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Events at Dickson Mounds

 

Dickson Mounds Museum offers a wide range of public programs throughout the year -- on archaeology, Indian cultures of the Americas, natural history, and rural life and culture. Programs include workshops, demonstrations, performances, conferences, and festivals -- many of which are held outdoors. Most events are free to the public.

 

Dickson Mounds Museum Events

  • Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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    More Than Bows and Arrows
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    Dickson Mounds Museum
    Join us for this annual Father’s Day event. Enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations of life-sustaining skills used by ancient Native Americans.
  • Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
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    A Taste of Archaeology for Teens
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    Dickson Mounds Museum
    Gain experience as a young archaeologist. Participate in an excavation and learn how to identify, clean, organize, and sort artifacts.
  • Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
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    A Taste of Archaeology for Adults
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    Dickson Mounds Museum
    Ever dreamed of a career as an Archaeologist? Do you consider yourself an amateur Archaeologist? Work alongside archaeologists and gain insight into this profession.
  • Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 9:30am - Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 2:00pm
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    Nature Adventure for Kids
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    Dickson Mounds Museum
    Experience the Illinois River Valley through a variety of hands-on activities, including hiking, canoeing, bird watching, fishing, water sampling and biological laboratory work
  • Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
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    The Art of Exploring I
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    Dickson Mounds Museum
    Explore the past and the present in the Illinois River Valley. Learn how people lived in this area and utilized its resources over thousands of years.

Nature Trek Series

Join scientists on treks and discover the intricacies of Nature. On the third Thursday of the months of April through September, we'll gather at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Illinois Therkildsen Field Station. After a brief introduction to a particular topic, we'll trek to different locations on the Emiquon Campus where trip leaders will share their understanding of plants, animals, human history, earth history, and the sky.

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Hickory Ridge Coffeehouse

Performances by noted folk musicians the third Saturday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by singer-songwriter Chris Vallillo. Admission: $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children. For more information check the Hickory Ridge Coffeehouse homepage.

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Illinois Valley Archaeological Society (IVAS)

IVAS hosts archaeology lectures at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise listed. Meeting times and dates may change due to program availability. IVAS programs are free of charge and the public is welcome. Refreshments will be served following the program.

To be placed on the monthly IVAS program announcement list click here. For more information call the Museum at 309-547-3721. Click here for a listing of past IVAS programs. IVAS is a chapter of the Illinois Association for the Advancement of Archaeology (IAAA). For more information on the IAAA click here.

No events scheduled at this time.