Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown is one of the country’s premiere on-site archaeological museums in the country and located along the Illinois River Road.
https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/
Dickson Mounds Museum describes the culture of Native Americans that lived in the area centuries ago. Located in the picturesque city of Lewistown, it’s a popular tourist and school destination and during the winter people come from miles around for sledding in the hills surrounding the museum.
Inside, you’ll find interactive exhibits and historically accurate tableaus depicting the early life of Native Americans and how they lived in the area. The original inhabitants of the area were nomadic hunter-gatherers that eventually settled in the area for the fishing and game available.
The Dickson Mounds area offers unique insights into the lifestyles of these early cultures and how they evolved through the centuries.
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