BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2495@mariettaohio.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T183000 DTSTAMP:20250905T153440Z URL:https://mariettaohio.org/events/cultural-caravan-bus-tour-exploring-ex traordinary-earthworks-in-southern-ohio/ SUMMARY:Cultural Caravan Bus Tour: Exploring Extraordinary Earthworks in So uthern Ohio DESCRIPTION:This year’s Cultural Caravan will visit several extraordinary prehistoric earthwork sites in southern Ohio. These will include the uniq ue Serpent Mound effigy\, preserved remnants of an unusual earthwork at Po rtsmouth\, the world-class Tremper Mound depository\, and a special “mys tery location”. Each of these sites present unique features that provide special insights regarding the prehistoric Native American cultures of th e region. A preparatory lecture will be given by Castle archaeologist Wes Clarke\, who will also lead the trip\, and a picnic lunch at Serpent Mound State Memorial Park is included.\n\nAgenda:\n\nAn informative lecture abo ut the sites we are visiting will be provided by staff archaeologist Wes C larke at The Castle on the Thursday evening before our trip.\n\nMorning: W e will make a brief visit to an unusual prehistoric “mystery location” on our way to Serpent Mound. We will then arrive at the Serpent effigy wi th time to explore this unique earthwork\, the museum and gift shop\, and enjoy a box lunch at the spacious picnic shelter.\n\nLunch: Box lunches pr epared by Parkhurst Food Services (Marietta College) will be distributed f or lunch in the picnic shelter at Serpent Mound. You will have several cho ices of sandwich (to be pre-selected by you) including a vegetarian option . Restrooms are nearby.\n\nAfternoon: After lunch there will be additional time at Serpent Mound\, then we will head to the Tremper Mound Earthworks preserve near Portsmouth. Tremper is an unusual site and\, among other si gnificant remains\, produced one of the largest groups of Hopewell Culture smoking pipes ever found. After a short walk to visit Tremper\, we will t ravel into Portsmouth to see remnants of the unique earthwork layout at th at Ohio River location.\n\nThis trip will involve a moderate amount of wal king on developed paths and pavement. (Participants can personally adjust some of the walking distances if desired.) Rest stops are scheduled as we travel in our comfortable\, air-conditioned tour bus. Please join us as we experience these extraordinary destinations!\n\nTime: 8am – 6:30pm\n\nD eparture &\; Return Location:\n\nMarietta College Physician Assistant P arking Lot\, Corner of 3rd &\; Butler.\n\nPrice:\n\n$95/Nonmember\n$85/ Castle Member &\; Volunteer (Use Code "MEMBERSAVE" at check out)\n$70/S tudent (Use code “STUDENT” at checkout. Students age 8 &\; above ma y purchase tickets at the reduced rate\; a valid student ID is required fo r college age students.)\n\nThanks to the generosity of the Marietta Commu nity Foundation’s Dorothy A. Oyster Fund\, we are able to offer a subsid ized student rate this year. This support helps us engage more young peopl e in our Cultural Caravan trips.\n\n**Reservations required by 5pm Monday\ , Oct. 6**\n\nHERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW\n\nIn addition to payment\, a registration form must be filled out online or in-person and submitted by 5pm Monday.\, Oct. 6.\nThe complimentary pre-trip lecture will be held at The Castle on Thurs.\, Oct. 9th at 7pm.\n\nRegister online at MariettaCas tle.org/Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mariettaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/Serpent-Mound.png CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Events,Featured,Historical,Tours LOCATION:Marietta College Physician Assistant Parking Lot\, Corner of 3rd & amp\; Butler\, Marietta\, Ohio\, 45750\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Corner of 3rd & Butler\, Ma rietta\, Ohio\, 45750\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Marietta College Physician Assistant Parking Lot:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR