Central Wabash Archeology Chapter

Central Wabash Archeology Chapter Archeological Chapter Located in Robinson IL

04/28/2026

The annual meeting of the Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology (IAAA) was held this past weekend where the Central Wabash Archeology Chapter attended, and its member Barbara Ross was

04/23/2026

From Cahokia to the Wabash Valley: Mississippian Culture at Otter Pond with Jacob Skousen

04/23/2026

For those who cannot make it to the event at Pleasant Ridge this evening with Jakob Skousen presenting From Cahokia to the Wabash Valley, we will be sharing a live feed of the presentation, which will begin at 6:30 here on our page. Please tune in if you can.

04/19/2026

A lot of wonderful people with a passion for Archeology.

04/19/2026

Barbara Ross, a member of the Central Wabash Archeology Chapter, was recognized this weekend for her exceptional service to the Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology at the annual meeting hosted this year by the Cahokia Archaeological Society in Collinsville IL.
This video captures her nomination at the event. We want to extend our sincere congratulations to Barbara and thank her for her continued dedication to our chapter, our community, and to the advancement of archaeology.

This weekend, many of our members attended the annual meeting of the Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology...
04/19/2026

This weekend, many of our members attended the annual meeting of the Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology (IAAA). This year’s event was hosted by the Cahokia Archaeological Society in Collinsville at the historic Cahokia Mounds.
We are incredibly proud to share that one of our dedicated members, Barbara Ross, was recognized for her exceptional service to the IAAA. We are honored to have her as such an important part of our chapter.
A heartfelt thank you to the Cahokia Archaeological Society for hosting a fantastic event and to all of those who spoke at the end as well.

04/09/2026

Cahokia Mounds World Heritage Site, part of the IDNR family of sites, will host its annual Spring Native American Market April 24-26, bringing together some of the nation’s most talented Native American artists.

The market will take place in the gallery space at the site’s interpretive center. Although the interpretive center museum remains closed to the public for renovations, the gallery will be open for the event. No artifacts will be on display during the market.

Artists representing several Tribal nations will participate, including Muscogee, Santo Domingo, Diné (Navajo), Hopi, Zuni and Ho-Chunk. Visitors will have an opportunity to purchase a variety of authentic Native American artwork and crafts, including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, drawings, clothing, flutes and woodcarvings.

Find the press release here: https://dnr.illinois.gov/news.html

From Cahokia to the Wabash Valley: Exploring Mississippian Culture at Otter PondLawrenceville, IL — Dr. Jacob Skousen of...
04/09/2026

From Cahokia to the Wabash Valley: Exploring Mississippian Culture at Otter Pond

Lawrenceville, IL — Dr. Jacob Skousen of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey will present “Exploring Mississippian Culture from Cahokia to Otter Pond” on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church at Pinkstaff near Lawrenceville.

This engaging program examines the relationship between Cahokia Mounds—the largest pre-Columbian city north of Mexico—and the Otter Pond site in Lawrence County. Dr. Skousen will explore whether Otter Pond functioned as a satellite community and what archaeological evidence reveals about its economic, social, and religious connections within the broader Mississippian world (c. 1000–1400 CE).

Focusing on features such as platform mounds, regional culture, and agricultural systems, the presentation highlights how sites like Otter Pond contributed to a vast and interconnected network across the Midwest. These insights help archaeologists better understand how people, goods, and ideas moved throughout the Wabash Valley long before European contact.

The public is invited to attend this free event hosted by the Central Wabash Archaeology Chapter and the Lawrence County Historical Society.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, 12085 Pinkstaff Ln, Lawrenceville, IL (5 miles north of Lawrenceville on Route 1 at the Pinkstaff turnoff)
Sponsors: Central Wabash Archaeology Chapter & Lawrence County Historical Society

We are pleased to present our April 2026 newsletter, which includes the election of officers, past guest speakers, and u...
03/30/2026

We are pleased to present our April 2026 newsletter, which includes the election of officers, past guest speakers, and upcoming speaking events.

We wanted to thank everyone who attended the event last night with speaker Brendan Kearns. There event had a good turno...
02/20/2026

We wanted to thank everyone who attended the event last night with speaker Brendan Kearns. There event had a good turnout both in person and online despite the weather prior to the presentation.

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