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Kincaid Mounds Archaeology Field Day
A special program will be held at the Kincaid Mounds Historic Site on
Saturday October 24, 2009, from 11:00 am. to 3:00 pm.
John Schwegman and members of the Kincaid Mounds Support
Organization will present information on the Kincaid Mounds,
the Mississippian Culture, and results of excavations at the
mounds. There will be a rare opportunity to see the mound
site from atop mound eight.
The presentations will begin at the top of each hour, at 11:00, 12:00,
1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. There is no charge to attend
this program.
The Kincaid Mounds Archaeological Site is a series of Mississippian
mounds located in Massac County. The mounds are an Illinois
Historic Site under the management of the Illinois Historic
Preservation Agency. The historic site includes the Massac
County mounds, a public observation area and an
interpretation area. The Kincaid Mounds Support Organization
works with Historic Preservation for the preservation and
management of the site.
The mounds are located approximately 10 miles east of Brookport IL, along
the Ohio River Scenic Byway. From Interstate 24, take the
Metropolis/Brookport Exit, travel east on US 45 towards
Brookport and before entering Brookport, turn left on
Unionville Road. Go 6.25 miles through Unionville to New Cut
Road. At New Cut Road turn right (south) and travel 3.6
miles to Kincaid Mounds Road. Turn left (east) on Kincaid
Mounds Road for .6 mile to the observation platform. More
information on directions and the mounds can be found at
www.kincaidmounds.com.
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