During the intensive field program, students receive training in all aspects of archaeological fieldwork including mapping, soil description, excavation and recording techniques, and artifact identification and lab processing. No previous field experience is needed. The field school course will run for 5 weeks, from July 5-August 4, 2000. As in previous field seasons, there are also opportunities for volunteers to participate on the Cahokia Palisade Project. Volunteers may sign on for a couple of days, a weekend, a week, or longer.
Volunteers can participate in excavations at the site and in lab work.
The dates of the Cahokia Palisade Project 2000 field season are June 26 - August 4, 2000. The views and opinions expressed in this page are strictly those of the page author. The contents of this page have not been reviewed or approved by Henderson State University. See University Disclaimer Page .