S. National Park Service)

There are many ways to support Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. Everyone can make a difference in their own way!

Central Mound at Mound City Group with spider web in foreground.

Leave No Trace

Take only pictures and leave only footprints. Make sure you leave the park in at least as good condition as when you arrived.

Stay on maintained trails.
Dispose of waste properly.
Leave what you find.
Immediately notify park staff if you find artifacts.
Respect wildlife by viewing from a distance.
Control pets at all times.
Be considerate of other visitors.

Bookstore at Mound City Group Visitor Center.

Cooperating Association

The park’s cooperating association, Eastern National, manages the bookstore at the Mound City Group Visitor Center. The bookstore carries a variety of books, maps, postcards, games, and other educational materials related to the park’s cultural and natural resources. A portion of the profits is returned to the park to support interpretive and resource management programs. Purchases can also be made here.

VIP Ralph Keaton collects mussel shells as part of an inventory project.

Volunteer

Become part of the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program by assisting park staff with interpretive, biological, archeology, or maintenance projects. Every year volunteers donate over 2,000 hours to Hopewell Culture! Individuals or groups can volunteer at any time of the year. Contact the park’s volunteer coordinator by phone at 740-774-1126 or by e-mail for more information.