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MAC Quest Program Archaeology Month Activities |
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Missouri
Archaeology Month 2009
Event List
O’Fallon–Wednesday, September 9, 6–9
p.m.
Archaeological Investigations of Historic Burial Grounds
Joseph Harl of the Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis will present
on archaeological investigations of historic burial grounds, concentrating
on forensic information available from the human remains. Other important
cultural information is available from material remains associated with
these burials. Graveyards were used to bury the dead, but reflected values
and beliefs of the living.
O’Fallon City Hall Multipurpose Room,
100 N Main
Contact: City Hall, 636-240-2000
Pilot Knob–Month of September
Exhibits at Fort Davidson State Historic Site
The Fort Davidson State Historic Site preserves Fort Davidson and
the Pilot Knob battlefield associated with the Civil War battle of
September
26–27, 1864. The visitor center interprets the battle and Major
General Price’s raid and features exhibits, research library,
audiovisual presentation, and a fiber optics diorama of the battle.
Off Hwy 21 on Rt V
Contact: park staff, 573-546-3454
Republic–Month of September
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
The battle fought here on August 10, 1861 was the first major Civil
War engagement west of the Mississippi River. It involved about
5,400 Union
and 12,000 Confederate troops. The 1,750-acre battlefield has changed
little from its historic appearance, enabling the visitor to experience
the battlefield in near-pristine condition.
6424 W Farm Rd 182
Contact: park staff, 417-732-2662
Sedalia–Saturday, September 26, 7 p.m.
A Comparison Study Between the Sedalia Adze Blade and the Dalton
Adze Blade as Found in Westcentral Missouri
Tom T. Hoyne, MAS trustee, will present a lecture on the basic
differences between Sedalia and Dalton adzes. Lecture will be
followed by a panel
discussion. Sedalia West Central Chapter members will also exhibit
adzes from their collections.
Sedalia Farm Credit Services Building, 2600 S Limit Ave (Hwy
65S). Presentation will be in the conference room on the first
level.
Please enter through
the west door.
Contact: Tom Hoyne, 573-377-4149
Sibley–Saturday, August 15, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
The Archaeology of Fort Osage
Join a professional archaeologist as he discusses how archaeology
confirmed the original location of Fort Osage (built in 1808),
and then learn about
prehistoric American Indian occupation in the park. An overview
of the Fort Osage Archaeological District will be presented,
followed by a walking
tour (weather permitting).
Fort Osage Education Center, 107 Osage St
Contact: John Peterson, 816-650-3278; jpeterson@jacksongov.org
Sibley–Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Second Annual Fort Osage Conference
The American Fort is the 2009 theme. The American Fort spans
more than 200 years in times of war and peace. Some forts,
like Fort
Osage, protected
American Indian trade, some protected travelers and trade
on overland trails, and others served as posts for troops during
armed conflicts.
Fort Osage is located on a scenic Missouri River bluff. It
is an excellent venue for an archaeology and history conference,
and
its education center
has exceptional facilities. The Fort Osage Conference will
be
held in conjunction with a celebration of eighteenth-century
Kansas
City, the
annual Grand Fete de Chez les Canses at Fort Osage Park.
Fort Osage Education Center, 107 Osage St
Contact: John Peterson, 816-650-3278; jpeterson@jacksongov.org
Sibley–Month of September
Fort Osage National Landmark
Experience the lives of the men and women who secured the
American frontier. Built in 1808 under the direction of
William Clark,
co-leader of the
Lewis and Clark expedition. The Fort served as a military
garrison and trade center. Overlooking the Missouri River,
this historic
site has
been reconstructed to portray Fort Osage as it was in 1812.
Authentically attired interpreters provide insights into
the daily life of
the military and civilian populations.
107 Osage St, admission fee
Contact: site staff, 816-650-5737; fortosage@jacksongov.org
Springfield–Month of September
Art and Artifact Display
Exhibit of art and artifacts from the Americas, including
replication studies, reproductions, and exhibit models.
Ellis Hall, Missouri State University 901 S National
Ave
Contact: Billie Follensbee, 417-836-6348; BillieFollensbee@missouristate.edu
Springfield–Wednesday, September 2, 7 p.m.
Test Excavations at the Alley Mill Site (23SH83/159)
and Branson Cave (23SH16), Shannon County, Missouri
Missouri State University’s Research Archaeologist Jack H. Ray,
of the Center for Archaeological Research, will present on Late Paleoindian
artifacts discovered at the Alley Mill site in May and June of 2009.
Center for Archaeological Research, 622 S Kimbrough
Contact: Elizabeth Sobel, 417-836-5145
St. Joseph–Month of September
Native American Exhibit
Native American exhibit highlighting prehistoric cultures
of Missouri. Includes artifacts from across the North
American continent.
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Ave
Contact: Kathy Reno, 816-323-8471; kathy@stjosephmuseum.org
St. Louis
(Forest Park)–Tuesday, September 1, 7 p.m.
The Virtual Maps of Real Mounds: Tracing the History
of the Mississippian-Age Angel Site through its
Earthworks
Sponsored by the Mound City Chapter, and presented
by G. William Monaghan, Interim Director and Senior
Research
Scientist at
the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University at
Bloomington.
Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, at Lindell
and DeBaliviere Blvds
Contact: Judy Horton, judeh23@yahoo.com
St. Louis
(Bridgeton)–Wednesday, September 16, 7 p.m.
Recent Excavations at the Poag Site, an Archaic
Site in Central Illinois
The Greater St. Louis Archaeological Society
will sponsor a lecture by Don Booth.
Bridgeton Trails Branch, St. Louis County Library,
3455 McKelvey Rd
Contact: Alan Banks, 314-291-1165; abanks7@att.net
St. Louis
(Forest Park)–Sunday, September 27, 12 p.m.–2 p.m.,
2:30 p.m. lecture
Stones, Hoes, and Bayonets in the American
Bottom: The Beginnings of Mississippian and
early American
Frontier
Occupations
in Granite City,
Illinois
Robin Machiran of the Archaeological Research
Center of St. Louis will present on the Alexander
Jacob
and Squire
sites
in Granite
City, Illinois
which contained almost 400 artifacts that helped
illustrate habitation patterns in the American
Bottom. The public
is invited to bring
artifacts for identification. A lecture will
follow at 2:30 p.m.
Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, at
Lindell and DeBaliviere Blvds; artifact identification
will be in
Grand Hall, and
the lecture will be
in ATT.
Contact: Barney Bradshaw, 314-454-3135; bmb@mohistory.org
St. Louis
(Forest Park)–Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13,
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Display on Prehistoric and Historical
Archaeological Sites in Eastcentral, Missouri
This two-day event sponsored by the National
Park Service will highlight natural and cultural
resources
in national
parks.
The Archaeological
Research Center of St. Louis will have a
display on prehistoric cultures from the
Paleoindian
to Mississippian periods
and historical sites
dating from French Colonial settlers to the
1900s. This display describes how
archaeologists interpret the past and how
people can
help save sites.
Gateway Memorial Arch Grounds, St. Louis,
at 2812 Woodson Rd
Contact: Gateway Memorial Arch, 877-982-1410
St. Louis–Tuesday, October 6, 7 p.m.
Uncovering Ancient St. Louis
This 30-minute documentary seeks to establish
that the greater St. Louis area was the
heart of ancient
North
America. Exploring
rock
art, caves,
and mound centers, the film pairs archaeological
research with Native American oral tradition
to discuss the
three-part Mississippian
view
of the universe.
Missouri History Museum in Forest Park,
at Lindell and DeBaliviere Blvds
Contact: Mound City Chapter, Judy Horton,
judeh23@yahoo.com
St. Louis–Friday, October 16, departs 7:30 a.m. from Cahokia Mounds–returns
6 p.m.
Bus trip to New Harmony and Angel Mounds
The Mound City Chapter is hosting a bus
trip to the New Harmony and Angel mounds.
Cost
for the
tour is
$89 per
person and
includes a
55-passenger
motorcoach, a professional tour guide,
a tour of New Harmony, plated lunch at
the
Red Geranium
Restaurant,
a tour of
Angel Mounds, gratuity
for guide and driver, and all accommodations
and arrangements.
Contact: Mound City Chapter, Judy Horton,
judeh23@yahoo.com
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