This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Dig simulates archeology to teach Cedar Rapids history
At the Indian Creek Nature Center a mock archaeological dig involved 12 participants who unearthed a badger skull nails from a pioneer trapper and Oneota pottery. Artifacts were planted to mimic a real dig and later mapped for cultural interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Nature Center
Nature Center
Barb Binhammer
Cedar Rapids
Binhammer
Rose Vasquez
Knollwood Drive
Betty Jo Dake
Linden Drive