The Prairie Landscape

Mighty Cahokia: Prehistoric Indian City


Event Details

When
Thursday
06/19/2008
7:00 PM

Organization
Friends of the Taylorville Public Library

Where
Taylorville Public Library,
121 W Vine St,
Taylorville, Illinois 62568-1950

County
Christian

Wheelchair Accessible?
Yes

Fee
Free. Open to the Public.

A Road Scholar Program by William R. 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 Jill Pearce, 217.287.7397.



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