A few times a year, visitors are invited to fully experience all three segments of Newark’s Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. Inscribed as an UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023, these massive artifacts of creative genius served social, ceremonial and astronomical functions for their builders.

The 2024 Open House dates are:

• Sunday, April 14
• Monday, April 15
• Monday, July 22
• Sunday, October 20
• Monday, October 21

April Program

Sunday, April 14

Octagon Tours

• 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Great Circle Tours

• 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Talks

• Noon & 4 p.m.

Ongoing activities

• Pop Up Interpretation tables
  • World Heritage Sites
  •  Sun and Moon
• Bookstore
• Exhibitor and partner tables

Monday, April 15

Octagon Tours

•  Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Great Circle Tours

• Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Talks

• 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Ongoing activities

• Bookstore
  • Water and cookie vendors
• Exhibitor and partner tables