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Green County – Its First History
June 20 @ 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Discover the earliest history of Green County before the advent of the white settlers in the 1830s. View archaelogial and historical artifacts of private collectors – like Steve & Janet Gobeli and Jim Beer. Also presentations on archaeology, flint knapping, the 1832 Blackhawk War and more. Throughout the day before and after the presentations, Brian Diehl will be demonstrating “The Art of Flint Knapping”. Suggested donation $2.
10 AM – Kevin Akemann presents Green County Archaeology: From Wool Mammoths to Lead Badgers
1 PM – Patrick Jung presents Green County on the Eve of the White Settlement – 1815 to 1832: Native People, Lead Mining, and Conflict