Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve

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Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve Fort Ancient is an UNESCO World Heritage site & National Historic Landmark comprised of 2,000-year-old American Indian Earthworks. Gift shop closes at 4:30 p.m.
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Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve is a National Historic Landmark comprised of 2,000-year-old earthworks created by the people of the Hopewell culture. This prehistoric site features a Museum and trails that showcase the natural and archaeological features of Southern Ohio. Hours:
Museum and grounds:
Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday Noon-5pm
*Final admission should be paid by 4:00 p.m. Site closes promptly at 5:00 p.m.*


Admission:
Adults - $7
Seniors - $6
Children (6-17) - $6
Under 5 - Free
Ohio History Connection Members - Free

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This weekend’s the peak weekend for fall colors in the park! Come see the gorgeous colors and enjoy the nice weather! ...
10/24/2026

This weekend’s the peak weekend for fall colors in the park! Come see the gorgeous colors and enjoy the nice weather!

Anyone else love adult coloring books? Check out this awesome coloring book made by Chickasaw Artist and Storyteller Amy...
10/16/2026

Anyone else love adult coloring books?
Check out this awesome coloring book made by Chickasaw Artist and Storyteller Amy Bluemel Native Storyteller.

Good Morning! Enjoy some recent sunrise photos from staff member Billy Wagner.
10/14/2026

Good Morning! Enjoy some recent sunrise photos from staff member Billy Wagner.

10/07/2026
It’s finally here! After MANY requests, we now have a shirt to match our mushroom hat. While you’re buying your shirt/ha...
10/03/2026

It’s finally here!
After MANY requests, we now have a shirt to match our mushroom hat.
While you’re buying your shirt/hat make you check out the mushroom earrings and necklaces from Fire & Bone.
Then it’s time to see if you can find any mushrooms on our hiking trails.

Address

6123 State Route 350
Oregonia, OH
45054

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15139324421

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