The Mound City Group National Monument is a historic park consisting of five sites within its landscape. It includes historical and archaeological resources that represent the culture and heritage of the city. A feature on the National Register of Historic Places, the visitors center features artifacts and exhibits, and also offers guided tours.
The main draw of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is the Mound City Group, a collection of large reconstructed mounds commemorating the Hopewell tribe.
Mounds of various shapes and enclosures often built in geometric patterns dot the landscape of the Ohio River Valley. These earthen structures were doubtless the work of many human hands. Evidence suggests that Hopewell earthworks were used for a variety of ceremonial and social activities between 200 BC to AD 500. Come learn about these sacred spaces and reflect upon the lives of their...