Norwalk Historical Society Celebrates Native American Heritage Month with Scouts and Soldiers on Nov. 3
Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, a locally well-known living historian of Algonkian life, will run a family-friendly living history program, “Scouts and Soldiers - Native Americans in the Colonial Wars” on Sunday, November 3, 2019.
Learn about Native Americans and their crucial involvement in the colonial wars of the 18th century. Explore a Native American soldier’s campsite with living historian of Algonkian life, Drew Shuptar-Rayvis. View 18th century Native American artifacts, learn about Native American survival techniques and discover the Native American tradition of wampum belt making. There will also be a live musket demonstration. Drop-in anytime between 1:30pm – 3:30pm to discover Native American life.
The event takes place at Mill Hill Historic Park – 2 East Wall St. Norwalk, CT. Handicapped and Limited Mobility parking on-site only. For general parking, please follow signs to parking across the street.
For more information on visit www.norwalkhistoricalsociety.org, e-mail info@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org , or call 203-846-0525.
The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Photo Credit: Drew Shuptar-Rayvis