Public Events --
Fall Archaeology, History, and Natural History Bus Trip: Navigating the Illinois River Valley
- Location: ISM Research & Collections Center, Springfield
- Date: Friday, October 15, 2010, 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Departing: Friday, October 15, 7:00 am
Returning: Saturday, October 16, 7:30 pm
Join us as we glimpse into the natural history and human history of the Illinois River Valley. Between Havana and Channahon we’ll contemplate a 320 million-year-old delta; a catastrophic late Ice Age flood; a sluggish, often unnavigable, stream; and the considerable efforts to harness a river. Trip highlights include. - Duck Island Quarry, Rice Lake - Ice Age boulders record a colossal flood
- Copperas Creek Lock, Banner - Built in 1876 to turn a trickle into a navigable stream
- Mule-led Canal Boat Cruise - Modern replica of a canal packet travels back in time
- Washington Park, Utica - Lincoln and Douglas debated here in 1858
- Reddick Mansion - A reminder of a bygone era in the building of America
- Belle of the Rock Paddleboat Cruise - See le rocher from the river and the location of aboriginal settlements
- Grundy County Historical Society Museum, Morris - see rare relic reminders of the river's ancient past
- Briscoe Mounds - The remains of a 700-year-old village on the bank of the Des Plaines
- And much more
The trip will be led by Dr. Michael Wiant, Director of Dickson Mounds.
Cost per person: The trip cost includes travel by chartered motor coach, meals, snacks, accommodations, site fees, special lectures, and educational materials. Payments may be made by check or credit card. Double Occupancy
Members: $245 per person
Non-members: $295 per person Single Occupancy
Members: $295 per person
Non-members: $345 per person
Reservations must be received by October 8. To register, complete a registration form and mail it to: Nina Walthall, Education Section
Illinois State Museum
502 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706-5000
For more information, contact Nina Walthall at walthall@museum.state.il.us or (217) 782-0061.
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