Discover the rich traditions and evolving practices of the Indigenous Peoples of Southern Maryland
Leonardtown Library
Saturday, April 12
Resilience of the Piscataway People
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Piscataway historian Mario Harley will explore Piscataway Indigenous history from pre-European contact through the present day. This insightful presentation offers a Tribal perspective on the rich history of the Piscataway People. Through the lens of his Piscataway ancestors, Mario will explore the survival strategies shaped by cultural values and inter-tribal relationships. This presentation highlights the resilience and adaptability of the region’s Indigenous communities, emphasizing their ongoing presence and dedication to preserving traditions on their ancestral lands in the Nation’s Capital, Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Intended for Adults and Teens
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Colonial Culture Clashes In Eastern North America: 8 Coates, 7 Shirts, 15 Fathom wampum: Early Settlements
12 – 1:30 p.m.
Explore the interconnected relationships between the Dutch, Swedes, English and Algonkian peoples in their respective regions during the early colonial period of the late 1600s. Track the adaptation of Native American life to European settlement and trade goods, including the importance and use of wampum through this critical period along the mid-Atlantic region. Understand the magnitude of the earliest American culture clashes through customs of war, adoption, captivity, alliance, friendships and marriages between Natives, Europeans, and Africans.
Intended for Adults and Teens
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Journey Through Indigenous Art
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Dive into the fascinating world of Indigenous art with us! Discover the rich traditions and evolving practices of the Indigenous Peoples of Southern Maryland. We’ll explore braintan, wampum, quillwork, clay pots, tree bark and animal pelts. You’ll see amazing finished products on display and get answers to questions you’re wondering about! Kids will have the chance to learn about the importance of maize, make their own corn necklace to take home, and also create a paper design for clay pots.
Intended for upper elementary aged kids through adults
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This project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland 250 Commission, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. Project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the State or Maryland 250 Commission.
