Trip Idea

Filling a Half Day at Hopewell Culture NHP

Multiple Parks

Grass-covered mounds on a foggy morning.
Duration Half Day
Topic(s) Animals, Archeology, Arts, Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite, Explorers and Expeditions, Forests and Woodlands, Military, US Army, Native American Heritage, Trails, Transportation, Canals, Wars and Conflicts, World War I more »
Activities Junior Ranger Program, Park Film
Type Kid Friendly, Relaxed, Urban, Educational, Inspirational
Parks Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Directions & Maps

Visit the park's Directions page for detailed directions to the park's visitor center and for maps of the local area.
Suggested Activities
  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

    Mysteries of the Ancient Architects Film
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Park Film
    • Age: 8 and Older
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Mound City Group Visitor Center
    • Duration: 19 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Film title screenshot with mound in background, text reads Mysteries of the Ancient Architects

    Another popular choice for visitors is the highly-recommended park orientation film. Mysteries of the Ancient Architects gives viewers an overview of these American Indians and their incredible accomplishments from over 2,000 years ago. Whether your knowledge of this culture is novice or expert, this film will leave you with an understanding and appreciation of the people of the Hopewell culture.

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  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

    Junior Ranger Program at Hopewell Culture NHP
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Junior Ranger Program
    • Age: 5 and Older
    • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
    • Location: Mound City Group Visitor Center
    • Duration: 30–120 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Any Time
    Children stand at attention with hands raised to become park junior rangers

    The park's Junior Ranger program is a free program to visitors of all ages. Simply visit or call the park and ask a ranger for your booklet so you can get started. Once you finish the required number of pages, take your booklet to a ranger and get ready to be sworn in as one of the park's newest Junior Rangers!

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Last updated: October 7, 2020