The Rockford Society, Archaeological Institute of America, invites the public to its next, free, in-person, multi-media presentation on archaeology, "The Mystery of the Imperial Roman Fountain – Puzzling and Provocative," on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 North Main Street, Rockford.

Please join us for a puzzling and provocative archaeological exploration. Dr. Kathryn Jasper, a history professor at Illinois State University and practicing archaeologist in central Italy, will present the mystery of the Massive Roman fountain in central Italy, away from Roman roads and towns. Dr. Jasper will explore who built the fountain near Lake Bolsena, and the purpose it served.

The public is invited to a free reception held immediately following each in-person presentation. Burpee Museum is handicapped-accessible and offers free parking. Additional free parking is also available next door at the Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main Street, Rockford.

The Rockford Society provides additional information on lectures, events, trips, and archaeological topics on the web at www.rockfordaia.org.