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Effigy Mounds National Monument
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1950s

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Supt. Berrett and son, Administrative Assistant Jackie Lamb - 8th Anniversary - Press Photo - October 1957

How to donate to the park: Thank you for your interest. Your donation will enhance the programs and activities to protect park resources and provide visitor services for Effigy Mounds National Monument. Philanthropic contributions continue to make a significant difference and we welcome and are grateful for your support.

Donated funds help pay for programs and extra rangers at HawkWatch, the park's Teacher-Ranger, and more...

...There are several ways of supporting Effigy Mounds NM. Donations may be made for a specific purpose or unrestricted either directly to the park or directly to the Effigy Mounds Fund at the National Park Foundation.

The monument is able to accept direct donations. If you are interested in donating directly to the park you may contact the monument Superintendent by phone at 563-873-3491 or e-mail. A donation box is located in the visitor center, or donations may be sent to Phyllis Ewing, Superintendent, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151 HWY 76, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146

In addition, Congress established the National Park Foundation (NPF) in 1967 to provide private citizens an official, tax-deductible way to make gifts to the support national parks. NPF helps individual parks attract philanthropic gifts by encouraging those who feel a deep appreciation for a park to express their support.

National Park Foundation
C/O Effigy Mounds National Monument
1201 Eye Street, NW
Suite 550B
Washington, D.C. 20005

Checks should be made payable to: "Effigy Mounds Fund REFMA"

Bird Mounds: Effigy Mounds National Monument today - is a sacred site to many American Indians.  

Did You Know?
Effigy Mounds National Monument is located in territory that was hotly contested by Indians and the American government. In 1832, the U.S. forced the Sauk and Fox tribes to cede land south of the “Neutral Ground” along the Mississippi River, which included the lands of the present National Monument.

Last Updated: September 23, 2009 at 14:18 EST