The Newark Earthworks: One of the World's Ancient Wonders

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  Dates & times
  • Tue, 08/13/2024 - 6:00pm
  Category Special Event
  Age Groups Adult
  Location Birthplace Home

 

The Newark Earthworks: One of the World's Ancient Wonders

Explore the history of Ohio with the McKinley Birthplace Home Summer of History!

Built by the Hopewell people of Ohio, the Newark Earthworks are the largest set of geometric enclosures and mounds in the world. Brad Lepper, Curator of Archaeology for the Ohio Historical Society, will discuss the Earthworks and how they were built.

Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 3.

This program is made possible, in part, by Ohio Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Ohio Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.