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.

August 2010

August 7

Archaeology Day

Experts demonstrate ancient crafts such as bow and arrow making, flintknapping, potter making, fingerweaving, bone/shell/gourd carving; archaeologists explain petroglyphs, animal bone identification, remote sensing, GPS and more; visitors can tour excavations, sift soil, and was 1,000 year-old artifacts; food and drink booths. 10am-4pm.

August 19

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.