The Standing Bear Council will present pre-1825 history and will focus on the 200 years of history of Native Americans in Hancock County, Illinois. The presenters include Debbie Callaghan and Dona Herr with a special visit from a relative of Chief Keokkuk. A pictorial of the mounds on a hill overlooking the Mississippi will also be shared.
Moving eastward, other Native history of Hancock County will be given by Diane Barnett and Diana Griffiths. This narrative will cover several tribes that were present in encampments and nomadic tribes, following the buffalo.
The collection of Native children from their tribal families and placement into "Native American Schools" was the stepping stone of the dysfunction of Native American culture. Dona Herr will discuss the effects on how this impacted Native American families.
The audience will be able to view Native articles, maps, furs, and more. There will be many handouts to take home and a question-and-answer session will also be held. This presentation takes place at the Carthage Community Center, 301 E. Main in Carthage at 7:00 p.m. on November 8. Doors open at 6:30.