History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons

Schedule

Tue Apr 14 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Allerton Park & Retreat Center | Monticello, IL

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Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park before the Allerton family?
About this Event

Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area at a special History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons on Tuesday, April 14 from 5-6 p.m. in the .

Archaeologist Brian Adams will speak about the Native Americans and early settlers who lived on the land that is now Allerton and highlight the sites of archaeological significance within the Park’s borders.

A cash bar will be available.

$7/person. All sales are final.

Learn more about the space where your course will take place . If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email Sarah at [email protected].

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.

About the instructor

Brian Adams is a retired Associate Research Scientist in Archaeology at the . Brian has conducted archaeological research around the world and all over the state of Illinois, including at Allerton Park. He is also active in local historic preservation efforts and has successfully nominated historic buildings for local landmark status as well as inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.

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, offers focusing on . All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.

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Where is it happening?

Allerton Park & Retreat Center, 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, United States

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USD 9.31

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