Southeastern Indians Heritage Program at the Atlanta History Center on November 17, 20122
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the Atlanta History Center this November with exhibition and family program offerings. On Saturday, November 17, spend a day exploring history, culture, and family fun during the annual Southeastern Indians Heritage Program.
Uncover memories of the Southeastern Native American heritage and culture through a variety of craft demonstrations, performances, and discussions led by Native American artists and experts. Featured activities cover the eras from primitive to trade and include storytelling, demonstrations, and discussions about tool making, commerce and trade, hide tanning, fire making, games, and traditional crafts, such as pottery.
WHAT: Southeastern Indians Heritage Program, Atlanta History Center’s annual family program
WHEN: Saturday, November 17, 2012; 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE: Atlanta History Center; 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
ADMISSION: This program is free to members; included with general admission for nonmembers. For information or to purchase admission tickets, please visit AtlantaHistoryCenter.com/Family or call 404.814.4000.
SUPPORT: Funding for this program is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of Fulton County Arts Council.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- UGA’s Toli Team demonstrates the traditional Native American stickball game
- Demonstrations and discussions on tool making, hide tanning, fire making, and crafts
- Discussions on Native American commerce and trade
- Immersive experiences for all ages exploring the Trail of Tears
- Self-guided tours of the exhibition, Native Lands: Indians and Georgia
- Native American storytelling
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