American Indian Heritage Day 2014

With House Bill 174, the Texas State Legislature named the last Friday in September American Indian Heritage Day, which recognizes the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities and leaders have made to the state. We invite you to visit the Bullock Museum throughout the day for performances and interactive experiences, and a public program in the evening.

School Groups

Introduce your students to the culture of Texas's American Indians through first-hand experiences. Call (512) 463-6712 or email reservations@thestoryoftexas.com to plan your field trip to this FREE program.

Questions? Contact education@thestoryoftexas.com for more information.

Schedule

Program for School Groups and Museum visitors
9:30 am-3:30 pm

Explore portions of the museum's permanent galleries that discuss American Indians in Texas and stop by several hands-on activity stations. Discover the diversity of native groups that have called Texas home and find out more about groups currently living in Texas. Learn more about cultural traditions including storytelling, clothing decoration, art creation, and food preparation.

Performances
10:30 am, 11:30 am

Dancing and drumming performances by Great Promise for American Indians in the Museum lobby.

Public Celebration
7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm

Celebrate the traditional and contemporary arts of Texas's American Indian groups. This FREE public program will honor American Indians of yesterday and today, including an Entry of Nations, recognition of the holiday, and dancing and drumming performances.

Stations to learn more about traditional craft and foodways will be available both before and after the program.

Support for the Bullock Museum's exhibitions and education programs provided by the Texas State History Museum Foundation.

Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors/military/students (with valid ID) and $9 for youths age 17 and under.