How the Yaocomaco Lived
Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Howard County Public Library – Savage Branch
9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD 20723
Explore how the native people of Maryland lived their lives before colonists arrived; ages 5 to 10 can “excavate” artifacts and learn the history of the Yaocomaco people.
Free | howardcounty.librarycalendar.com
Storytime Station: Indigenous Peoples
Nov. 26, 11 a.m.
Enjoy a morning of books, songs and movement at the Gaithersburg Community Museum! This free program is recommended for children ages 2 to 6, accompanied by a parent.
Free | gaithersburgmd.gov
Story Explorers: Indigenous Tales
Nov. 26, 4-5 p.m.
Hyattsville Branch Library
6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Celebrate Native American heritage through storytelling in the library’s art room! This event is best for elementary-aged kids.
Free | pgcmls.info/event/11723398#branch
Native American Heritage Day—Honoring Zitkala-Ša with Hoop Dancer Starr Chief Eagle
Nov. 29, 11:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
National Museum of the American Indian
4th St. SW, Washington, D.C. 20560
Celebrate the life of Zitkala-Ša (“Red Bird”), of the Yankton Dakota Sioux, recently honored with a coin by the US Mint; performances by Starr Chief Eagle sharing her Lakota culture
Free | americanindian.si.edu
