Archeology Day

Cancelled: Saturday, July 18, 2020
10 am-4 pm

COVID-19 Update (1 May 2020)

Due to the ongoing COVI9-19 pandemic, all CAA programs through 31 August 2020 have been cancelled. We are still accepting enrollments for Fall 2020 programs.

Archeology Day guests learn to shoot a bow.

You’re invited to spend a day exploring the fascinating 12,000-year history of west central Illinois through fun, hands-on activities, informational exhibits, and presentations about the current research being done by CAA archaeologists.

All ages are welcome! Archeology Day is a family-friendly event.

Archeology Day guests help screen soil from the excavation at the Kamp House.
CAA Legacy and Archeology Day demonstrator Larry Kinsella demonstrates stone tool-making for guests

Location

Kampsville is located on Highway 100 in Calhoun County, Illinois; it takes approximately 90 minutes to reach us from either St. Louis, MO or Springfield, IL.

Use the map below to plan your route. The route on the map begins at Alton and is routed through Carrollton so that you arrive at the ferry. Click the map and enter your own starting point to get the best directions for you.

Check in at the CAA Museum, located at Route 100 & Oak Street, for a schedule of activities and event map. Activities will be located around town.

Painted gourds drying in the sun on Archeology Day.

For additional information, email or call 618-653-4316