Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mounds Historical Park Tour
| Dates: | May 26, 2023 |
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| Meets: | F from 10:00 AM to 12 N |
| Location: | Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mounds |
| Cost: | $10.00 |
Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.
Please note: this course requires membership in 2022-2023 Annual Membership OLLI or 2022 OLLI SUMMER MEMBERSHIP or 2023 OLLI SUMMER MEMBERSHIP or Membership Dues Fall Only
With the Park's Volunteers
Date: Friday, May 26, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Place: Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mounds Historical Park, 9098 West
County Road 825 North, Fairbanks, IN
Cost: $10
RSVP: May 18, 2023
The Miami Indians of Indiana called the Wabash River, “Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi” which translates to “The reflective waters of the Wabash River”, which was a reference to the glistening reflective qualities of the river bottom that in places consisted of sandstone. According to historical records and archaeological research, this cultural Mound
site appears to date back to the Late Woodland Era, A.D. 500- 1650, pre-European contact. Records show the Miami, Wea, Piankashaw, Kickapoo, Delaware, and Shawnee tribes were present along the river hunting and trading what is now the Wabash Valley. OLLI members will meet at this historic site for a tour, history lesson, and drum ceremony. Wear comfortable shoes as the terrain is uneven.
| Fee: | $10.00 |
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Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mounds
Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mounds Histocial Park9098 West County Road 825 North
Fairbanks, IN
Phil Ewoldsen