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Paul Mickey Science Series: Building Bridges: IDOT Archaeology and Tribal Consultation
- Location: ISM Research & Collections Center, Springfield
- Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by: Brad A. Koldehoff, Cultural Resources Coordinator, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Dr. John Walthall, Chief Archaeologist, Illinois Department of Transportation Archaeological excavations conducted in advance of major transportation projects have for decades yielded new and important information about the peoples of Illinois’ past. In this presentation, significant new discoveries are highlighted, in particular, recent discoveries made at the ongoing excavations in East St. Louis for the New Mississippi River Bridge. Also highlighted are IDOT’s award-winning efforts at incorporating federally-recognized American Indian tribes into the planning of transportation projects and the documentation of Illinois’ past.
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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