Illinois Foundation for Frontier Studies home page

Supporting research of the colonial and frontier period of Illinois History (1673-1840)
IFFS P.O. Box 1834 Springfield, IL 62705

The Under the Prairie Museum

We Regret to Announce the Closure
of the Museum, as of August 1.

Declining attendance has forced the Sangamo Archaeological Center to close the Under the Prairie exhibits to the public. The museum was intended to be supported by the public that it served, but the sharp decline in museum attendance nationwide has taken its toll locally. For those of you who have supported the museum, we thank you.

We encourage EVERYONE to support any and all forms of independent exhibits, services, and businesses!
Remember, all of the small things that enhance your community require your participation and engagement.
Take nothing for granted....

- Robert Mazrim

IFFS and the Illinois State Historical Society have
placed a marker at the site of Wanborough.

Pictures from the New Salem Archaeological Tour click here

Click here for available issues of "The Feature" newsletter.

Wanborough - A page with some links to background information
See also the Summer 2005 edition of "The Feature".

Memberships in IFFS are available.
Contact Curtis Mann at the Lincoln Library or via e-mail
Memberships are $30 per individual for which members will
receive the newsletter, The Feature, invitations to lectures and
special events sponsored by the Foundation.

The Illinois Foundation for Frontier Studies