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Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/04/2023
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Grand Prairie
Categories
Saturday, November 4
EXPLORE ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN HOUSE
Museum of the Grand Prairie, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 1-4 p.m.
Join museum staff, members of the East Central Illinois Archaeological Society (ECIAS), and the Illinois State Archaeological Survey in exploring the wondrous field of archaeology. Enjoy special displays, dioramas, films, activities, and artifacts of interest to both adults and children. Both historical and prehistoric archaeology will be covered. Enjoy a presentation from Eve Hargrave of ISAS and learn how private collectors can work together with professional archaeologists in order to benefit everyone. The presentation will focus on the importance of stone in tribal mythology and the daily lives of past peoples.
FREE. For more info: (217) 586-2612 or pcain@ccfpd.org.