Cahokia Archaeological Society

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Cahokia Archaeological Society

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The Cahokia Archaeological Society meets at Collinsville Public Library at 6:00 PM the third Thursday of the month. Contact Jane Kolmer - 618-444-1419

The Cahokia Archaeological Society is an active chapter of the Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology
Jane Kolmer, President
Larry Kinsella - Vice President
Norma Asadorian - Secretary
Gary Cope - Treasurer The Cahokia Archaeological Society is a 501c3 not for profit chapter of the IAAA, founded in 1972 to unite all persons interested in the archaeology of Illinois - amateurs, professionals, students, and educators. The purposes of the association are 1) preserving prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, information, and artifacts; 2) encouraging and participating in scientific investigations and research; and 3) fostering constructive public and governmental attitudes toward the archaeology of the State of Illinois and contiguous regions. The association and its members are opposed to the destruction, unauthorized excavation, or looting of archaeological sites and actively discourage commercialism in archaeological artifacts.

11/05/2026

Most headlinse sensationalize archaeology. But this one seems pretty spot on. If you are interested at all in cultural heritage and our shared history - this will affect you. This is a bipartisan bill introduced by an energy committee. Please consider reaching out to your representatives. We proudly joined the list of organiations on the" Open Letter to Congress from National Coalition to Protect and Strengthen Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act" You can sign too - see comments for link.

Congress and the White House are moving to weaken key law that requires preproject reviews

10/30/2026

2027

IAAA Permanent Fund Announcement!

10/27/2026

Very well written article on the Mayan collapse. " Millions of people seem to simply disappear from the archaeological record, in one city after another, ..." The article relies heavily on archaeological evidence and comes with some very compelling evidence

Smithsonian Magazine

More than a millennium ago, a Maya community collapsed in the face of a devastating drought. One writer joined an intrepid archaeologist to upend what they thought they understood about why it all happened

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30 Ramey Street
Collinsville, IL
62234

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