KATHERINE DUNHAM ARCHIVES & MUSEUM

EAST ST. LOUIS, IL

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Katherine Dunham Archives & Museum in East St. Louis, Illinois is a museum dedicated to the memory of the late dancer, choreographer, and anthropologist Katherine Dunham. The museum, located in the historic East St. Louis neighborhood of Levee Town, features a permanent exhibit of Dunham’s life and works, as well as various rotating exhibits related to Dunham’s work and cultural heritage.

The museum was founded in 1999 in order to celebrate the legacy of Katherine Dunham and to promote the preservation of her works. It contains a variety of artifacts and documents related to her life and career, including photographs, manuscripts, costumes, and archival material.

The museum is committed to educating the public on Dunham’s life and works, as well as providing a space for the interpretation of Dunham’s cultural heritage. In addition to its permanent and rotating exhibits, the museum also offers educational programs and workshops for children, adults, and families.

The museum also works to promote the preservation of Dunham’s legacy and to honor her memory and achievements. It works in partnership with the Katherine Dunham Legacy Foundation and the Dunham Collection at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to ensure that Dunham’s works are preserved and accessible to the public. The Katherine Dunham Archives & Museum is open to the public for free and is a worthwhile destination for anyone interested in learning more about the life and work of Katherine Dunham.

KATHERINE DUNHAM ARCHIVES & MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EAST ST. LOUIS IL. US MID #8401700142

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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KATHERINE DUNHAM ARCHIVES & MUSEUM
532 N. TENTH ST.
EAST ST. LOUIS
IL
62201

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MID # 8401700142
Name KATHERINE DUNHAM ARCHIVES & MUSEUM
Alternate Name KATHERINE DUNHAM ARCHIVES & MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.616599, -90.161703
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 163
US Census Tract: 504600
US Census Block: 2025