# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Excavating Fort St. Joseph
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Fort St. Joseph, first established as a mission in the 1680s by French Jesuits, was one of the earliest European settlements in the western Great Lakes region. By the 18th century, the Fort had become an important link in the chain of similar frontier settlements that staked out the far reaches of New France; for almost 80 years, French priests, enlisted men and traders lived at Fort St. Joseph in close contact with Native groups also living in the area, specifically the Potawatomi and Miami.

Archaeological investigations at Fort St. Joseph have unearthed thousands of religious, military, and domestic artifacts, revealing details about the people who once occupied this frontier outpost. Excavations and collection-based research are conducted by the staff and student participants of the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project, a partnership between Western Michigan University and the City of Niles. Erika Hartley, Director of the Project, will discuss the archaeological work occurring at the fort and will share a presentation showcasing the dig.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/excavating-fort-st-joseph/200029907285709
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Galesburg
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 188 E Michigan Ave, Galesburg, MI, United States, Michigan 49053
- **lat**: 42.28863
- **long**: -85.41428
- **full address**: 188 E Michigan Ave, Galesburg, MI, United States, Michigan 49053

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Excavating Fort St. Joseph
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Excavating Fort St. Joseph being held?
  - **A:** Excavating Fort St. Joseph takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 188 E Michigan Ave, Galesburg, MI, United States, Michigan 49053.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Excavating Fort St. Joseph?
  - **A:** Excavating Fort St. Joseph is organized by Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library.

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