Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site

"I find the Mound Builders fascinating. In fact, there really isn't much to see here, except a couple of mounds, the museum, and these anthropomorphic trees. Enjoy the show!"

"Drive in, park and buy tickets at the visitors center. The young ladies who work here are very knowledgeable about the site and the general area - they had a history of the corn snake that lives there, were enthusiastic about it's shed 'skin', could tell you all about the site and where to see things in the general area. The small museum is chock-full of fascinating information and artifacts. An unassuming site that is a lovely surprise."

"It was Wonderful. I even Danced with Chickasaw Women. I am part Choctaw. They are our Sister Tribe."

"The park is located along the Mississippi river on the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, and along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Route. So much history to explore. A Native American village once occupied the site of Wickliffe Mounds, about A.D. 1100 to 1350. Here, people of the Mississippian culture built earthen mounds and permanent houses around a central plaza overlooking the Mississippi River. Today, this Native American archaeological site features mounds surrounded by abundant wildlife, museum exhibits, a walking trail, welcome center, a gift shop and picnic areas. Open to the public since 1932, the museum exhibits excavated features with displays of Mississippian pottery, stone tools, artifacts and artwork showcasing their way of life and the archaeological history of Native American tribes in Kentucky. Visitors have a spectacular view of the bluff area on top of the Ceremonial Mound, the largest mound on the site. Special exhibits, hands-on displays, events, demonstrations and educational programs occur at various times throughout the year. For example, an annual family fun event is the popular Archaeology Day, an event held each September for Kentucky Archaeology Month. Scientific archaeological research through Murray State University has revealed important information about the Mississippian people here at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site. This registered archaeological site (15BA4) is on the National Register of Historic Places, and a Kentucky Archaeological Landmark. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site is an Interpretive Center on the Mississippi River’s Great River Road National Scenic Byway and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Auto Tour Route."

"Interesting historic site if you're in the area. We happened to stop here and enjoyed a picnic on the grounds, short walk on the nature trail and a stroll through the museum. Everything is well organized with informative signage and markers for the past archeological digs. The only downside is that the staff locked the museum and gift shop doors (without warning) for their lunch while we were still there, so we had to wait about 15 min for them to come back out and re-open the museum."