Rock River Archaeological Society

Rock River Archaeological Society Archived newsletters are found on this page, posted under "Notes." They had previously been displayed on our blog, which has been discontinued.

The Rock River Archaeological Society was organized in August 1998 for the purpose of studying the rich Native American cultural and archaeological history of the upper Rock River area, including Horicon Marsh and extending throughout southern Wisconsin. Through regularly scheduled meetings, field trips and special events, members develop a better understanding and deeper appreciation of the archaeological history and current research on native American cultures in southern Wisconsin. This society aims to provide activities for artifact collectors, amateur and professional archaeologists, and persons interested in Wisconsin's Native American History. We encourage families and youth to join in appreciating and studying these many areas of interest. Members will be offered the opportunity to become involved in field research and preservation of our cultural resources in Wisconsin and beyond.

Tomorrow night!!!
09/15/2026

Tomorrow night!!!

09/12/2026
09/12/2026
Sharing a bit of history...https://www.facebook.com/share/p/196gvWeWQC/
09/12/2026

Sharing a bit of history...

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/196gvWeWQC/

Restored and colorized photo. Dodge County Historical Society Archives. Photograph titled on the back: Wood Bridge Indians. Horicon WI. Winnebago (Ho-Chunk). Wood Bridge is the geographic area to the south of Horicon by the old S Road bridge. Not a tribal name.

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09/11/2026

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Last speaker of the season!!!Free Event Wednesday September 16 at 7pmSpeaker Bio:Kurt Sampson is a museum curator with o...
09/09/2026

Last speaker of the season!!!

Free Event

Wednesday September 16 at 7pm

Speaker Bio:
Kurt Sampson is a museum curator with over 20 years of experience and an archaeologist with over 30 years of experience in Wisconsin archaeological research focused on various historical themes and Native American burial mounds and ceremonial sites in the state and surrounding region. He is a past President of the Wisconsin Archeological Society, a member of the Wisconsin Archeological Survey, Administrator of the Effigy Mounds Initiative, and the Director and Curator of the Museum for the Dodge County Historical Society Museum. He holds dual BS Degrees in Archaeological Studies and History from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, and an MS Degree in Anthropology, with a focus in archaeology and cultural anthropology; and a graduate certificate from the Museum Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. He grew up in Cedarburg near Lizard Mound County Park, where he first discovered his interest in history, archaeology, and Indian mounds. He is a 1987 graduate of Cedarburg High School. He currently lives in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, with his wife Kristine. He has two children, Gabriel and Emma Sampson.
He is the author and creator of numerous museum exhibits, articles, and research papers. Kurt is also the co-author of the book titled Indian Mounds of the Horicon Marsh and Upper Rock River. & Patterns Found in Effigy Mounds Groups as a Symbol System

09/07/2026
Another photo from Carl Reinemann's recent Horicon Hustle talk in August.Photo Credit One Shot at History
09/05/2026

Another photo from Carl Reinemann's recent Horicon Hustle talk in August.

Photo Credit One Shot at History

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N7725 State Road 28
Horicon, WI
53032

Telephone

920-387-7893

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