Angel Mounds State Historic Site

Angel Mounds State Historic Site Discover the metropolis of the Mississippian Native American culture at this 600-acre site. Accounts are moderated by the marketing and communication staff.
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See our community guidelines in the "About" section under "Details about you." About 500 to 700 years ago, the area we now call Angel Mounds State Historic Site was a thriving Mississippian Indian town. Built between A.D. 1050 and 1400, the town was occupied by 1,000 plus inhabitants until its abandonment around 1450. Throughout that time, it was the largest settlement in Indiana; it served as the

center of trade, government and religion for smaller satellite communities within a 70-mile radius. In 1938 the 575 acres that comprise Angel Mounds State Historic Site were purchased by the Indiana Historical Society with financial assistance from Eli Lilly. Nine years later the Indiana Historical Society transferred ownership to the State of Indiana. It is now managed and interpreted by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, while the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University is responsible for excavations and research on the site. Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Social Media Community Guidelines
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What a beautiful and peaceful morning here at Angel Mounds!
05/28/2026

What a beautiful and peaceful morning here at Angel Mounds!

05/24/2026
Join us at Angel Mounds this afternoon anytime between 2-4pm to try out archery, atlatls, and blow gun. Tickets availabl...
05/23/2026

Join us at Angel Mounds this afternoon anytime between 2-4pm to try out archery, atlatls, and blow gun. Tickets available at the door!

https://www.indianamuseum.org/event/indigenous-skills-series-hunting-archery-atlatls-and-blow-guns/?fbclid=IwVERFWAR-dCVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeBlF0J6g65CrDyvZoMOkjXeq1BSkgfmbV_CLEDrdhJH1l5E07LiNKdjlIWjw_aem_TO3vgV8E9zskLP64pFp3SQ

In May, we’ll get hands-on with ancient hunting techniques, archery supplies, atlatls, blow guns and targets. Come learn, create and connect!

Come out tomorrow night at Angel Mounds to learn how to weave a beginner basket! Learn about the history of baskets and ...
05/20/2026

Come out tomorrow night at Angel Mounds to learn how to weave a beginner basket! Learn about the history of baskets and create your own to take home with you! Tickets are available at the door. https://www.indianamuseum.org/event/beginner-basket-weaving-class/?fbclid=IwVERFWAR67yZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe-SXJ2pnvcEKb392i_0LDrxU65bnXtj8K68otTmGZiciCLSjbQP2zpp6ZS74_aem_eXfvFwUtlnqR6zim8D6ijg

Make your own round reed basket and discover how baskets were utilized at Angel Mounds at our very first basket weaving class for beginners.

Join us at Angel Mounds tomorrow at 11 AM for our Scavenger Hunt through the Martin Trail! We will work to identify tree...
05/15/2026

Join us at Angel Mounds tomorrow at 11 AM for our Scavenger Hunt through the Martin Trail! We will work to identify trees, spot local plant life, and look for tracks of the animals that live around the mounds during this relaxing morning hike.

To register, please follow the link below:

https://www.indianamuseum.org/event/martin-trail-scavenger-hunt/

Had a great visit from this school yesterday!
05/15/2026

Had a great visit from this school yesterday!

05/14/2026

Flower arrangement call is cancelled for this evening. Hopefully we will reschedule in the future!

Address

8215 Pollack Avenue
Evansville, IN
47715

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18128533956

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