Illinois State Archaeological Society to Host 16th Annual Indian Artifact Show

[July 26, 2016]  SPRINGFIELD - The public is invited to attend the Illinois State Archaeological Society’s Indian Artifact Show on Saturday, July 30 at the Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. There is no cost to enter the event and all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The society anticipates approximately 70 exhibit tables, showcasing everything from 12,000 year-old Clovis points to 700 year old Cahokia points. Some exhibitors will have items for sale. The mission of the show is primarily educational, with a goal of promoting the study of archaeology, especially in the geographic area of Illinois.

For more information about the Indian Artifact Show or the Illinois State Archaeological Society, contact Tommy Bryden at 217-529-8691 or visit the Central States Archaeological Society at www.csas.org.

[Tommy Bryden]