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Paul Mickey Science Series: Saving the Past for the Future: The Archaeological Conservancy
- Location: ISM Research & Collections Center, Springfield
- Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by Dr. Paul Gardner, Midwest Regional Director, The Archaeological Conservancy
Established 1980, The Archaeological Conservancy (TAC) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to acquiring and preserving the best of our nation’s archaeological sites. In its 30 years of existence, TAC has preserved over 400 archaeological sites nationwide, including portions of the Cahokia Mounds site and the New Philadelphia town site. Dr. Gardner will discuss the challenges of preserving significant cultural resources in a nation having few laws protecting the cultural patrimony and highlight the Conservancy’s means of operation and some of their notable successes.
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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