[OR_Archaeology] OAS Lecture

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News Release
August 16, 2016

For Release: Immediately

Portland, OR- Mound Building Mississippian Culture in the Eastern Woodlands -
Free Archaeology Talk at OMSI

            Dr. John Kelly of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri will kick off the Oregon Archaeological Society's 2016-2017 lecture series on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. His lecture, "Mississippian Culture and the Origins of Urbanism in the Eastern Woodlands of North America" will focus on what archaeologists call Mississippian Culture (about AD 1050). Beginning with the ancient city of Cahokia, Kelly will examine the larger Mississippian world and its role in understanding the beginnings of urbanism in Eastern North America.

            The rediscovery of a significant Mississippian mound center in East St. Louis, is part of a project Kelly is now involved with. Portions of eight mounds have been identified as well as numerous prehistoric buildings and other features related to this once vibrant center.  Preservation efforts of the site are being conducted in conjunction with the Archaeological Conservancy and Heart Lands Conservancy.

            The free, public presentation is at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). OMSI is located at 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. A general business meeting begins at 7 PM, followed by the lecture at about 7:45 PM. Please visit www.oregonarchaeological.org<http://www.oregonarchaeological.org> or call 503-727-3507 for more information.

About the Oregon Archaeological Society

                        Founded in 1951, the Oregon Archaeological Society (OAS) is one of the oldest and largest archaeological groups in the country. OAS is a 501c3 non-profit whose primary mission is to educate the public and promote an interest in archaeology. OAS hosts free public archaeology lectures on the first Tuesday of the month (Jan-May/September-Dec) at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Talks and membership are open to the public. For more information, visit www.oregonarchaeological.org<http://www.oregonarchaeological.org>.

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Photos & Captions:
- Mississippian Mound
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- Mississippian Statuette
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