Mighty Cahokia: Prehistoric Indian City

Event Details

When
11/14/2009 - 2:00pm
Where
Bloomington Public Library
205 E Olive St
Bloomington, IL, 61701-5218
United States
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County: 
McLean
Fee: 
Free. Open to the public
Sponsor Organization: 
Bloomington Public Library
Where
Bloomington Public Library
205 E Olive St
Bloomington, IL, 61701-5218
See map: Google Maps
County: 
McLean
Fee: 
Free. Open to the public
Sponsor Organization: 
Bloomington Public Library
A Road Scholar Program by William Iseminger

The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved in Illinois, just 8 miles from modern-day St. Louis. This slide presentation features an overview of the Native American cultures leading up to the time of Cahokia, then a specific discussion of Cahokia's culture and primary features, such as Monks Mound, Mound 72, the Stockade Wall, and Woodhenge. The presentation will also cover the site's current facilities, exhibits and programs, and will include views of mounds, excavations, reconstructions, artifacts, maps, and artists' renderings of Cahokia Mounds.

This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Karen Moen, 309.828.6091 ext 233.