Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and Interpretative Center
Collinsville, IL 62234
Phone: (618) 346-5160
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-5pm
Editorial Review for Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and Interpretative Center – by Tricia Musel
The Scene
It may look like a lush golf course with immense putting greens, but it's really the Cahokia Mounds historic site. The stretch of land is the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico. Flat-topped and pointed mounds dot the landscape in Collinsville, Ill., just a short trip across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Louis. Grasp a sense of history and the significance of the site by spending time in the Interpretive Center. Impressive timelines and mock-ups of village life help visualize the Indian culture of a long time ago. Don't miss the introductory movie which ends on a bit of a spine-tingler.
Dig Deeper, Climb Higher
In the summer, professors and archeologists conduct research on the site in an effort to understand more of the ancient Indians' rich lifestyle. You can join them at a dig and ask questions. Climb to the top of Monk's Mound, feel the breeze blow and wonder if the Cahokia spirits can feel your feet and breath on their never-forgotten city.
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User Reviews for Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and Interpretative Center
06/30/2002 Posted by twloopie
I myself am not much of a history buff, but this place is incredible. To be able to walk the grounds and compare it to what it once was, really helps put its size in perspective. Take time to go through the center and watch the movie. It's well worth the time. Very educational.
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