Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA

Event details Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Conservation World Type: Exhibition About this event General Events Calendar home Calendar search Share on Facebook Tweet Email add to calendar contact add an event General Events Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA Discover Illinois Archaeology at the Illinois State Fair with the IAAA Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Conservation World Exhibition Sponsor Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology Registration Registration Originating Calendar Illinois State Archaeological Survey Calendar Stop by Conservation World at the Illinois State Fair and learn what archaeology is and how archaeologists have uncovered and preserved Illinois' history through informative banners and displays. This year’s booth highlights historic archaeology , featuring posters that showcase important sites including Brooklyn, Macktown, New Philadelphia, and more. Visitors of all ages can explore hands-on activities, provided by Illinois State Archaeological Survey, that offer a closer look at archaeological artifacts and what they can tell us about the past. And don’t miss this year’s big unveiling! Scan a QR code with your smartphone or tablet to explore the newly updated People of the Past and discover even more about the people, places, and stories that make up Illinois’ archaeological heritage. Official event details: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7/33557812