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  Native American Foodways   

Native American Foodways

  • Location: ISM Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown
  • Date: Sunday, November 04, 2012, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Dickson Mounds Museum presents Native American Foodways on Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.  This free event will illustrate how ancient Native Americans acquired, processed, and stored their food with an emphasis on the technology used to do so.  Whether food was gathered, hunted, or cultivated, ancient Native Americans used innovative means to accomplish these tasks.  Visitors will enjoy a variety food demonstrations throughout the afternoon and they will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities. 
 
The event will be held outdoors weather permitting.  Please dress appropriately.  In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved indoors.  Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

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