30th Annual Native American Days This Weekend at Angel Mounds

September 21 through 23 marks the 30th annual Native American Days at Angel Mounds State Historic Site. Family-friendly fun and entertainment will be abundant during the weekend tradition of celebrating Native American heritage.

Tickets for the event are $6 per adult and $3 per child, 2 and under are free. Families will see professional demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities, take a hay ride around the site and listen to Native American music and storytelling, among other events throughout each day. Attendees will also have a chance to browse and purchase Native American art, jewelry and other hand-made crafts. All purchases from Native American Vendors help support the Native American community throughout the region.

Visit Native American Days on Friday from 9am-1pm...Saturday from 9am-7pm...or Sunday from 9am-5pm. Other activities include:

• Music, Dancing, and Storytelling
• Native Tool Technology
• Plains Beadwork
• Flint Knapping
• Earthenware Pottery
• Drum Construction
• Gourd and Shell Carving
• Finger Weaving
• Archery
• Dugout Canoe
• Native Gardening and Foods
• Atlatl (ancient spear throwing device)
• Children's Games
• Guided Hayride Tours
• Archaeology Presentations
• Corn Maze
• Raffle
• Baggataway (traditional lacrosse) Demonstration and Lacrosse Competition, featuring local schools