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Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve, a Unesco World Heritage Site, Oregonia

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About Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve, a Unesco World Heritage Site

Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve near Oregonia protects North America's largest ancient hilltop enclosure earthwork, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that visitors explore on museum grounds and walking trails. The Fort Ancient Museum displays artifacts and interprets the site's archaeological significance, with guided tours available daily. The preserve encompasses the earthwork itself along with nature trails across the property, allowing visitors to walk the hilltop enclosure and experience the landscape where this monumental structure was built. The Ohio History Connection currently works with Tribal Nations on respectful stewardship of cultural objects in accordance with federal law. The site charges admission and publishes its prices online. Hours are published on the venue's website. The museum and grounds operate Wednesday through Sunday, with daily guided tours as staffing permits. This attraction suits history enthusiasts, archaeology students, and anyone interested in ancient Native American engineering and Ohio's pre-contact heritage.

Tickets, prices & hours

Adult
$7
Senior
$6
Child (6-17)
$6
Children under 6
Free
Grounds only
$8a vehicle

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday Noon-5 p.m.

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What’s on at Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve, a Unesco World Heritage Site

2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Oct 16Event

Third Friday Archaeology Tour

Walk through the museum and grounds with Archaeologist Bill Kennedy. The tour gives an overview of pre-contact American Indians and Fort Ancient's role as a gathering place.

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“October 16, 2026 Third Friday Archaeology Tour Take a walk through the museum and grounds of Fort Ancient with Archaeologist Bill Kennedy”

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Dec 21Event

Winter Solstice Sunrise Alignment

Watch the winter solstice sun rise through the solstice gap in the mound. The Hopewell Culture tracked solar and lunar alignments in their earthen structures.

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“December 21, 2026 Winter Solstice Sunrise Alignment The Hopewell Culture is known for tracking both solar and lunar alignments in their earthen structures”

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