FRANK’S HILL IN MUSCODA, WI OPEN TO PUBLIC FOR EQUINOX EVENT Bid a fond farewell to summer and welcome fall by attending an event at Frank’s Hill in southern Richland County on Sunday, September 21st, as the autumnal equinox will be observed amidst the ancient effigy mounds and calendar mounds. The public is invited to gather at Frank’s Hill near Muscoda to view the sunrise or sunset or to visit the site during the day to see the mounds and the grand vista. The event is subject to suitable weather conditions. A short hike will be required to the top of the hill that offers a stunning view of the lower Wisconsin River valley. Participants should arrive by 6:30 p.m. to view the sunset. A campfire will be available for sharing stories. Volunteers from the Three Eagles Foundation and Cultural Landscape Legacies are expected to be on hand in the evening to discuss the effigy mounds found in the vicinity. Frank’s Hill is located 2 miles west of Muscoda near the intersection of Hwy. 60 and Hwy. 193. David Martin, trustee for the Frank Shadewald estate, said, “Frank thoroughly enjoyed sharing the hill and the mounds with others and used the equinox and solstice events as reasons to invite the public to the site. He clearly would have wanted these observances to continue so, to honor Frank’s memory, we will hold a fall equinox event again this year. Whether you are interested in the stunning colors of the sunset, the spectacular view, the intriguing archeology or the serenity of the site, all are welcome to attend.” Frank’s Hill is on the National Register of Historic Places. A group of unique effigy mounds is situated on the east ridge where the event will occur. Across Hwy. 193 lies the west ridge where a line of small conical mounds, thought to be calendar mounds, is situated. The site offers a panoramic vista of the area which once contained the highest concentration of bird effigy mounds found anywhere in the world. The mounds are thought to have been built during the Late Woodland period one thousand or more years ago. To learn more about the equinox event or for directions, contact Dave Martin at (608) 739-4198.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 21:35:46 +0000
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