Angel Mounds is a 103 acre Mississippian village site which was occupied ca. A.D. 900-1450. It was the religious, cultural, social and economic center for the area. Between 1000 and 3000 people lived in the village. They built eleven earthen mounds with important buildings, such as the temple of chief's residence on top. They also built a stockade wall around the village. It is not known why the residents left the site.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| X | Videotape(s) |
| X | Film(s) |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| X | Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| X | Auditorium/Meeting Room |
| X | Emergency Services (first-aid) |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Closed mid-December through mid-March |
| Days of The Week Open: | Tuesday - Sunday from March 13 - December 16 |
| Site Hours: | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Donations accepted |
| Educational Admission Fees: | Donations |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 60 adults or 100 children at a time |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Limited |
| Other Services Available: | Air conditioning in the Interpretive Center |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| X | Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | ||||||
| X | Pre-Visit Package For Students | ||||||
| X | Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | ||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Lecture-45 minutes long |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Kite Day, 3rd Sunday in May; Native American Days, last weekend in September (full weekend-Fri-Sat-Sun) |
| Site location: | 8215 Pollack Ave |
| Organization administering the site: | IDNR-Div of Museums & Historic Sites |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 8215 Pollack Ave Evansville, IN 47715 |
| Phone: | (812) 853-3956 |
| Fax: | (812) 479-5783 |
| Email: | curator@angelmounds.org |
| Web site: | http://www.angelmounds.org |
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