Indigenous Earthwork (Indian Mound) Walk - MTHP MEMBER ONLY

301 Troy Drive,Madison WI 53704

05 September, 2021

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To show our deep appreciation of our membership, join us for a walking tour of the indigenous earthworks on Lake Mendota's north shore. 2021 Madison Trust Member Appreciation EventFREE MTHP MEMBER-ONLY EVENTWe strongly encourage you to register early as this tour is very popular and we have limited space! We know pre-historic people greatly valued our Four Lakes (DeJope) area, because they built roughly 1,200 effigy (animal/spirit-shaped) and other mounds on the high grounds overlooking the lakes starting about 800 BC. While the vast majority was destroyed through development, Madison Trust for Historic Preservation docent Teri Venker will lead us on a two-mile walk where she will help us see remaining conical, linear, and effigy mounds. Amy Rosebrough, staff archaeologist for the State Historic Preservation Office, will also lead one of the tours. They will share the fascinating background of the indigenous people who lived, traded, hunted and fished the shores of Lake Mendota going back 10,000 years. By the end, you will know what to look for in finding the indigenous earthworks that we so often overlook in our midst. Tour DetailsTour Dates & Times: Sunday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Thursday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.These are all the same tours, we wanted to provide a variety of days and times so the most members could join in. Tickets: Because of limited space on the tour, there is a two-ticket maximum. Tickets close 5 days prior to the tour. Meeting Location: Mendota Mental Health Institute, 301 Troy Dr., Madison, WI. (Details are included on confirmation email and ticket) Tour Length: 2 miles Lunch: Cranberry Creek will provide box lunches and bottled water to enjoy after the your tour. You will make your lunch choice with your registration. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Please remember to dress for the weather as we will be outside for the entire tour and lunch. Cancellations: As a courtesy to other members, please cancel your registration at least 24 hours prior to your tour. NOT a member, but would like to join and be part of this amazing community? Read about our membership benefits and how to join at www.madisonpreservation.org/membership. The Madison Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates and advocates for the preservation of historic places in the Madison, Wisconsin, area. We believe that historic places are cultural resources and that their rehabilitation, restoration and preservation are vital to a sustainable approach to redevelopment of older parts of our community. We believe historic places are critical to cultivating a civic identity and sense of place. The Madison Trust provides opportunities for community members and visitors to learn about the cultural, social and economic benefits of historic preservation.