Meetings are free and open to the public. The Chicago Archaeological Society is a chapter of the IAAA, founded to unite all persons interested in the archaeology of Illinois - amateurs, professionals, students, and educators. The purposes of the association are preserving prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, information, and artifacts; encouraging and participating in scientific investigations and research; and fostering constructive public and governmental attitudes toward the archaeo …

Meet others in your local area interested in the history of Chicago's northwest side neighborhoods. We will accomplish this through discussion at meetings, public tours and events, and dissemination of historical documents and photos though publications. Additionally, we desire to collaborate with others in the community to continue to maintain and preserve the history of our collective neighborhoods. By linking the past with the present and the future, we will provide awareness and create …

As a group, we are interested in learning more and freely discussing all aspects of the American Civil War. Monthly Programs cover a wide range of possibilities - Battles, Notable Officers, political debates, tactics, Admirals, Battleships, Special Units, railroads, medicine, special people ( women, children, Indians, etc. ), Foreign events and policies. If it had an effect on the Civil War, we want to investigate it. If you have a curiosity about or just a desire to learn more about the America …