{"id":10273,"date":"2024-11-06T14:59:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T14:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=10273"},"modified":"2024-11-06T15:00:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T15:00:11","slug":"celebrate-national-native-american-heritage-month-at-one-of-ohios-many-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/06\/celebrate-national-native-american-heritage-month-at-one-of-ohios-many-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month at One of Ohio\u2019s Many Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ohio’s Native American Heritage Sites – Graphic – Hopewell Mound Group in Chillicothe. Credit: John Hancock, Ohio History Connection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

COLUMBUS, Ohio: In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, TourismOhio<\/em> has released its list of Ohio’s extraordinary Native American Heritage sites, offering visitors a chance to connect with history and culture in immersive ways.<\/p>\n

\u201cOhio\u2019s Native American sites are invaluable to our state\u2019s history,\u201d said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. \u201cStanding where the first Ohioans once stood and seeing the monumental sites they created is a powerful experience and a testament to Ohio\u2019s commitment to preserving and honoring this legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

First designated in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush, National Native American Heritage Month is an annual celebration and recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States.<\/p>\n

To encourage visitors to join the month-long celebration and experience Ohio\u2019s rich Native American heritage, TourismOhio has released a list of notable Native American heritage sites to experience.<\/p>\n

Ohio’s Native American Heritage Sites. Experience Ohio’s Ancient Cultures.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe invite visitors from around the globe to explore Ohio and experience our remarkable historical and cultural sites in person,\u201d said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development, which oversees ToursimOhio. \u201cLandmarks like the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are a powerful representation of our state\u2019s history and significance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Early Native American people of the Adena, Hopewell, and Fort Ancient cultures are primarily responsible for many of the large mounds, earthen burial structures, and complex earthworks found throughout Ohio . Below are the landmarks highlighted by TourismOhio:<\/p>\n

Serpent Mound Historical Site in Peebles<\/em><\/p>\n

Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve in Oregonia<\/em><\/p>\n

Newark Earthworks<\/em><\/p>\n

SunWatch IndianVillage \/ Archeological Park in Dayton<\/em><\/p>\n

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe<\/em><\/p>\n

Seip Earthworks<\/em><\/p>\n

Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks<\/em><\/p>\n

Fort Hill Earthworks & Nature Preserve in Hillsboro<\/em><\/p>\n

Shrum Mound in Columbus<\/em><\/p>\n

Alligator Mound<\/em><\/p>\n

Miamisburg Mound<\/em><\/p>\n

Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries and Nature Preserve in Glenford<\/em><\/p>\n

The Marietta Earthworks<\/em><\/p>\n

In 2023, Ohio\u2019s Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site\u2014joining global treasures like Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China. These sites are the first in Ohio to receive this distinguished recognition and only the 25th in the United States.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou won\u2019t find anything like the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks anywhere else in the world,\u201d said Megan Wood, Executive Director and CEO of the Ohio History Connection. \u201cWe and our partners at the National Park Service are always pleased to share these sites with Ohioans, Americans and the world. We also are pleased to share with visitors our other Native American Heritage sites, including Serpent Mound in Peebles.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMost Ohioans first encounter our state\u2019s rich history in fourth grade social studies class,\u201d said state tourism director Sarah Wickham. \u201cBut there\u2019s truly no substitute for experiencing our ancient sites up close. Many of these locations are free and easily accessible, making them perfect for families wanting to deepen their understanding of Ohio\u2019s heritage while enjoying the beauty of our outdoor spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adding to Ohio\u2019s many heritage sites, the recently opened Great Council State Park celebrates and honors the history and cultures of the Native Americans in southwest Ohio. The park offers visitors a glimpse of what Shawnee life looked like in the 1700s through a 12,000 square-foot interpretative center modeled after historic longhouses. The park highlights the stories of historical figures, an interactive dwelling, a native plant prairie, and crafting area. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources worked with three federally recognized Shawnee tribes on the park\u2019s design and members also served as consultants on many of the exhibits.<\/p>\n

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