The public is invited to Frank’s Hill in southern Richland County to observe the setting sun on the longest of day of the year. The summer solstice will occur at 11:54 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20th. The public is welcome to visit the hill on June 20th to say farewell to the last sunset of spring or on June 21st to view the first sunset of summer. Early risers also may enjoy the glorious sunrises from the site. Weather permitting, the...
Read MoreBid farewell to winter and welcome spring by observing the vernal equinox amongst the ancient effigy mounds at Frank’s Hill near Muscoda. The Three Eagles Foundation will welcome people to observe the sunrises and sunsets from Saturday through Monday, March 18th to 20th, in recognition of the changing of the seasons. Spring officially begins at 5:28 a.m. on Monday, March 20th. Frank’s Hill will be open to the public for self-guided...
Read MoreThe public is invited to Frank’s Hill in southern Richland County on Wednesday, December 21st, when the setting sun on the shortest of day of the year will be viewed from a small knoll peppered with effigy mounds in southern Richland County. The property is located on STH 193 just off STH 60 a few miles west of Muscoda and has been the site of many solstice and equinox gatherings in the past. Weather permitting, area residents are...
Read MoreFRANK’S HILL OPEN TO PUBLIC FOR EQUINOX EVENT MUSCODA…..Frank’s Hill, an effigy mound site in southern Richland County, will be open to the public on Thursday, September 22nd, for observance of the autumnal equinox. Equinox means “equal day and night” and on September 22nd will mark the end of summer and beginning of fall. Everyone is invited to gather at Frank’s Hill near Muscoda to view the sunrise or sunset or to visit the...
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