2012 FOSM Events
Please note that the Friends of Serpent Mound does not charge a fee for these events, however there is a $7 a car parking fee that is collected by the managing organization, Arc Of Appalachia on events held at Serpent Mound.
March 20, 2012
Spring Equinox at Serpent Mound - all day - Many come to the park during the Equinoxes & Solstices to hold Ceremony. We support the park by being there to answer questions and help where needed.
June 20, 2012
Summer Solstice Celebration at Serpent Mound - Sunrise-sunset. The Friends of Serpent Mound will hold their annual festival to celebrate the first day of summer along with the setting sun alignment with the effigy mound. Visitor can enjoy vendor and educational booths or listen to lectures to learn more about the mysteries of Serpent Mound and the cultures that left evidence of being at Serpent Mound. End the day with a guided hike around the serpent effigy with an interpretive walk that will explore how past cultures used Serpent Mound as an ancient time piece and compare it with other cultures and solstice markers around the world.
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August 12, 2012
Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing - Everyone will gather on a property adjacent to Serpent Mound to watch the sky for meteor showers. We hope to take a count of how many meteors we see and what direction they are moving. Plus, there will be a guided tour thru the sky. There is no cost, but we ask that you register to get information on the location, by emailing or calling 1-937-587-3953.
September 8, 2012
Archaeology & Ohio Geology Day at Serpent Mound, 10:00a.m to 4:00 p.m. Members from different chapters of the Archaeological Society of Ohio will display their artifacts and be available to answer questions from the public. Plus, learn about Adams County's unique geological feature “the Serpent Mound Crypto Explosion Area.” Do you have an artifact that you’d like to have identified, bring it along! However, there will be no buying, selling, or trading of artifacts on Serpent Mound property.
September 22nd, 2012
Autumn Equinox at Serpent Mound - all day - Many come to the park during the Equinoxes & Solstices to hold Ceremony. We support the park by being there to answer questions and help where needed.
December 21, 2012
Lighting the Serpent (Rain or wind date – Dec. 22nd), 4:00pm - 8:00pm Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Serpent Mound. Help volunteers light over 900 luminary candle bags that will outline the serpent effigy. Take a casual stroll and reflect upon the history and importance of this world-renowned earthwork. Bring a long taper candle to help light other candles, or just take in the scenic, holiday, festive glow. There will be hot drinks and munchies. For more information please contact Bev McKenzie @ 1-937-587-3953 or Delsey Wilson @1-937-205-0094.
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The Great Serpent Mound Park
3850 State Route 73
Peebles, Ohio
Park/Grounds hours:
Daylight - Dark
The
Museum Hours:
April & May: Weekends
10am - 5pm
June - October:
Every day
10am - 5pm
Nov. 1 - Dec. 21: Weekends
10am - 4 pm
Dec. 21 - February: Museum Closed
The site is managed by the Arc of Appalachia for OHS. |
Friends of Serpent Mound