The CH Nash Museum at Chucalissa is a prehistoric American Indian archaeological site dating back to the 15th century. The site was occupied, abandoned and reoccupied several times throughout its history, spanning from 1000 to 1550 A.D. The museum, named after its founding directory, curates and extensive collection of artifacts recovered during a 40-year period of systematic excavations. The site features a Mississippian mound complex, nature trail and arboretum, hands-on archaeology lab, and exhibits that explore the history and life-ways of Native Americans of the historic and and prehistoric southeastern United States. The complex is open for all who want to understand the science of archaeology, and gain a broader understanding of the field. Prehistory of the Mid-South and contemporary Southeastern Indian cultures are covered.
Chucalissa (pronounced choo-kah-le-sa) is a place with much history, and today is the site of the Chucalissa Archaeological Museum, which every year holds a Southeastern Indian Heritage Festival.
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