Posted 1:49 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023

These three Woodland tradition spearpoints from the Woodland cultural tradition are about 1,000-2,000 years old. MVAC and UW-La Crosse archaeologists will be available to identify artifacts and answer questions about artifacts at the annual Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center Artifact Show from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Valley View Mall.

Annual event set at Valley View Mall

Experience the area’s long history during the annual UW-La Crosse Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center Artifact Show.

The Valley View Mall will once again be the location for viewing and identifying artifacts from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 4. MVAC and UWL archaeologists will be available to identify artifacts and answer questions. The event is free.

Local collectors can also display their personal collections during the show. Contact MVAC at 608.785.8454 or Jean Dowiasch to display artifacts.

Learn more about the show and other MVAC activities.


Area residents look at displays at a previous artifact show. This year’s Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center Artifact Show runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Valley View Mall. MVAC and UW-La Crosse archaeologists will be available to identify artifacts and answer questions.