October 2025 CROSSWORD

ACROSS:

2. The purple, yellow, red, and orange colored “indian” corn is primarily referred to as ___ corn because of its hard kernels.
FLINT

7. The original excavator of the Dickson mounds, who was a chiropractor.
DONDICKSON

11. The ship that carried the Pilgrims to America
MAYFLOWER

13. This Illinois river valley site covers about how many years of human experience?
TWELVETHOUSAND

14. The term for Native dwellings of the Illinois tribes, typically made with wood and rush mats.
WIGWAM

15. Tree known for its brilliant red leaves in the fall.
MAPLE

DOWN:

1. Seasonal gathering where indian tribes share stories, dances, and music.
POWWOW

3. The state of Illinois is named after what historical Native American tribe?
ILLINIWEK

4. Popular gourd-based dessert served at Thanksgiving
PUMPKINPIE

5. Traditional homes of the Plains tribes made from buffalo hides and poles.
TIPI

6. Holiday celebrating gratitude and feasting in November
THANKSGIVING

8. The museum is located near the confluence of the Illinois and ____ Rivers.
SPOON

9. Native American who helped the Pilgrims grow crops
SQUANTO

10. The Native American tribe that celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims
WAMPANOAG

12. The museum is part of the Illinois State Museum system and is listed on the ____ Register of Historic Places.
NATIONAL