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Imagine upending your life, packing all of your possessions into a dugout canoe and traveling over 500 miles up the Mississippi River to make a home in a new place. 1000 years ago, Mississippian people did just that, making their journey from Cahokia to what is now Trempealeau, Wisconsin. The TRIP project illustrates what recent archaeological research has uncovered about these bold adventurers of the past. For the Mississippians, just as for travelers today, Trempealeau was a DESTINATION. How did Mississippians live?
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Interested in digging deeper into Trempealeau's past? Want to incorporate the archaeology of the region into your curriculum?
The activities below were designed for teachers, families, and individuals who want to explore these topics further. They aim to help you think about themes, emphasize important points and delve into the archaeology of Trempealeau's past. |
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Funding for the Trempealeau Interpretive Path was provided by the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment and the Morgridge Center for Public Service at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; the County and Town of Trempealeau; the Friends of Perrot State Park; the Trempealeau Lions Club; Trempealeau Chamber of Commerce; the Trempealeau Heritage Society, Inc.; and many local citizens. |
