Community Corner
"Moccasins:Steps Through Time" Opening at The Mitchell Museum
A
new exhibit featuring some of the best and most distinctive moccasins from the
collection at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian will be unveiled on
Saturday, April 19. “Moccasins: Steps Through Time” showcases the major
decorative styles and structures in types of indigenous footwear worn
throughout the US and Canada. A curator
tour is scheduled for 2:00 pm on the day of the opening.
Visitors
will explore the significance of beadwork and quillwork on moccasins, how
living in extreme environments affects footwear design and structure, the
cultural significance of special designs, and view exceptional examples of
children’s moccasins.
For more information about The Mitchell Museum of The
American Indian, visit www.mitchellmuseum.org or call
847-475-1030. The museum is 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. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for
seniors, students and children and Free for Mitchell Museum members and Tribal
members.