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The Great Circle Earthworks, formerly known as Moundbuilders State Memorial,
was built by the Hopewell culture approximately 2000 years ago. The circle is
nearly 1200 feet in diameter and was used as a vast ceremonial center by its
builders.
The Great Circle is one part of the Newark Earthworks State Memorial, the largest
system of connected geometric earthworks built anywhere in the world. Octagon
Earthworks and Wright Earthworks are both additional
local sites that preserve other features of this majestic remnant of prehistoric
Ohio.
LEARN MORE: Learn more about the Newark Earthworks by visiting the Great Circle Museum. Visitors are invited to watch an interactive video explaining the significance of the site and tour a 1,000-square-foot exhibit that includes a timeline of Ohio's ancient cultures and an explanation of why American Indians regard the Newark Earthworks as a sacred site. The exhibit also details how the earthworks align with the rising and setting of the moon. Following the museum tour, visitors can take self-guided tours of the grounds during daylight hours. The Great Circle Earthworks are part of the Newark Earthworks consisting of the nearby Octagon Earthworks and Wright Earthworks. The Great Circle Museum is also the new home of the Licking County Convention and Visitors Bureau (LCCVB). The LCCVB offers travel-related products and services to assist visitors in Licking County. For more information, call 800.589.8224 or visit www.lccvb.com
Museum Hours: Year-Round
| Monday |
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Thursday |
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Friday |
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday: Only Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend |
10 a.m -4 p.m. |
| Sunday: Only Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend |
12-4 p.m. |
Open Holidays
(Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day Weekend) |
12:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Closed Holidays
(New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Columbus Day, Easter, Veterans Day,
Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, December 23, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day, December 29 & 30) |
CLOSED |
Park Hours:
| Open All Year |
Daylight Hours |
Admission
| All Visitors |
Donations Accepted |
Location
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The Great Circle Museum is located at 455 Hebron Road, state Route 79, Heath, Ohio, 43056.
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General Information
Newark Earthworks/Great Circle Earthworks
455 Hebron Road/State Route 79
Heath, Ohio, 43056
Phone:
800.589.8224
Site Manager:
Licking County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Handicapped Accessibility
Ohio Historical Society strives to meet ADA requirements. However, historic structures and outdoor areas provide challenges that make it difficult to provide complete access to all visitors. Please call the site with specific questions and concerns.
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