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Raptors and races at Cahokia Mounds Historic site hosts birds of prey demonstration Nov. 5 and 5-K run/walk on Nov. 6

Friday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

Raptors will take to the air and runners will hit the trail the weekend of Nov. 5-6 at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.The World Bird Sanctuary brings live birds of prey to Cahokia Mounds at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. The Raptor Awareness... Read More.

Kincaid Mounds offers a look at archaeological discoveries and techniques Oct. 22

Tuesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site will demonstrate the connection between ancient history and modern education during its annual Archaeology Field Day on Saturday, Oct. 22.Visitors will get to see artifacts discovered at the Native American site and hear directly from experts about the... Read More.

Cahokia Mounds presents play on modern Native American culture Oct. 15

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

Erin Kelley has blonde hair and an Irish name, but she’s also a Cherokee and a descendant of the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. On Oct. 15 at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Kelley will share stories of life as part of a multi-cultural family and... Read More.

History and hiking at Cahokia Mounds October 1st and 2nd

Tuesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

The first weekend in October brings a chance to hike with experts on the history and ecology of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and get scholars’ help identifying ancient artifacts.The fall Nature and Culture Hike takes place on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9:30 a.m.... Read More.

Cahokia Mounds hosts American Indian Educational Days Sept. 10-11

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site offers a chance to explore Native American culture Sept. 10 and 11 through art, stories and more.Booths will be set up in the lobby of the site’s Interpretive Center 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. where American Indians will demonstrate... Read More.

Indian Market Days at Cahokia Mounds

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

Dozens of Native American artists to sell handmade work at historic site April 22-24COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site presents some of the nation’s best Native American artists April 22-24 at the site’s annual Spring Indian Market Days. The artists will sell... Read More.