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Taste of ISM: The “American Elephant”

ISM-Springfield
European awareness of American mastodons occurred around the founding of our country. It was a time of conflict between scientific reason, religion, and westward expansion. Join Dr. Mel Pardi for a look into how the differing ideas on these mysterious giants reflect changes in scientific thought and American national identity. Over time, the mastodon has fallen out of the minds of national political leaders, but there are still plenty of mysteries surrounding this iconic animal and stories to be told.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
12:00 PM to 01:00 PM CST
Zoom
In addition to being in person this program will be streamed live over zoom. https://bit.ly/TasteISMDec18
Research and Collections Center
  • 1011 E. Ash Street
  • Springfield, Illinois 62703

Taste of ISM celebrates the work and passion of the team of the Illinois State Museum. You’re invited to join us for a lunch and learn style program where you’ll hear stories about art, history, science, and the magical world of museums. You are welcome to bring your lunch to eat during the program, but lunch is not provided.

This program will take place in-person at the ISM Research and Collection Center. This program will also be streamed over Zoom at https://bit.ly/TasteISMDec18. For more information, please contact dnr.ism.events@illinois.gov or (217) 782-5955.

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502 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0979

Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sun: Noon – 4:30 p.m.

Closed: New Year's Day,
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