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Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

SunWatch Village

Name: SunWatch Village
Address: 2301 W River Road, Moraine, OH, 45417, US
Telephone: +19372688199
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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SunWatch is a partially reconstructed 13th century American Indian village located along the Great Miami.
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Located near the Great Miami River in Dayton, Ohio, SunWatch features a partially reconstructed village that was inhabited nearly 800 years ago. The site also includes an Interpretive Center where guests can explore exhibits and watch a short video about the site before exploring the village. Note: SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park has created this page to share information and updates i

n a safe space. As with visitors at SunWatch, online visitors are expected to conduct themselves in ways that are honest and respectful toward others, regardless of disagreements. Any comments that violate this basic premise of civility will be deleted, and repeat offenders may be blocked from posting on the page.

04/29/2026

Summer hours are here!☀

Starting May 1st, We will be open Thursday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

03/20/2026

🌸🌞 Happy First Day of Spring from SunWatch Village! 🌞🌸

With longer days and blossoms starting to appear, it’s the perfect moment to experience all that SunWatch has to offer. The season of renewal is here, bringing fresh air, bright colors, and the sounds of nature all around. 🌱🐦

Take a stroll, soak in the scenery, and enjoy the calm, natural beauty of SunWatch Village this spring. We look forward to seeing you soon!

👀Be on the lookout for our spring/summer hours coming soon!

02/13/2026

We will be closed this weekend, February 14th & 15th as we continue to wait for the snow to melt.

02/03/2026

SunWatch Village will be closed this weekend, February 7th & 8th.

We really hope to see you next weekend!❄

01/30/2026

SunWatch Village will be closed this weekend, January 31st & February 1st.

We hope to see you next weekend!

01/22/2026

SunWatch Village will be closed on Sunday, January 25th in preparation for the upcoming weather.

Stay safe!❄

12/21/2025

Happy Winter Solstice!☀

SunWatch Village offers insights into archaeoastronomy as it was practiced by its inhabitants. A 40-foot Eastern red cedar pole was strategically placed at the center of the village to function as a solar calendar, shifting its shadow throughout the year in alignment with seasonal movements. Two ceremonial buildings mark important days, one for planting and harvest aligned with sunrise on specific days, while another marks the Winter Solstice when the Sun reaches its southernmost point.

On the Winter Solstice, it marks the start of winter, sunlight strikes the Northern Hemisphere at its lowest angle, resulting in the shortest day and longest night.

12/17/2025

This is your reminder to come celebrate the Winter Solstice with us at SunWatch Village on December 21st!

Witness the breathtaking sunrise at 7:54 am and experience an ancient astronomical alignment where the shadow of the Center Pole falls directly onto the Solstice House, symbolizing renewal and rebirth. Join us for free admission from 7:00 am to noon, followed by regular hours until 4:00 pm. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries while taking in this extraordinary event at SunWatch Village, a National Historic Landmark inhabited between AD 1150 to 1450 during the Middle Fort Ancient period.

12/12/2025

We will be closed Saturday and Sunday this weekend (December 13th and 14th) due to the expected weather. ❄️

We will reopen next weekend for our regular hours at 10am on Saturday 12/20!

12/10/2025

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with us at SunWatch Village on December 21st! 🔆❄

Witness the breathtaking sunrise at 7:54 am and experience an ancient astronomical alignment where the shadow of the Center Pole falls directly onto the Solstice House, symbolizing renewal and rebirth. Join us for free admission from 7:00 am to noon, followed by regular hours until 4:00 pm. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries while taking in this extraordinary event at SunWatch Village, a National Historic Landmark inhabited between AD 1150 to 1450 during the Middle Fort Ancient period.

SunWatch Village offers insights into archaeoastronomy as it was practiced by its inhabitants. A 40-foot Eastern red cedar pole was strategically placed at the center of the village to function as a solar calendar, shifting its shadow throughout the year in alignment with seasonal movements. Two ceremonial buildings mark important days, one for planting and harvest aligned with sunrise on specific days, while another marks the Winter Solstice when the Sun reaches its southernmost point.

On the Winter Solstice, which occurs around December 21st and marks the start of winter, sunlight strikes the Northern Hemisphere at its lowest angle, resulting in the shortest day and longest night. Join us to celebrate this unique event at SunWatch Village!

Address

2301 W River Road
Moraine, OH
45417

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19372688199

Website

https://boonshoft.org/sunwatch-2/

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