The Rockford Society, Archaeological Institute of America, invites the public to its next free, in-person, multi-media presentation on archaeology, on Tuesday, March 18, at Burpee Museum of Natural History. Guest speaker maritime archaeologist Kendra Kennedy of the Wisconsin Historical Society will discuss "Wooden Sailing Ships of the Great Lakes."

Please join us for an evening of maritime archaeology. Kendra Kennedy will present research on the wooden sailing ships of Wisconsin and Illinois, featuring shipwrecks of nine double centerboard vessels in Wisconsin and Illinois waters, several of which can be viewed by beginner scuba divers, snorkelers, and paddlers!

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.