Voices of the Past: Exploring the Hopewell Earthworks with Dr. Brad Lepper
February 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us for lunch and a dynamic hour program celebrating the newly designated UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks.
“Dig into history and rise as a Heritage Ambassador—celebrate the Hopewell Earthworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and gain the tools to share its legacy!”
Join us for lunch and a dynamic hour program celebrating the newly designated UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks and leave as a Hopewell Heritage Ambassador!
Brad Lepper, Senior Archaeologist at the Ohio History Connection World Heritage Program and Affiliate Scholar at Denison University, will delve into the rich history and cultural significance of the Hopewell Mounds.
Carol Thress, Director of Partner Engagement at Explore Licking County, will guide participants through an engaging Ambassador training session. Participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to promote and advocate for this remarkable site, earning an official Hopewell Heritage Ambassador button to showcase their commitment.
Discover the power of history and become part of this exciting journey to share the legacy of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks with the world!
*Lunch is provided; RSVP is required. Sponsored by the Lisska Center for Scholarly Engagement.
Echoes of Ohio’s Indigenous Legacy: Bridging Past and Present is funded in part by the America 250-Ohio Commission, in partnership with the Granville Historical Society.
