Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is located:

30 Ramey Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
tel: 618-346-5160

This Calendar of Events represents activities scheduled as of this date but it is continually being updated with additional events, programs and workshops.
There is no admission fee but a suggested donation of $4 for adults and $2 for children ($10 max. per family). Our events and programs are free, unless otherwise noted. Workshops and classes require pre-registration and fees paid to the instructors. For more information, call 618-346-5160.

May 2009

May 2

Storytelling

Sponsored by the University of Missouri - St. Louis and the 27th Annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival. 2 pm

May 9

Flintknapping Workshop

Taught by Larry Kinsella. $30 fee ($25 Students and CMMS Members). All materials provided. Noon - 4 pm. Call 618-346-5160 to register.

May 17

Kids Day

Programs & hands-on activities for children of all ages including arrow head making, Indian games, corn grinding, potterymaking, spear throwing, identifying animal tracks and furs, storytelling and more! Food and drink available. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 21

Cahokia Archaeological Society Meeting

The Cahokia Archaeological Society is a local chapter of the Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology, an organization for amateurs, professionals, students and educators interested in the archaeology of Illinois. CAS meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm, with a speaker or video on archaeological or Indian topics, and a business meeting. Prior to the meeting, some members arrive by 6:30 pm to help wash artifacts from one of the excavations at Cahokia Mounds. Feel free to attend and see if you are interested in joining or call 618-346-5160 W-Sun to request an informational brochure. Visit http://www.museum.state.il.us/iaaa/cahokiahome.htm for more information.

May 25

Open: Memorial Day

May 26

Archaeological Excavations Open

Archaeological excavations begin in late May and may be viewed Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. thru July.

May 30

Nature/Culture Hike

Led by a a professional archaeologist, this 3 mile hike will take you through archaeological & natural areas of the site. 9: 30 - 1 pm