Native Clothing and Adornment in the Woodland Period

Explore Indigenous Clothing and Adornment in the Woodland Period with Education Director Liz Glaviano. Discover the similarities and differences between men and women’s clothing of the Eastern Woodland Peoples, such their design and functionality, pre- permanent European settlement when the use of cloth-based clothing was ever-increasing. Liz also will discuss the multifaceted use of body adornment, such as tattoos and adornments, and Wampum, not only as symbols but as records of important events and items with spiritual associations. This week’s craft table features beading your own necklace or bracelet.

Artifact Display: This week’s display features paint pots along with the various roots, berries and nuts historically used for painting and dyeing.