Great Council State Park: Shawnee tribes thrilled with new Ohio park in Xenia
Great Council State Park, built on the site of a 1770s Shawnee town, celebrates heritage of Indian tribes who lived near Xenia.
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Great Council State Park, built on the site of a 1770s Shawnee town, celebrates heritage of Indian tribes who lived near Xenia.
Great Council State Park, built on the site of a 1770s Shawnee town, celebrates heritage of Indian tribes who lived near Xenia.
Scattered over south and central Ohio are numerous human-made geometrical earthen shapes — circles, squares and octagons, that dot the landscape.
Ohio's last total eclipse was more than 200 years ago. While it's often referred to as "Tecumseh's Eclipse," the Shawnee leader's brother is more closely tied to its story.
Local tribes are celebrating Native American Heritage Month this November. They say they hope the nationally recognized month encourages education and awareness of their cultures.