Now that the major accomplishment of getting worldwide recognition for local prehistoric earthworks is done, it’s time to party…well, at least celebrate.
The World Heritage inscription of the “Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks” happened September 19th in Saudi Arabia. The commemorations of that are happening this week in Ohio, with Ross County’s event in a few days.
I spoke with Chris Alford, superintendent of Hopewell Culture National Park, about it. The event will be 1 to 4pm October 14th at the headquarters for the five units of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, the reconstructed earthworks of Mound City.
The park is at 16062 State Route 104 north of Chillicothe, but with the anticipated turnout, parking will be at a nearby high school with a shuttle bus to the park - Unioto High School at 14193 Pleasant Valley Road.
Learn more in the article on the Scioto Post.