Hi, folks! We now have definite dates for the Pilot Knob excavation. Dr.
Dasovich has chosen the weekend of October 18-19 and, if that weekend gets
rained out, we'll regroup and try for November 8-9. We'll need as much help as
we can get, but everyone is welcome regardless of excavation experience or
physical ability.

Remember, you don't need to commit to the entire weekend, or even a whole day,
for that matter. If you'd like to be a part of this project, please let me know
as soon as you can before Wednesday, October 1. My contact information is at the
bottom of my original message (below).

Looking forward to hearing from you soon,

Greg

--- "B.G. Paulus" <bgpaulus@...> wrote:
> I'm very pleased to announce that Dr. Steve Dasovich, the head of the
> Archaeological Services Division at SCI Engineering in St. Charles,
> has invited the Mound City Archaeological Society to participate in a
> excavation in Pilot Knob. Pilot Knob is in the northeastern corner of
> Iron County about 90 miles south of the St. Louis County Library
> Headquarters. It's also just a stone's throw from the highest point
> in the state, Taum Sauk Mountain. There's some beautiful scenery down
> there, to say the least.
>
> This project, which has no funding, is a continuation of a study of
> the Immanuel Lutheran Church and its relationship to the Battle of
> Pilot Knob in 1864. The excavation will take place over one weekend
> in September. The specific dates will be determined shortly depending
> on volunteer availablity and, of course, the weather.
>
> We need at least five volunteers for either Saturday, Sunday, or
> both. Carpooling will be available and you need not commit to both
> days, although there should be plenty of affordable lodging a couple
> of miles away in nearby Ironton if you want to spend Friday and/or
> Saturday nights there.
>
> Obviously, an enthusiastic response from our chapter will improve our
> chances of being invited to participate in similar activities in the
> future. Please contact me right away if you'd like to volunteer.
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> Speaking of volunteering, we still need a few more folks for our
> "Meet the Archaeologist" event at Crestwood Plaza next Saturday,
> August 23rd. Please let me know me as soon as you can if you can help
> in any way.
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>
> Thanks for your time and have a nice day,
>
> Greg
>
> Greg Paulus
> President, Mound City Archaeological Society
>
> 4484 Westminster Place
> Saint Louis, MO 63108-1813
>
> (314) 704-3507
>
> bgpaulus@...