grave creek mound archaeological complex
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grave creek mound archaeological complex印象
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Having visited many of these Mounds I have plenty to compare and this one is only okay in my opinion. The museum was fairly informative and the walk up the mound not too strenuous with good views.
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Not very exciting, there is a museum with some neat exhibits. Kids went through it quickly. Now I know where the name "Moundsville" came from. Worth a walk across the street if you happen to be at the Penn.View from the top of the burial mound was nice.
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You must enter this park through the museum that is nearby. Once you complete the short hike to the top of this mound, you can take in the wonderful views of Moundsville and beyond. The museum is extremely dated, straight out of the 70s in fact, but worth a look. It showcases some of the history of the mounds as well as some of the various companies that have roots in the area.
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Was a beautiful sight. Climbing was hard, but well worth it. Gift shop was quaint. Staff friendly...
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We found this very interesting with lots of information about the Indian burial mounds. It was also a bonus to see the other exhibits in the museum--Pete Ballard dolls, Homer Laughlin China company, Ron Hinkle glass, and Marble King. All of this is free.
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We visited the museum and mound after taking a tour of the Prison right across the street. The museum is literally within walking distance so we didn't have to even move the car. The museum is free and has a small gift shop and restrooms right near the entrance. Unfortunately, we didn't find the museum to be that interesting and if you have small children you might have trouble keeping them entertained. Maybe it would be better when there are more activities going on. A very large display on the first floor consisted of dolls in different period clothing. I did think that the big marble display on the wall was really neat. Upstairs, there was detailed information about the mound and its history. We looked through this before heading out to walk up the mound. The walk up to the mound was cool and we got some neat pictures once at the top. Wear some good walking shoes because the steps are a little steep. One thing I did notice was that the top had not been mowed or taken care of in a while. The grass was rather long and there were lots of big black bugs that were coming out when you walked. In my opinion, I would not travel a long distance to visit, but for someone who enjoys this then this museum might be exactly what you're looking for. It's free so you have nothing to lose but some time. If you are visiting the Prison across the street and have some extra time, I'd stop for a bit and at least walk up the mound.
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This is a good, FREE thing to check out in Moundsville. We took the prison tour and walked across the street afterwards to check out the burial mound. The displays are a little dated looking, I'm sure they haven't been updated since the complex was first built, but it is still very interesting. In addition to the historic displays there are several displays about local business and arts, like Fiesta Ware, Marble King, etc. There are lots of period dolls that are handmade by a local artisan as well. If you are going to be in the area it is worth a stop!
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The day we went was cold and icy so you could not walk to the top of the mound but the museum made up for it. The museum is free and includes educational and historic information. We really like seeing a display showing some of the things they found in the mound. It is well worth taking a look if you are in the area.
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I would have liked to see the inside of the mound but they said it was too dangerous.They had some artifacts in the museum and a description of the mound and what they found inside. There were also some other exhibits about the town.
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The first settlers in the Moundsville area were the Indians native to the area. They built Grave Creek Mound using primitive tools and raw man-power. The complex includes a museum with an area of changing displays and another area which is permanent.In the permanent section you can learn about the mound including how and why it was built. Dioramas help to illustrate its construction. Old maps help to provide a greater understanding of the development of the area.Then a trip outside to climb to the top of the mound is the culmination of the trip to the mound. It will take a bit of effort to get to the top but it is certainly worth it, as the view provides a great panoramic view of the city of Moundsville, the Ohio River, and the shore of Ohio. A fee used to be charged but was removed by the State legislature a few years ago.