Cahokia Mounds – Collinsville, Illinois
The Interpretation of the Cahokia site focuses on its uniqueness as an urban center, or a city. It is the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico and was a religious, political, economic and cultural center.
Interpretive Center Information
The Interpretive Center Gallery is self-guided.
Volunteers are available to answer visitor questions.
Open Wednesday-Sunday, Sept. 5, 2007 – April 13, 2008;
closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Open 7 Days a Week, April 14 – September 1, 2008
Closed New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, Presidents Day, Columbus Day, General Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Admission
There is no admission fee, but the suggested donation is
$2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.
This U.N. World Heritage Site shelters the remains of an ancient city where a Mississippian Indian culture once flourished from 700 to 1400 A.D. before mysteriously disappearing. Sixty-eight of the original 120 earthen mounds have been preserved on the 4,000-acre site. Stop at the interpretive center before tackling the 100-foot-tall Monks Mound, which is the largest pre-historic earthen mound in the New World.
Location: 30 Ramey St., Collinsville, IL
Phone: 618-346-5160
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The highlight of Cahokia Mounds is the climb to the top of Monks Mound, 156 steps, where the leader of the historic Native American’s lived. Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center is a good place to cool off on a hot summer day, start your tour with the 17 minute film. Guided outdoor tours are available during summer, but they always have taped tours, guide books, or IPOD. The IPODS are not an app, but a rental for $5. Check out the web site for hours, as they some times change due to budget cuts. Only thing not available is food, so pack your picnic and ask to use the patio or picnic area. Great place to get perspective on America prior to 1492! And Don’t go to Cahokia IL —it’s in Collinsville, IL.