Mitchell Museum: Talking Feathers

Free Kid's Craft Weekend with regular admission.

Every Saturday between 11:00am and noon, and every Sunday between 12:30 and 1:30, bring your children to our Kid's Craft Hour, free with regular admission. This week's craft: Talking Feathers

The Talking Feather is a symbol of democracy in many Native American cultures.  It is used to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak during meetings, and to cultivate a atmosphere of respect. Many other tribes use shells, stones, or sticks in the same way.  Talking feathers are decorated with beads, leather, and colored string.
 
For more information about The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, visit www.mitchellmuseum.org or call 847-475-1030.  The museum is regularly open Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.  Regular admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, students and children and Free for Mitchell Museum members and Tribal members.