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Serpent Mound is the largest --stretching over a quarter mile -- and most impressive of the few animal effigy mounds still in existence in North America. From the observation tower, one can see the raised earth clearly depicting the winding coils of a giant snake overlooking the bluffs above Ohio Brush Creek. Archaeological evidence is limited, but Serpent Mound was most likely built at least one thousand years ago by Native Americans. It is likely that people from various cultures have been making pilgrimages to the site ever since. The awe and wonder that the mound must have elicited in its original architects still stirs viewers today. Was the Serpent a ceremonial construction, or a celestial calendar? You can learn what archaeologists have discovered at the site of one of North America’s most enigmatic earthworks, and one the few sites in the nation on the list for UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination. Archaeology & Natural History Museum: A small interpretive museum includes displays of artifacts, including shards of pottery and handsomely crafted weapon points left behind by early Native American cultures. The fascinating geological history of the area is also interpreted. The Serpent Mound was built within a rare geological disturbance known as a crypto-explosion zone. You can learn what that means to geologists today, and what it might have meant to the ancient peoples. Park staff is available at the museum to answer questions. Park, Nature Trail, & Picnicking: Bring a packed lunch with you to enjoy in the historic picnic shelter, or spread your blanket on the grass beneath one of the ancient trees rimming Serpent Mound. A leisurely footpath winds around the perimeter of the earthworks and overlooks the valley. For nature lovers, an additional half mile trail hugs the cliff bordering Scioto Brush Creek. Here you can see scenic outcrops of the same dolomite limestone that is found throughout much of Adams County. The highly alkaline soils derived from these unglaciated bedrocks support both hardwood forest and a rare short-grass prairie eco-system. Serpent Mound is noted for its unequaled display of wildflowers in the spring and impressive fall color. Field Guides to the area’s natural and cultural history are available in the gift shop.
Information Parking: $7 per car Grounds: Open every day of the year from sunrise to sunset, except during severe snow or ice. Museum Hours: March: Weekends 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; April - October: Every Day 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Nov. 1 – Dec. 20: Weekends 10 a.m. 4 p.m.; Dec. 20 through February: Museum Closed For information call 937-587-2796 or go to: www.arcofappalachia.org.
Serpent Mound Events
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March 20: Spring Equinox - all day June 21-23: Summer Solstice Celebration, sunrise to sunset. July 13: Reptile Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10: Perseids Meteor Shower, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Register at www.beautiful-lights@serpentmound.org Aug. 24: Serpent Mound Mysteries Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7: Archaeology & Ohio Geology Day, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Sept. 22: Autumn Equinox, all day. Dec. 21: Lighting the Serpent 10th anniversary, 4 p.m . 8 p.m. Visit www.serpentmound.org for a complete list of speakers and schedule for events listed above or call 1-937-587-3953. www.adamscountytravel.org