Elmhurst History Museum: People Of The Prairie Exhibit Opens

Elmhurst IL

15 February, 2022

11:51 PM

Description

Press release from the Elmhurst History Museum: February 15, 2022 People of the Prairie: 12,000 Years in DuPage County February 4 through June 5, 2022 Since the end of the Ice Age, people have taken advantage of DuPage County's location and natural environment to provide for the needs of their families and communities. Gain a deeper understanding of the Native people who lived in the area through an archeological lens and learn about how they survived and interacted with their neighbors. Find out about the scientific methods used by archaeologists to locate and excavate sites and make sense of the evidence they discover. Featured displays include a timeline comparing tribes from different archaeological eras; a video depicting the displacement of Native people in the 18th and 19th centuries; artifacts from archaeological sites in northeastern Illinois including tools, arrowheads, pottery and more. Sponsored by Feze Roofing.  Location: Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst  Admission: Free, donations welcome More Info: elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457 Additional Info... This press release was produced by the Elmhurst History Museum. The views expressed here are the author's own.