Events on Wednesday, March 06, 2013, Dickson Mounds
Illinois Valley Archaeological Society Lecture: Why Museums Matter
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Wednesday, March 06, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Dr. Jonathan Reyman, Curator of Anthropology at the Illinois State Museum Research and Collection Center, will be the guest presenter at the monthly meeting of the Illinois Valley Archaeological Society on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Find out more ...
Please note that event dates are subject to change. To confirm dates, please call the appropriate site.
Events, Dickson Mounds
More than Bows-n-Arrows
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for this annual Father's Day event. Enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations of life-sustaining skills used by ancient Native Americans. Find out more ...
A Taste of Archaeology for Teens
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - Thursday, June 20, 2013, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Gain experience as a young archaeologist. Participate in an excavation and learn how to identify, clean, organize, and sort artifacts. Find out more ...
A Taste of Archaeology for Adults
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - Thursday, June 27, 2013, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Ever dreamed of a career as an Archaeologist? Do you consider yourself an amateur Archaeologist? Work alongside archaeologists and gain insight into this profession. Find out more ...
Nature Adventure for Kids
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - Thursday, July 11, 2013, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Experience the Illinois River Valley through a variety of hands-on activities, including hiking, canoeing, bird watching, fishing, water sampling and biological laboratory work. Find out more ...
The Art of Exploring I
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore the past and present in the Illinois River Valley. Learn how people lived in this area and utilized its resources over thousands of years. Find out more ...
The Art of Exploring II
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore the past and the present in the Illinois River Valley. Learn how people lived in this area and utilized its resources over thousands of years. Find out more ...
Open House
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Sunday, August 18, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Speak with archaeologists about recent projects. See the latest editions to the exhibits. Sample a variety of educational programs and crafts. Find out more ...
Be an Archaeologist for a Day
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Saturday, September 14, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Learn what it is like to be an archaeologist, how to excavate, identify artifacts, and process your findings. Find out more ...
Rendezvous Encampment
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Saturday, October 05, 2013 - Sunday, October 06, 2013, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Learn what life was like on the Illinois frontier during the Spoon River Scenic Drive. Find out more ...
Rendezvous Encampment
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Saturday, October 12, 2013 - Sunday, October 13, 2013, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Learn what life was like on the Illinois frontier during the Spoon River Scenic Drive. Find out more ...
Native American Game Day
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Sunday, October 20, 2013, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spend an afternoon enjoying a variety of intellectually stimulating and physically challenging Native American games. Find out more ...
November Night Hike
ISM Dickson Mounds Museum Friday, November 08, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy the sounds of a brisk fall evening during a hike at Dickson Mounds. Keep your eyes open for wildlife and listen to stories around a campfire. Find out more ...
Please note that event dates are subject to change. To confirm dates, please call the appropriate site.
