MIAMI INDIAN HERITAGE DAYS
The History Center presents Miami Indian Heritage Days and it began on Saturday, May 2 at the Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne.
Learn about the lasting heritage of the Miami and other regional Native American groups. Local artists, performers, and speakers will be featured the first Saturday of the month from May to November from 1-4pm.
The Chief Richardville House or Akima Pinsiwa Awiiki, is recognized as the oldest Native American structure in the Midwest.
Admission to Miami Indian Heritage Days includes a guided tour of this National Historic Landmark.
“Medicine Woman Drum” kicked-off the season on Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. The group’s performances demonstrated the significance of drumming, singing and dancing in Miami society.
Admission for each Saturday event is $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. History Center members and children ages 5 and under are free.
The remaining schedule includes:
June 6 – Miami Dancing with Kayla Godfrey
July 4 – Then and Now: Tools of the Miami with Craig Arnold and George Strack
August 1- Miami Beadwork with Katrina Mitten
September 5 – Miami Harvest: Edible and Usable Plants and Materials with Dani Tippmann
October 3 – Wikiami Cattail Matting with M.I.A.M.I (Miami Indian Alliance of Miami Indians)
November 7
10-5pm
November 8
12-4pm
Traders Days: Traditional Miami and regional tribes’ crafts, goods, and wares for sale, as well as hands-on demonstrations and interactive educational programs.
Free to the public.
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