Serpent Mound

The wildlife are active right now at Serpent Mound State Memorial.
🚨This is a yearly PSA for site visitors.🚨
It's okay to admire the wildlife you may see while visiting, but please don't touch or move the wildlife.
We ask that you don't get in their space. You may take a brief look or picture from afar and then we ask you leave them be.
Female deer intentionally hide their newborn fawns in tall grass or brush. Because fawns are born mostly scentless and have spotted coats for camouflage, staying motionless is their best defense against predators. The mother is usually nearby foraging and will return periodically to nurse.
If you spot a baby deer bedding down in tall grass, follow these simple steps to ensure its safety.
Don't touch or move it - Human scent can cause a mother to reject her fawn, and handling them is highly stressful for the baby.
Back away quietly - Leave the area so the mother feels safe enough to return.
Keep pets away - keep dogs on a leash while visiting and please keep them away from our wildlife as well.
We ask that you let the staff know if you see an animal, and where they are, while on site so we can give a heads up for other visitors.

Thank you for helping us protect the wildlife that call Serpent Mound home. By giving animals the space they need and observing them respectfully from a distance, you help ensure a safe and healthy environment for both wildlife and visitors. We appreciate your cooperation and stewardship.

Serpent Mound State Memorial is managed by the Ohio History Connection.

3850 State Route 73
Peebles OH 45660
800-752-2757
ohiohistory.org/serpentmound

Good morning!
“Take only memories, leave only footprints" - Chief Seattle.

Serpent Mound State Memorial is managed by the Ohio History Connection.

3850 State Route 73
Peebles OH 45660
800-752-2757
ohiohistory.org/serpentmound

Photos credited to: R. Waybright; Ohio History Connection.

As we approach Memorial Day, we honor and give thanks to the brave men and women who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Serpent Mound will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th, 2026. We wish everyone a safe weekend and look forward to seeing you this Summer!

Serpent Mound
3850 St. Rt. 73
Peebles, OH 45660
(800) 752-2757
www.ohiohistory.org/serpentmound

We apologize for the inconvenience, the phone lines at Serpent Mound State Memorial are down. We are working to get this issue resolved quickly. For questions, please refer to our website.

Serpent Mound State Memorial is managed by the Ohio History Connection.

3850 State Route 73
Peebles OH 45660

Serpent Mound - Ohio History Connection One of North America's most spectacular effigy mounds. Serpent Mound is an internationally known National Historic Landmark built by the ancient Ameri

Snowberry Clearwing (moth) is the master of bee mimicry. Celebrate biodiversity during springtime at Serpent Mound State Memorial!

“Take only memories, leave only footprints" - Chief Seattle.

Serpent Mound State Memorial is managed by the Ohio History Connection.

3850 State Route 73
Peebles OH 45660
800-752-2757
ohiohistory.org/serpentmound

Photo credit: Ohio History Connection

Serpent Mound will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026, but will begin our regular seasonal hours on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026!

🗣🎤🎤 We need your opinion ✅!
How can we make the experiences we share with you, our community and visitors meaningful?
To learn more about how we can do this, we are participating in a national survey of museum-goers, sponsored by the American Alliance of Museums.
Find more info and take the survey here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8570382/ohcserpentmound&source=socmedia

2026 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers 2026 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers.

🗣🎤🎤 We need your opinion ✅!
How can we make the experiences we share with you, our community and visitors meaningful?
To learn more about how we can do this, we are participating in a national survey of museum-goers, sponsored by the American Alliance of Museums.
Find more info and take the survey here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8570382/ohcserpentmound&source=socmedia

Happy Birthday, Ohio! Ohio became the 17th state to join the Union on March 1, 1803.

‼️Site Closure: 2/7/2026 & 2/8/2026
Serpent Mound is closed Saturday & Sunday due to inclement weather conditions at the site. Please continue to follow our website and page for further updates.
www.ohiohistory.org/serpentmound

Serpent Mound is managed by the Ohio History Connection

Serpent Mound - Ohio History Connection One of North America's most spectacular effigy mounds. Serpent Mound is an internationally known National Historic Landmark built by the ancient Ameri