UNESCO World Heritage Open House at Newark Earthworks
Oct. 15 2023

Explore this remnant of a 2,000 year-old complex that is the largest set of geometric earthworks ever known.

Newark Earthworks 455 Hebron Road, Heath, OH, USA Open in Google Map
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
General Admission - Free

WORLD HERITAGE COMMEMORATION OPEN HOUSE

Join us in commemorating the Newark Earthworks as part of the eight Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks sites, which were recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage list! We have a full day of interpretive and educational programming planned, including panel talks, tours and more. All events will take place at the Great Circle, except for the Octagon tours.

Events:

Remnants Walking Tour

9 a.m.–Noon

 

A Stationary History of the Newark Earthworks

9–9:45 a.m.

 

Filling in the Details: Archaeology of Hopewell Earthworks & Sites in Ohio

10–10:45 a.m.

 

Tours of the Octagon and Great Circle

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. OR 2–3 p.m.

 

Commemorating the Journey to World Heritage

1–1:45 p.m.

 

What World Heritage Means & How You Can Play a Role

3:30–4:30 p.m.

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