EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
ARCHAEODAY is an opportunity to learn about the multi-faceted field of archaeology. Whether you are a seasoned historian or just curious about how people lived long ago, here is your chance to get hands-on skills, ask questions, and connect with local and esteemed archaeologists.
Contact Jessica Chambers at (309) 438-3496 or horticulture@ilstu.edu(opens in new tab) to learn more.
ARCHAEODAY MINI CONFERENCE
9-11:30 AM | NOVEMBER 5, 2026 | ISU ALUMNI CENTER
- Stories from the field
- Presentations by archaeologists
- Hands-on activities with real ancient artifacts
- And more!
ROOTS OF INGENUITY: AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS OF THE ANCIENT AMERICAS
A LECTURE BY ARCHAEOLOGIST DR. ED BARNHART
6:30 P.M. | NOVEMBER 5, 2026 | ISU ALUMNI CENTER
EDWIN BARNHART, director of the Maya Exploration Center, has over thirty-five years of experience in Central, South, and North America as an archaeologist, an explorer, and an instructor. He has appeared in over a dozen documentaries and given presentations all over the world.
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