Hoxie Farm Site in Thornton

This talk will feature research in the Midwest’s Late Prehistoric period. Formal archaeological investigations began early in the 1900s, followed by the University of Chicago excavation. Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) fieldwork there began in 1999 and was completed in 2003. The final report was just completed in 2015. Doug Jackson, co-author of this report, will discuss the fortified village features (structures, hearths, post molds, pits, fortification ditches, and palisade). Unique features include small circular to oval semi-subterranean structures with no evidence of wall posts and a palisade with surrounding trenches. All interested persons are invited to attend this free program.