November is Native American Heritage Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans.
A Song for the Horse Nation
Song for the Horse Nation presents the epic story of the horse's influence on American Indian tribes from the 1600s to the present. The exhibition traces how horses changed the lives of Native people from the way they traveled, hunted and defended themselves to how horse trade among tribes was the conduit for the magnificent spread of horses in the Plains and Plateau regions of the United States.
Coso Rock Art
The Coso Rock Art District contains one of America's most impressive petroglyphic and archeological complexes. Coso was home to a branch of the Paiute Indian tribes living in California.
National Park Service Travel Itineraries
These web sites are part of a series of travel itineraries that explore our country's past through visiting places listed in the National Register of Historic Places which reflect major aspects of American history and the Native American experience.
Overview: Places Reflecting America's Diverse Cultures
Travel Itinerary on American Southwest
Native American Veterans
American Indians have eagerly served a government which did not always keep its word to their ancestors. They have volunteered to serve in conflicts from World War II to Iraq. Few encountered any overt prejudice while in uniform, but for all American Indian veterans, the honor of defending their country overrode all other considerations.
For Teachers
Put the power of primary sources to work in the classroom. Browse lesson plans, student activities, collection guides and research aids from the nation’s premier cultural heritage preservation institutions.
Event Highlights
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October 29, 2011
Opening Ceremony: A Song for the Horse Nation
Story telling, legder art, equestrian demonstrations and more to celebrate the opening of the museum's latest exhibition.
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November 1 - 30, 2011
Film – “Silent Thunder”
This documentary tells the story of Stanford Addison (Arapaho), a gifted and inspiring elder who, from his wheelchair, has become a master "horse whisperer."
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November 3, 2011
Book Signing
Join Jock Soto (Navajo), one of the greatest ballet dancers of our time, for a talk and reception to celebrate the release of his new memoir, Every Step You Take. The book chronicles an extraordinary life, from his early years on the Navajo reservation to his rise as principal dancer of the New York City Ballet.
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