Dickson Mounds, Archaeological museum in Lewistown, United States.
Located on a bluff overlooking the Illinois River, Dickson Mounds Museum exhibits Native American artifacts spanning 12,000 years of human settlement in the region.
The site, established around 800 CE and active until 1250 CE, contains multiple burial mounds and was excavated by chiropractor Don Dickson starting in 1927.
The museum documents the transformation of Native American communities from hunting and gathering societies to agricultural settlements through extensive artifact collections and exhibitions.
The Illinois State Museum operates this facility from Tuesday to Saturday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, offering free admission to all visitors.
Archaeological evidence from the site reveals significant changes in health patterns as Native American populations transitioned from nomadic lifestyles to agricultural practices.
Location: Lewistown
Operator: Illinois State Museum
Opening Hours: Dienstag-Samstag 10:00-16:00
Website: https://museum.state.il.us/ismsites/dickson
GPS coordinates: 40.35059,-90.11581
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:56
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