Hovenweep National Monument kicks off its centennial year with a birthday party on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Please join us for birthday cake from 1pm to 2pm at the Hovenweep visitor center.
Hovenweep was proclaimed as a national monument by President Warren G. Harding on March 2, 1923. One hundred years later, thousands of people from across the globe travel each year to experience this special place. To celebrate this historic milestone, the monument and its partners are inviting the public to enjoy a year of special programs and events.
Other events include:
- June 18 – 24: Summer Solstice, Holly Solstice Panel viewing and solar activities
- August 25: Founders Day (National Park Service birthday)
- September 15 – 17: Astronomy Festival, special astronomy activities
- October 14: Annular Solar Eclipse viewing
Superintendent Vernon Cody said, “Hovenweep National Monument is thrilled to celebrate this important milestone with our visitors, tribes, local communities, and partners. We hope to make the most of this centennial year by reflecting on the past, celebrating the present, and looking ahead to an optimistic future. In the next 100 years, may we continue to protect, educate, and inspire for future generations.”
All centennial events will be open to the public, though some may require advance registration through the park. Visit our centennial webpage for detailed information about the events and activities (https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/historyculture/hove-centennial.htm).
The park will also be sharing centennial stories all year long on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HovenweepNPS), and visitors are invited to share their centennial experiences by using the hashtag #Hovenweep100.
For additional information about Hovenweep National Monument, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/hove.
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