Please join us via webinar for our next free Department of the Interior Library Park Ranger Speaker Series lecture, entitled "The Hopewell Culture National Historical Park" on Tuesday, April 18th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET.
About 2000 years ago, American Indians built dozens of monumental and artistic earthworks in southern Ohio. The people of the Hopewell Culture thrived in the Scioto River valley and other surrounding areas but came together to create huge earthen complexes for both ceremonial and social gatherings. These structures, part of an American Indian cultural movement that eventually swept over half the continent, helped define their heritage. Why southern Ohio? Why geometric shapes? Why the materials that were used? Why preserve and protect them? Please join Park Ranger Kate Owen as she examines these and other questions surrounding the impressive structures at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park as it celebrates its 100th anniversary as part of the National Park system.
All that are interested are invited. Please go to the following link to request webinar registration information:
You may contact the Library by phone at (202) 208-5815 or by e-mail at library@ios.doi.gov for more information about this program. For more information about DOI Library resources and services, please visit the DOI Library's website, located at http://www.doi.gov/library.
We hope you can join virtually on April 18th!
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George Franchois
Director
US Department of the Interior Library
1-202-208-3796
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