Arc of Appalachia is raising funds to SAVE
Glenford Fort Earthworks. Here’s an opportunity to preserve a 2000 year old Native American Ceremonial site, and an invitation to see Glenford Fort with your own eyes. 

Sponsored by the Perry County Historical Society. Register below. 

Glenford Fort Earthworks Trek
Saturday, July 9, 2016  11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Located in Glenford, OH in Perry County, near Buckeye Lake
Educational trail map and live trailside interpretation provided
$10 donation requested for hot lunch served on the ridgetop
Speakers: Brad Lepper, Ohio History Connection & Nancy from the Arc
Held in cooperation with Perry County Soil & Water Conservation District

Glenford Fort Earthworks is a name not yet recognized by most Ohioans, but that’s about to change!  Glenford Fort is arguably the most aesthetic of all the Hopewell Culture’s dozen or so ridgetop enclosures, with its high stone wall – one mile in length- encircling the ridgetop. A Coalition has formed to save a critical 65 acre portion of earthworks complex that has recently came up for sale. The important tract includes the main gateway to the Fort, a dramatic side entrance, an intact section of the wall, a separate small square enclosure, and a handsome oak-hickory Appalachian hillside.

Click here to donate to the preservation of Glenford Fort!

The remainder of Glenford Fort Earthworks is located on private land which has been well-stewarded by generations of the Cooperrider family. During this event only, Cooperrider family members are generously allowing the public on their land to see the entire magnificent complex.

This is a very popular hike and will be well-attended. Expect large numbers of people at this event, but please be aware we expect to fill to capacity. Register as soon as possible to reserve your space. DIRECTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED FOLLOWING YOUR REGISTRATION.