Winterville Mounds hosts Native American Heritage Day
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Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Approximately 120 students from across the Mississippi Delta explored Native American culture and traditions during Native American Heritage Day activities Friday, Nov. 6, at Winterville Mounds.
Students from St. Joseph Catholic School in Greenville, Washington School and the South Delta School District participated in hands-on demonstrations and educational activities led by MDAH educators and representatives of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Keetoowah and Cherokee Nations of Oklahoma.
Elementary and middle-school students rotated through interactive learning stations featuring traditional beading, moccasins, Native American languages, regional wildlife, blow darts, stickball and storytelling. Students also climbed the site's 55-foot Temple Mound, the tallest mound between Natchez and Cahokia, Illinois.
Native American educators dressed in traditional clothing and headwear shared cultural knowledge and provided students with a glimpse into the traditions and ways of life of Native American communities throughout history.
The annual educational program was paused following the site’s closure for renovations in 2020.
“It's a great time to bring this event back to Winterville,” said Becky Anderson, MDAH educator and historian. “Seeing the students interact with the exhibits and educators is thrilling.”
Native American Heritage Day is nationally observed Nov. 28, providing an opportunity to recognize and celebrate Native American cultures, traditions and contributions.
Winterville Mounds, a 42-acre archaeological site, is located at 2415 1 North in Greenville and is open daily from dawn to dusk.
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