This author has yet to write their bio.Meanwhile lets just say that we are proud Lori Belknap contributed a whooping 87 entries.
We are currently taking applications for 5 temporary positions for grounds/building maintenance. Positions are full time but 6 months in duration. This is a good way to gain park/building maintenance experience and add to your resume. To apply contact Lori at 618-346-5164, or Lori.Belknap@Illnois.gov. The deadline to apply is May 19. Must be 17 to […]
Join Dr. Julie Zimmermann for the Cahokia Mounds Nature/Culture Hike on June 11. You’ll learn about native plants and animals and how the Mississippian culture interacted with them and the environment. This is a 2-hour hike through some of the less commonly traveled trails, so make sure to wear appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes suitable for […]
Come to the Gateway Convention Center to visit our Indian Market Days! On Friday, April 29 from 11-5 and Saturday and Sunday April 30-May 1 from 9-5, come visit over 30 Native American artists and peruse their handmade wares. From baskets to pottery to jewelry and more, these artists come from all over the country […]
During our renovation period at Cahokia Mounds, we will begin offering guided tours by appointment only on Wednesday April 20. To schedule a tour, call 618-346-5160. These tours will begin at the Monks Mound parking lot and will include an informational talk followed by a tour of Monks Mound and the surrounding area. These will […]
Interested in supporting the Cahokia Mounds Museum Society and the Powell Archaeological Research Center? Consider visiting our virtual auction at BiddingOwl. From books to paintings to jewelry to gift certificates, your bid will help CMMS and PARC continue our work. Your support is doubly helpful during the site closure. Visit the auction here: https://www.biddingowl.com/CahokiaMounds
NEW CIVIL WAR BOOK ON THE 94TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY, “THE McLEAN REGIMENT.” William Iseminger has written a book, just published and available from Amazon.com, From McLean to Mobile: A History of the 94th Illinois Infantry Regiment Volunteers, 1862-1865, “The McLean Regiment.” His book follows the Regiment from their commissioning in […]
Saturday, March 5, 2022 1pm CST Presented by Prof. Douglas Bramforth University of Colorado Archaeology wonders at great length about how people invented farming but often takes the subsequent spread of farming more or less for granted. Globally, we know that farming spread in many ways. Sometimes farmers migrated into hunter-gatherer land and took it; […]
The Interpretive Center will be closed for major renovations beginning March 1, 2022. The project will begin with replacing the roof of the Interpretive Center followed by the HVAC, fire, security, and lighting systems. A reopen date has not yet been set. We are anticipating a closure of one year or more. The Society will […]
From March 25 to April 10, the Cahokia Mounds Museum Society and the Powell Archaeological Research Center will be holding a virtual auction. This fundraiser will take place via BiddingOwl. Follow us for more details as they come out.
The Winter Lecture on February 20, 2022 has been cancelled Due to recent changes in pandemic restrictions, the in-person lecture scheduled for February 20 is cancelled. Jacob Holland-Lulewicz, PhD will be conducting a walking tour of the west flank of Monks Mound (the topic of his research) once the weather permits. More information on this […]
Join Julie Zimmermann, PhD, SIUE for her Webinar titled, “Storytelling in the Creation of Cahokia.” Dr. Zimmermann will discuss what we know about storytelling in Native American Societies, and about storytelling at Cahokia in particular. She suggests that storytelling was the most important ritual conducted at Cahokia, and it was the most important ritual […]
The Interpretive Center at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will be closed to the public beginning March 1 to facilitate $5 million in capital improvement projects at the site. The projects, which will be managed by the Illinois Capital Development Board, are funded through Gov. JB Pritzker’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the first in […]
On Saturday, February 19 from 12 to 4 pm, learn the basics of flintknapping and stone tools. Participants must be age 15 or above. All tools and supplies are provided. Wear long pants. Payment of $30 can be made to the instructor at the beginning of class. Masks must be worn when entering the Cahokia […]
Are you interested in maintaining the building and grounds of a World Heritage Site? Cahokia Mounds is hiring a Site Technician. The posting can be found on Illinois.jobs2web.com and searching for posting #12-35-10275. All information needed to apply including duties and requirements can be found at that posting on the State website. This is a […]
We’ve got two fascinating Winter Lectures lined up for 2022. Both will take place in the Interpretive Center’s Iseminger Auditorium. Our featured lecturers are Julie Zimmermann, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Dr. Jacob Holland-Lulewicz, PhD, Washington University St. Louis. Be sure to check out each lecture to learn about the most current research into […]
The Annual Fund Drive is in full swing. You can help CMMS continue our efforts at the site with your donation. These funds stay here at Cahokia Mounds and are used to support the entire Calendar of Events, field research, and land acquisition. The Site recieves no funds at the State level to implement any of the outreach or cultural […]
Imagine if you could soar high above the dazzling fall foliage at Starved Rock State Park, the towering Indiana Dunes, the vast expanse of Lake Michigan, or the lost Native American City of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Southern Illinois. Cahokia Mounds and Starved Rock are among the featured sites of the WTTW PBS […]
Thank you to our runners for making this year’s City of the Sun 5k Trail Run a success. It was a beautiful day for to enjoy the foliage on the trails. All the proceeds are going to fund outreach and education for Cahokia Mounds.
It’s coming right around the corner! Join us for our annual City of the Sun 5k Trail Run on November 7 at 9 am. This fundraiser will give you the opportunity to run along our beautiful site and take in the fall air. Proceeds go to making the site great, improving the programming we offer, […]
2021 Jingle Hike Challenge The Jingle Hike Challenge is back for another year! The staff at Heartlands Conservancy have come up with 12 very special places in southwestern Illinois to explore this winter. About the Jingle Hike Challenge Jingle bells will be tied to 12 trees in parks throughout the Metro East from Thanksgiving Day […]
