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  Archaeology, History, and Natural History Bus Trip   

Archaeology, History, and Natural History Bus Trip

  • Location: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Springfield
  • Date: Thursday, June 02, 2011 through Friday, June 03, 2011 , 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Depart: Thursday, June 2, 7:00 am
Return: Friday, June 3, 7:30 pm

This repeat of the Fall Archaeology, History, and Natural History Bus Trip will be led by Dr. Michael Wiant, Director of Dickson Mounds Museum. Trip highlights include:

  • Duck Island Quarry, Rice Lake
  • Copperas Creek Lock, Banner
  • Mule-led Canal Boat Cruise
  • Washington Park, Utica
  • Reddick Mansion
  • Belle of the Rock Paddleboat Cruise
  • Grundy County Historical Society Museum, Morris
  • Briscoe Mounds
  • And much more!

Cost: The trip cost includes travel by chartered motor coach, meals, snacks, accommodations, site fees, special lectures, and educational materials.

Double Occupancy
Members: $245 per person
Non-members: $295 per person

Single Occupancy
Members: $295 per person
Non-members: $345 per person

Registration is required by May 26. To register online please click here. To register by mail, please click here.

For more information visit www.museum.state.il.us/events, or contact Nina Walthall at walthall@museum.state.il.us or (217) 782-0061.

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