Newark Earthworks

05/23/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out for today’s Remnants Tour with Jeff Gill despite the threat of bad weather! We were so glad to see such a wonderful turnout and appreciate everyone who joined us to explore and learn together.

If you missed this one, don’t worry — the next Remnants Tour will take place on July 18! More details will be coming soon, so stay tuned. We hope to see you there!

05/15/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for Brad Lepper’s tour today! We loved seeing so many people exploring and learning more about the Newark Earthworks together.

If you missed this one, don’t worry — the next tour with Brad Lepper will be at the Great Circle on June 5th at 11 am. We hope to see you there!

05/14/2026

One of our most meaningful and rewarding programs is the Newark Earthworks field trip. Each year, we welcome more than 200 students to the site for an immersive exploration of the earthworks, highlighting the ingenuity, knowledge, and achievements of the Hopewell Culture.

The most rewarding part of this work is watching students become actively engaged—asking questions, making connections, and discovering for themselves. This blog highlights one approach to connecting students with the past by encouraging curiosity and observation as powerful tools for learning.

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are rife with educational opportunity. But what happens when we let students just look?

04/21/2026

04/14/2026

Join us this Saturday—April 18—as we celebrate World Heritage Day! 🌍✨

Come explore, learn, and experience the incredible history that makes this place so special. Bring your friends and family and be part of the celebration—we can’t wait to see you!

Celebrate World Heritage Day at the heart of Ohio’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site!

On April 18, enjoy free, all-day open houses at the Great Circle Earthworks (455 Hebron Road, Heath, OH) and Octagon Earthworks (125 N. 33rd St., Newark, OH), featuring drop-in activities, guided tours, community partner tables and food trucks.

10 AM –5 PM | Free

10/13/2025

Ancient earthworks in Newark, Ohio, were made a World Heritage site. Some celebrated, but for others it was a source of cultural conflict.