Indigenous Heritage Day at HSMC Sept. 7
Join Historic St. Mary’s City for Indigenous Heritage Day on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10am to 4pm. The annual event will feature continuous demonstrations in the Woodland Indian Hamlet exhibit area of the outdoor museum.
Don’t miss the 1pm performance by Mark Tayac and the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers.
Mr. Tayac, hailing from Tayac Territory (Port Tobacco, MD), along with the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers, will deliver an engaging, educational, and colorful pow-wow-style show showcasing American Indian dance, drum, and song. The performance highlights American Indian history, culture, and traditions. Visitors are encouraged to participate in the interactive session suitable for community members of all ages.
Indigenous Heritage Day will be held outdoors, regardless of the weather.
Guests at the museum will also have the chance to learn various skills, such as crafting stone and bone tools, making corn husk dolls, creating leather bags, hide tanning, pottery, food preparation, and wampum making. These demonstrations will be available throughout the day for visitors to enjoy.
Cost: $10 for adults; $9 for seniors; $6 for youth (6-18); and free for those 5 and younger and HSMC museum members.
Admission includes access to all activities.
Admission will be available to purchase at HSMC Visitor Center at 18751 Hogaboom Lane in St. Mary’s City.
Call 240-895-4990 for more information.
