The Late Woodland people of the Upper Midwest used the topography and other natural features to create vast ceremonial landscapes.  The effigy landscapes of this region are unique.  Beautiful photography of the effigy mounds of the Upper Midwest, largely concentrated in Wisconsin, will accompany this program.

Robert A. Birmingham will present material which is included in the recently published book, Ancient Effigy Mound Landscapes of Upper Midwestern North America (Nov. 2024). Birmingham co-authored this work along with current Wisconsin State Archaeologist, Amy L Rosebrough.  Bob Birmingham served as the Wisconsin State Archaeologist from 1989 - 2004, finishing his career teaching Anthropology at UW-Waukesha.  Amy L. Rosebrough received her Ph.D. in 2010 from University of Wisconsin - Madison and became Wisconsin State Archaeologist in 2013.  The position is affiliated with the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison.