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Paul Mickey Science Series: Navigating the Illinois River: Archaeology, History, and Natural History
- Location: ISM Research & Collections Center, Springfield
- Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by Dr. Michael Wiant, Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds Museum
The Upper Illinois River Valley is the location of numerous geological, archaeological, and historical places of interest. Dr. Wiant will provide an overview including attention to a massive Ice Age flood, the remains of a 700-year-old village on the bank of the Des Plaines River, later Native American occupations at Starved Rock and Plum Island, the improvement in navigation brought about by the construction of canals, examples of the area's early architecture, and some colorful events in local history.
One of our Paul Mickey Science Series
Discover Illinois' rich prehistoric and historic past by attending an ISM Paul Mickey Science Series Program. A different speaker and topic are featured each month. For more information on upcoming topics and speakers, please contact Nina Walthall at (217) 782-0061 or 217-785-0037. - Usually held the second Wednesday of Each Month
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM
- Held at the ISM Research & Collections Center, 1011 East Ash Street (enter the building from 10 ½ Street between Ash & Laurel Streets), Springfield, Illinois
- Free Admission
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