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Welcome winter at Cahokia Mounds: Solstice sunrise and site insights

Guests can participate in a discussion and discovery about the significance of the site.
Credit: KSDK

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill — With the official start of winter just days away, many people will be heading to the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site to observe the winter solstice. 

5 On Your Side Photojournalist Doug Howell explores the world heritage site, just a few miles east of downtown St. Louis. a

You'll need to bundle up if you'd like to welcome the official start of winter at the Cahokia Mounds. 

The winter solstice sunrise observance will take place at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Woodhenge site just west of Monks Mound. Guests can participate in a discussion and discovery about the significance of the site. 

Click here to learn more about the event. 

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