The Sauk Trail Archeological Society is a chapter of the Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology. Members of the society share a common interest in archaeology. We are amateurs, professionals, students, and educators working together to research, promote, and protect history in and around McHenry County, Illinois. We are opposed to the destruction, unauthorized excavation, or looting of archaeological sites and actively discourage commercialism in archaeological artifacts.
SAUK TRAIL CROSSING ILLINOIS
SAUK TRAIL NAME
Our society's name comes from the Native American trail that runs through Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.
ORIGIN OF THE SOCIETY
The Sauk Trail chapter was founded as an avocational archaeological group in 1982. Founding members included Ders Anderson, Alice Berkson, Ken Fisk, Cookie Hirn, Jim Hoffman, Bob Jeske, Nancy Marcotte, Craig Pfannkuche,
Bob Schmidt, and Bob Stanonik .
Bob Schmidt, and Bob Stanonik .
SAUK TRAIL OFFICERS
Lucas Howser - President
Kathleen Porth - Vice President
Jay Martinez - Treasurer
Brice Alt - Secretary
Kathleen Porth - Vice President
Jay Martinez - Treasurer
Brice Alt - Secretary
