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ARCHEOLOGY DAY
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
130 Ramey Street,
(off Collinsville Road)
Collinsville, Illinois
Saturday August 4, 2012
10 am - 4 pm
Free
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Located at Cahokia Mounds is the site of the remains
of the most sophisticated Native American Civilization north of Mexico and has been
designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific,
and Cultural Organization for its importance in understanding the cultural
heritage of the native civilizations in North America. Archeology Days features
a variety of educational events, demonstrations, and activities that allows the
whole family to gain insight on the lifestyle of ancient Native Americans.
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Demonstrations of Ancient Crafts |
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| Firemaking |
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Pottery |
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| Basketry |
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Hide
Tanning |
Other
Demonstrations include:
Flintknapping, Gourd Craft, Fingerweaving
Bone & Shell Ornament Carving, Bow & Arrow Making, & More! |
For
more information on this event call call 1-800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160
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more about the Collinsville
area.
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