> Sunday, September 25, 2005, Noon to 5 p.m.
>
> IMPORTANT NOTE! SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 IS THE CORRECT DATE (some
> earlier publications/announcements may have given a different,
> incorrect date).
>
> This important village site was visited by Marquette and Jolliet
> on June 25, 1673. Come join us for tours of the excavations, an
> atlatl contest, flintknapping, and free food (bison burgers, fish,
> a corn dish, desserts, and drinks). Visitors are welcome to bring
> collections for display or to consult with archaeologists for
> identification. A number of area collections will be on display.
>
> Illiniwek Village State Historic Site is located in northeast
> Clark County just south of St. Francisville. Watch for highway
> signs along Highway 27 that direct traffic onto a gravel road
> north of the intersection with Highway 136.
>
> For information about the site contact Battle of Athens State
> Historic Site at (660) 877-3871. For more information about state
> parks and historical sites, visit http://www.mostateparks.com/ .