US-IL: Noble-Wieting Excavation (IFR)
2026 season ended, check back for 2027. This listing is kept for reference. Dates and costs below are from the 2026 season; the project may run again with new details.
Explore how indigenous groups came together during a particularly turbulent period in North America’s history. This program investigates the 13th-15th century Noble-Wieting site in Illinois, where the Langford and Mississippian cultural groups formed a unique shared community during an era of climate stress, migration, and social upheaval. As a participant in this archaeology field school, you’ll help uncover new insights about daily life at this remarkable settlement during a time of uncertaint
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Heyworth, Illinois, Usa |
| Period | 13th-15th century |
| Dates / season | June 1 – July 10, 2026 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | April 1, 2026 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | 8 semester (12 quarter) - anticipated |
| Accommodation | Students will stay together in a large shared house in Champaign, featuring six bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, and a common area for relaxing after fieldwork. Rooms are shared, with two students per room. The house includes on-street and rear parking but does not have laundry fac |
| Last checked | 2026-10-26 |
Details are copied from the source listing and may change. Always confirm cost, dates and accommodation with the project director.