BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T140000 DTSTAMP:20181130T160421Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/raptor-awareness/ SUMMARY:Raptor Awareness DESCRIPTION:Oct. 12th\, 2:00pm - A Raptor Awareness program will be present ed by the World Bird Sanctuary in the Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center A uditorium.  No one can be admitted after the show begins.  This is a fre e event and open to the public LOCATION:Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site\, 30 Ramey Street\, Collinsvill e\, IL\, 62234\, United States GEO:38.6548533;-90.05927729999996 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=30 Ramey Street\, Collinsvi lle\, IL\, 62234\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site:geo:38.6548533,-90.05927729999996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:167@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20210906 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20210907 DTSTAMP:20210721T211513Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/closed-presidents-day/ SUMMARY:Open Labor Day DESCRIPTION:Open Labor Day LOCATION:Cahokia Mounds\, 30 Ramey St.\, Collinsville\, IL\, 62234\, United States GEO:38.6548533;-90.05927729999996 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=30 Ramey St.\, Collinsville \, IL\, 62234\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cahokia Mounds:ge o:38.6548533,-90.05927729999996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:62@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20210910 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20210913 DTSTAMP:20210721T211305Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/chickasaw-nation-dance-troupe/ SUMMARY:World Atlatl Association Competition and Meeting DESCRIPTION:World Atlatl Association Competition and Meeting\, Sept. 10-12 LOCATION:Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site\, 30 Ramey Street\, Collinsvill e\, IL\, 62234\, United States GEO:38.6548533;-90.05927729999996 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=30 Ramey Street\, Collinsvi lle\, IL\, 62234\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site:geo:38.6548533,-90.05927729999996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T213000 DTSTAMP:20210721T211023Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/illinois-archaeological-survey-63rd-a nnual-meeting/ SUMMARY:Cahokia Archaeological Society Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Cahokia Archaeological Society Virtual Meeting\, 7:30pm LOCATION:Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center\, 30 Ramey Street\, Collinsvill e\, IL\, 62234\, United States GEO:38.6548533;-90.05927729999996 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=30 Ramey Street\, Collinsvi lle\, IL\, 62234\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center:geo:38.6548533,-90.05927729999996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:171@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T080000 DTSTAMP:20210721T210739Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/summer-solstice/ SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Observance DESCRIPTION:Fall Equinox Observance\, 6:30am LOCATION:Cahokia Mounds\, 30 Ramey St.\, Collinsville\, IL\, 62234\, United States GEO:38.6548533;-90.05927729999996 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=30 Ramey St.\, Collinsville \, IL\, 62234\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cahokia Mounds:ge o:38.6548533,-90.05927729999996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T160000 DTSTAMP:20210721T210457Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/flintknapping-class-2/ SUMMARY:Flintknapping Workshop DESCRIPTION:Flintknapping Workshop\, Oct. 2\, noon - 4pm LOCATION:Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center\, 30 Ramey Street\, Collinsvill e\, IL\, 62234\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=30 Ramey Street\, Collinsvi lle\, IL\, 62234\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:172@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T000000 DTSTAMP:20211015T211241Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/columbus-day-closed/ SUMMARY:Columbus Day: CLOSED DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:173@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T090000 DTSTAMP:20211015T211445Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/nature-culture-hike/ SUMMARY:Nature Culture Hike DESCRIPTION:Meet Archaeologist at the Interpretive Center. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:186@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T153000 DTSTAMP:20211015T213052Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/free-membership-only-event-back-to-th e-city-of-the-sun-an-augmented-reality-experience/ SUMMARY:FREE Membership Only Event: Back to the City of the Sun\, an Augmen ted Reality Experience DESCRIPTION:Be one of the first to view and review the NEW Augmented Realit y project going on NOW at Cahokia Mounds World Heritage Site.\nMEMBERS ONL Y can bring the past to the present on an iPad to observe the NEW release of the Monks Mound Tour. You’ll see detailed 3D models bring the past to present with unparalleled realism. Touch Knowledge Point icons that will add to your experience with extra information about artifacts or structure s. As you walk between these various stops\, you can listen to audio and l earn even more. Visitors can stand on the ground where only the mounds rem ain and through the lens of a digital device\, see other cultural features that were present a thousand years ago.\nOn this tour you will see:\nThe temple that once stood on top of Monks Mound and its interior\nA typical M ississippian dwelling\nThe stockade wall\nA charnel house on Fox Mound\nPe ople performing activities and more!\nGRAND PLAZA TOUR Coming Spring 2022\ nClick the following link to learn more.\nhttps://vimeo.com/manage/videos/ 597734365 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:187@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T153000 DTSTAMP:20211015T213017Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/free-membership-only-event-back-to-th e-city-of-the-sun-an-augmented-reality-experience-2/ SUMMARY:FREE Membership Only Event: Back to the City of the Sun\, an Augmen ted Reality Experience DESCRIPTION:Be one of the first to view and review the NEW Augmented Realit y project going on NOW at Cahokia Mounds World Heritage Site.\nMEMBERS ONL Y can bring the past to the present on an iPad to observe the NEW release of the Monks Mound Tour. You’ll see detailed 3D models bring the past to present with unparalleled realism. Touch Knowledge Point icons that will add to your experience with extra information about artifacts or structure s. As you walk between these various stops\, you can listen to audio and l earn even more. Visitors can stand on the ground where only the mounds rem ain and through the lens of a digital device\, see other cultural features that were present a thousand years ago.\nOn this tour you will see:\nThe temple that once stood on top of Monks Mound and its interior\nA typical M ississippian dwelling\nThe stockade wall\nA charnel house on Fox Mound\nPe ople performing activities and more!\nGRAND PLAZA TOUR Coming Spring 2022\ nClick the following link to learn more.\nhttps://vimeo.com/manage/videos/ 597734365 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:174@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T140000 DTSTAMP:20211015T211614Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/quapaw-robes-and-cahokia-insights-by- carrie-wilson-quapaw/ SUMMARY:Quapaw Robes and Cahokia: Insights by Carrie Wilson\, Quapaw. DESCRIPTION:Free public lecture. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:175@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T180000 DTSTAMP:20211015T211722Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/cahokia-archaeological-society-meetin g/ SUMMARY:Cahokia Archaeological Society Meeting DESCRIPTION:(In Person) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:176@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211107T090000 DTSTAMP:20211015T211820Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/city-of-the-sun-5k-trail-run/ SUMMARY:City of the Sun 5k Trail Run DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:177@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211112 DTSTAMP:20211015T212545Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/veterans-day-closed/ SUMMARY:CLOSED: Veterans Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:178@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T190000 DTSTAMP:20211015T212010Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/cahokia-archaeological-society-meetin g-zoom/ SUMMARY:Cahokia Archaeological Society Meeting: (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:179@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211125 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211126 DTSTAMP:20211015T212556Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/thanksgiving-holiday-closed/ SUMMARY:CLOSED: Thanksgiving Holiday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:180@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211126 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211127 DTSTAMP:20211015T212605Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/thanksgiving-holiday-closed-2/ SUMMARY:CLOSED: Thanksgiving Holiday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:181@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T180000 DTSTAMP:20211015T212226Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/cahokia-archaeological-society-meetin g-in-person/ SUMMARY:Cahokia Archaeological Society Meeting (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:182@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211219T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211219T063000 DTSTAMP:20211015T212329Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/winter-solstice-observance/ SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Observance DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Woodhenge Reconstruction. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:183@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211224 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211225 DTSTAMP:20211015T212414Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/closed-christmas-holiday/ SUMMARY:CLOSED: Christmas Holiday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:184@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211225 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211226 DTSTAMP:20211015T212442Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/closed-christmas-holiday-2/ SUMMARY:CLOSED: Christmas Holiday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:185@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211231 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20220101 DTSTAMP:20211222T191533Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/gift-shop-closed-new-years-eve/ SUMMARY:CLOSED: New Year's Eve DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:196@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20211231 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20220101 DTSTAMP:20211223T052539Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/closed-december-31st/ SUMMARY:CLOSED: December 31st DESCRIPTION:We are closed December 31st END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:195@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20220101 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20220102 DTSTAMP:20211222T191624Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/closed-new-years-day/ SUMMARY:CLOSED: New Year's Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:192@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220116T150000 DTSTAMP:20220114T045103Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/winter-lecture-dr-julie-zimmerman-sto rytelling-in-the-creation-of-cahokia/ SUMMARY:Winter Lecture: Dr. Julie Zimmermann\, "Storytelling in the Creatio n of Cahokia" ZOOM lecture DESCRIPTION:The first installment of this year’s Winter Lecture series is by Dr. Julie Zimmermann. This lecture will take place January 16 at 2 pm on-line. Dr. Zimmermann discusses Cahokia as a state focused on storytelli ng. The abstract of Dr. Zimmermann’s lecture\, “Storytelling in the Cr eation of Cahokia\,” follows.\n\nDr. Zimmermann states\, “I have argue d that Cahokia might best be understood as the capital of a Native America n theater state\, which drew people to it and spread its influence by attr acting followers through theatrical rituals. In current research I argue t hat storytelling was primary among those rituals. All humans define and cr eate the perceived world through language and stories\, and storytelling i s a central ritual in oral societies\, the foundation for all other ritual s. Traditional Native American beliefs indicate that words form the world\ ; contemporary Native American viewpoints also suggest that stories are es sential and create the world. Cahokian stories were remembered and commemo rated with Braden-style artworks made at and disseminated from Cahokia. Pr imary among these stories was that of a great hero who wore human head ear rings. Other stories were told at Cahokia\, but the stories of heroes are those most often depicted in Braden-style artworks found far from Cahokia. The dissemination of hero stories supports the notion that Cahokia was a state\; heroic storytelling was central to the growth of the state. Cahoki ans created their world through stories\, but it was through hero stories that they grew their authority in far-flung societies.”\n\nThis is the l ink you will distribute to allow participants to register for the webinar.   Once registration is completed\, each attendee will receive a confirmat ion email with their own unique join link.\n\nhttps://siue.zoom.us/webinar /register/WN_LDDDTVzPQmGgLeY4_w5Dhw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:199@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220219T160000 DTSTAMP:20220104T165752Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/beginners-flintknapping-workshop-by-l arry-kinsella/ SUMMARY:Beginners Flintknapping Workshop\, by Larry Kinsella DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of flintknapping and stone tools. Participants must be age 15 or above. All tools and supplies are provided. Wear long p ants.  Payment of $30 can be made to the instructor at the beginning of c lass.  Masks must be worn when entering the Cahokia Mounds Interpretive C enter. If pandemic restrictions change\, students will be notified. To reg ister call 618-346-5160. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:193@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220220T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220220T150000 DTSTAMP:20220203T063329Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/winter-lecture-dr-jacob-holland-lulew icz-the-western-flank-survey-from-mississippian-to-modern-day-in-the-shado w-of-monks-mound/ SUMMARY:The Winter Lecture on February 20\, 2022 has been cancelled DESCRIPTION: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 (t he topic of his research) once the weather permits.   More information o n this unique opportunity will be in the Spring edition of the Cahokian as well as on social media outlets and our website.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\ n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:189@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20220301 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20220302 DTSTAMP:20211208T054646Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/the-interpretive-center-will-be-close d/ SUMMARY:The Interpretive Center Will Be CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The Interpretive Center will be closed for major renovations be ginning March 1\, 2022.   Two projects\, totaling almost 5 million dolla rs\, will replace old systems and a weathered roof\, all of which are orig inal components to the building’s construction in 1988.  The project wi ll begin with replacing the roof of the Interpretive Center and the Mainte nance Shop followed by replacing the HVAC\, fire\, security\, and lighting systems.   A re-open date has not been set\, however we are anticipatin g a closure of one year or more.  The Society will continue operations of fundraising and other support programs during the closure.  The Site wil l work on interior components such as Gallery updates and program planning .  We plan to offer outdoor tours beginning in Spring when the weather is conducive to this.  More information regarding closure opportunities and programming will be found on our website\, on social media\, or by callin g the Interpretive Center. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:200@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220320T064500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220320T064500 DTSTAMP:20220127T153915Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/spring-equinox-sunrise-observance/ SUMMARY:Spring Equinox Sunrise Observance DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Spring! Meet at the Woodhenge reconstruct ion. Atop a ladder at the center post\, Bill Iseminger will discuss the di scovery and significance of the ancient calendar. Welcome the rising sun w ith Bill as he has done four times a year\, during each solstice and equin ox. Out of respect for Native beliefs\, no ceremonies will take place duri ng this event. For more information\, call 618-346-5160. Solstice t-shirts will be available for purchase at the event. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:204@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220320T064500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220320T064500 DTSTAMP:20220203T062552Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/sunrise-observance/ SUMMARY:Sunrise Observance DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:194@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20220429 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20220502 DTSTAMP:20211222T164013Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/cahokia-mounds-indian-market-days-at- gateway-center/ SUMMARY:Cahokia Mounds Indian Market Days at Gateway Center DESCRIPTION:Native American hand crafted one of a kind items\, including je welry\, baskets\, woodworking\, paintings\, pottery\, musical instrument\, painted hides and much more ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cahokiamounds.org/wpress/wp-content/uplo ads/2021/12/Spring-Flyer-22.jpg CATEGORIES:Annual,Free,Native American LOCATION:Gateway Convention Center\, 1 Gateway Drive\, Collinsville\, IL\, 62234\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Gateway Drive\, Collinsvi lle\, IL\, 62234\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gateway Conven tion Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:208@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T123000 DTSTAMP:20220526T150241Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/nature-culture-hike-2/ SUMMARY:Nature/Culture Hike DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Julie Zimmerman for the Cahokia Mounds Nature/Culture Hike on June 11. You’ll learn about native plants and animals and how th e Mississippian culture interacted with them and the environment.\n\nThis is a 2-hour hike through some of the less commonly traveled trails\, so ma ke sure to wear appropriate clothing\, sturdy shoes suitable for hiking\, and to bring water. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, water\, and snacks are advised \, though make sure any refuse makes its way back to our trash cans at the Interpretive Center. It is imperative that no one climb the mounds\, as u nauthorized foot trails on the sides of mounds are causing severe erosion problems on these ancient monuments.\n\nThe event is expected to take from 9-12:30. Please meet by the Monks Mound information sign. CATEGORIES:Annual,Free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:210@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T123000 DTSTAMP:20220524T015044Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/nature-culture-hike-3/ SUMMARY:Nature Culture Hike DESCRIPTION:Meet at Monks Mound\, Information Sign Led by Archaeologist. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:211@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220619T052000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220619T052000 DTSTAMP:20220524T015301Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/summer-solstice-sunrise-observance-2/ SUMMARY:SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNRISE OBSERVANCE DESCRIPTION:Meet at Woodhenge Recreation area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:201@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220619T052000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220619T052000 DTSTAMP:20220127T154022Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/summer-solstice-sunrise-observance/ SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Sunrise Observance DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Summer! Meet at the Woodhenge reconstruct ion. Atop a ladder at the center post\, Bill Iseminger will discuss the di scovery and significance of the ancient calendar. Welcome the rising sun w ith Bill as he has done four times a year\, during each solstice and equin ox. Out of respect for Native beliefs\, no ceremonies will take place duri ng this event. For more information\, call 618-346-5160. Solstice t-shirts will be available for purchase at the event. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:216@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220619T052000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220619T054500 DTSTAMP:20220610T172232Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/summer-solstice-observance/ SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Observance DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Woodhenge to watch the sun come up and listen t o the explanations of the Summer Solstice.\nMeet at Woodhenge Recreation a rea. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:205@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220619T052000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220619T052000 DTSTAMP:20220203T062658Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/sunrise-observance-2/ SUMMARY:Sunrise Observance DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:219@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T180000 DTSTAMP:20220829T150758Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/cahokia-in-chesterfield-the-sun-moon- and-milky-way-at-collinsville-memorial-library/ SUMMARY:"Cahokia in Chesterfield: The Sun\, Moon and Milky Way" at Collinsv ille Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:"Cahokia in Chesterfield: The Sun\, Moon and Milky Way" is the title of the free presentation by Mark Leach\, September 15\, at 6 pm\, at the Collinsville Memorial Library\, at the monthly meeting of the Cahokia Archaeological Society. The public is invited to attend.\n\nNearly 1000 y ears ago\, a vibrant community\, related to the great prehistoric city of Cahokia\, filled the entire Chesterfield Valley west of St. Louis. This pl anned civic\, ceremonial\, and market center was constructed to reflect im portant celestial alignments of the sun\, moon\, and Milky Way. Excavation s and other research in a portion of the valley have revealed over 100\,00 0 artifacts\, including some made from exotic material from the Gulf of Me xico and the Great Lakes\, as well as three temples and two earthen pyrami ds that formed a solar calendar that stretched over 3.5 miles across the v alley. Leach will discuss these findings and others from over 70 years of archaeological research\, which still is ongoing. Leach\, a local author\, has published several archaeological books\, including one with the same title as his presentation\, and Chesterfield's Ancient Past\, and The Grea t Pyramids of St. Louis: An Ancient Metropolis. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:206@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T063000 DTSTAMP:20220203T062801Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/sunrise-observance-3/ SUMMARY:Sunrise Observance DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:202@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T063000 DTSTAMP:20220127T154225Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/fall-equinox-sunrise-observance/ SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Sunrise Observance DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Fall! Meet at the Woodhenge reconstructio n. Atop a ladder at the center post\, Bill Iseminger will discuss the disc overy and significance of the ancient calendar. Welcome the rising sun wit h Bill as he has done four times a year\, during each solstice and equinox . Out of respect for Native beliefs\, no ceremonies will take place during this event. For more information\, call 618-346-5160. Solstice t-shirts w ill be available for purchase at the event. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:222@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T163000 DTSTAMP:20221006T194006Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/nature-culture-hike-5/ SUMMARY:Nature/Culture Hike DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Julie Zimmermann for the Cahokia Mounds Nature/Culture Hike on October 15. You’ll learn about native plants and animals and ho w the Mississippian culture interacted with them and the environment.\n\nT his is a hike through some of the less commonly traveled trails\, so make sure to wear appropriate clothing\, sturdy shoes suitable for hiking\, and to bring water. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, water\, and snacks are advised\, though make sure any refuse makes its way back to our trash cans at the In terpretive Center. It is imperative that no one climb the mounds\, as unau thorized foot trails on the sides of mounds are causing severe erosion pro blems on these ancient monuments.\n\nThe event is expected to take from 1- 4:30. Please meet by the entrance to the Interpretive Center. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:218@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T180000 DTSTAMP:20220829T150546Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/cahokia-archaeological-society-meetin g-2/ SUMMARY:Cahokia Archaeological Society Meeting DESCRIPTION:Held at Collinsville Memorial Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:209@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T120000 DTSTAMP:20221019T143330Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/city-of-the-sun-5k-walk-run/ SUMMARY:City of the Sun 5k Walk/Run DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 6 for our annual City of the Sun 5k Run! Ma ke your way through the grounds as you race to help Cahokia Mounds Museum Society further its mission of preserving and interpreting Cahokia Mounds. \n\nThis year's race is sponsored by Blackbird Bakery & Cafe\, Custom Floo rs & More\, Good Times Carnival\, Sue Land\, Krieg Heating and the Jacquin family. Timing services will be provided by Toolen's Running Start.\n\nRe gistration is $25 by August 1 and $30 by October 23. Family registration f or two is $45. Packet pickup is November 4 in the Monks Mound parking lot from 9-3.\n\nCome enjoy a fun run! We will be treated to Gus's pretzels a fter the race... ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cahokiamounds.org/wpress/wp-content/uplo ads/2022/05/IMG_95752-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Annual,Free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:217@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T180000 DTSTAMP:20220829T150704Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/november-17-cas-meeting-talk/ SUMMARY:Cahokia Archaeological Society Meeting DESCRIPTION:At the November 17 meeting of the Cahokia Archaeological Societ y\, Steve Boles\, Senior Research Archaeologist for the Illinois State Arc haeological Survey\, will give a talk entitled "Grandmother—Up in Smoke: Traces of Cahokians in Distant Lands." The abstract of the lecture can be found below.\n\nDecades of research on the birth of the Mississippian cul ture and the founding of Cahokia has shown that at the onset\, Cahokia dre w immigrants from all directions. It was\, in essence\, the Pre-Contact "m elting pot" of its time. We also know that people began departing Cahokia roughly a hundred years after it began. Although the complete depopulation of Cahokia would take another two hundred years\, a substantial depopulat ion of Cahokia is evident by the 12th century. Where did they go? Although a number of researchers are focusing on that question\, the answer is qui te elusive. How does one "track" Cahokian emigrants? Of all the Cahokia tr appings\, very few would be distinguishable in the archaeological record. At the top of the list\, however\, would be the Cahokia-style figurines or statues\, many created as or converted to pipes. A rather obscure female effigy pipe carved in the Cahokia-style and recovered in Oklahoma will be the focus of this presentation. This effigy is likely a depiction of a myt hological persona often referred to as Grandmother or Old Woman. Other not able figurines and identifiable Cahokian material recovered in distant lan ds will also be discussed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:215@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20221124 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20221125 DTSTAMP:20220609T155311Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/closed-thanksgiving/ SUMMARY:Closed Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:214@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221127T170000 DTSTAMP:20220609T154958Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/holiday-indian-market/ SUMMARY:Holiday Indian Market DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Holiday Indian Market! Peruse through the works of Native American artists from all over the country and maybe find that special gift. Many tribes will be represented.\n\nThis year's Holiday Indi an Market will take place at the Gateway Convention Center at 1 Gateway Dr ive in Collinsville\, IL 62234. The market will be open from 9-5. LOCATION:Gateway Convention Center\, 1 Gateway Drive\, Collinsville\, IL\, 62234\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Gateway Drive\, Collinsvi lle\, IL\, 62234\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gateway Conven tion Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:223@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221126T170000 DTSTAMP:20221121T045736Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/holiday-indian-market-2/ SUMMARY:Holiday Indian Market DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Holiday Indian Market! Peruse through the works of Native American artists from all over the country and maybe find that special gift. Many tribes will be represented.\n\nThis year's Holiday Indi an Market will take place at the Gateway Convention Center at 1 Gateway Dr ive in Collinsville\, IL 62234. The market will be open from 9-5. LOCATION:Gateway Convention Center\, 1 Gateway Drive\, Collinsville\, IL\, 62234\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Gateway Drive\, Collinsvi lle\, IL\, 62234\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gateway Conven tion Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:224@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221127T170000 DTSTAMP:20221121T045828Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/holiday-indian-market-3/ SUMMARY:Holiday Indian Market DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Holiday Indian Market! Peruse through the works of Native American artists from all over the country and maybe find that special gift. Many tribes will be represented.\n\nThis year's Holiday Indi an Market will take place at the Gateway Convention Center at 1 Gateway Dr ive in Collinsville\, IL 62234. The market will be open from 9-5. LOCATION:Gateway Convention Center\, 1 Gateway Drive\, Collinsville\, IL\, 62234\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Gateway Drive\, Collinsvi lle\, IL\, 62234\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gateway Conven tion Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:207@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T070000 DTSTAMP:20220203T063205Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/sunrise-observance-4/ SUMMARY:Sunrise Observance DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:203@cahokiamounds.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T070000 DTSTAMP:20220127T154309Z URL:https://cahokiamounds.org/events/winter-solstice-sunrise-observance/ SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Sunrise Observance DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Winter! Meet at the Woodhenge reconstruct ion. Atop a ladder at the center post\, Bill Iseminger will discuss the di scovery and significance of the ancient calendar. Welcome the rising sun w ith Bill as he has done four times a year\, during each solstice and equin ox. Out of respect for Native beliefs\, no ceremonies will take place duri ng this event. For more information\, call 618-346-5160. Solstice t-shirts will be available for purchase at the event. 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