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Hopewell Culture National Historical ParkVisitors learn about prehistoric pottery during Archeology Day.
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Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Special Events
The park hosts special events throughout the year.  These events include lectures on cultural and natural resources, site tours, and special activities for children. 
 
Kids learn about archeological excavation techniques during a mock dig.

 

Hopewell Discovery Day
October 2010

Join in the fun at the park's annual Hopewell Discovery Day.  Activities include mound tours, flintknapping demonstrations, artifact identification, atlatl demonstrations, hands-on crafts, and plant and animal displays. All events are free.
Camp Sherman barrack located atop a mound at Mound City Group.  

Did You Know?
Camp Sherman, a World War I training camp, was located in part at Mound City Group. Most of the earthworks were significantly impacted from camp construction- a new building was erected every 20 minutes.

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