Staff Reports
INDIANA — The Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology invites Hoosiers to celebrate Indiana’s past while looking to the future during September, Indiana Archaeology Month.
During archaeology month, people can meet archaeologists and learn about Indiana’s past. A variety of events for all ages will be held by universities, museums, organizations and individuals throughout Indiana.
Central Indiana events include a discussion of the chemistry of ancient rock paintings on Sept. 6 at Butler University and “Hands-On Archeological Fun” at Strawtown Koweeti Park in Noblesville on Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28. A schedule and additional information can be found at dnr.IN.gov/historic/3674.htm.
Archaeologists have recorded more than 71,000 sites in Indiana since the early 1800s, helping to shape public understanding of the prehistoric and historic people who also called this land home.
“Archaeology tells us not only about the past but also sheds light about ourselves today and our future,” said Cameron Clark, DNR director and state historic preservation officer. “Archaeology month provides a perfect way for Hoosiers to find out how, with programs that are not only educational and informative but also fun.”
This year’s commemorative poster highlights Evansville and nearby sites. The Angel Mounds site was a thriving Native American community a thousand years ago. Today, the Evansville area, including Angel Mounds, continues to be an important locale in southwestern Indiana.
