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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park gives monthly Earth Lodge tours

The national park is hosting a tour one Saturday a month through December of their Earth Lodge

MACON, Ga. — For all you history buffs out there, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is hosting a monthly tour of their Native American Earth Lodge now through December. 

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The tour starts at 10 a.m. and lasts for about 30 to 45 minutes one Saturday a month.

A park ranger takes tourists to different spots leading up to the Earth Lodge and shares archaeological facts and information about plants.

Guests can see the inside of the lodge, learn about the design of it and of the different ceremonies that took place there. 

Park Ranger Drew Grice says by having a tour guide along the way you have the chance to learn more. 

"It's a more personal experience, because yes we have waysides along the way that do give some of the brief history, but this is more personal, because you're able to ask more questions, and get more answers," Grice said.

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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park updates their tour dates through their Facebook page each month

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