Discovery Park of America Hosts Northwest Tennessee Native American Educational Powwow

Discovery Park of America Hosts Northwest Tennessee Native American Educational Powwow
Thursday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024
What:  Discovery Park of America is hosting its second annual Northwest Tennessee Native American Powwow Thursday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 2, 2024. This four-day event will offer visitors a one-of-a-kind cultural experience, highlighting the rich traditions and heritage of Native American communities from across the nation.When: Thursday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024Schedule of Events
Thursday, Sept. 19
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. |   Discovery Park's Great LawnFree concert by John Lone Eagle and Friends on Discovery Park’s Great Lawn
Friday, Sept. 20
Though everyone is invited to attend, this Friday’s festivities are designed with students in mind, featuring engaging educational experiences. Highlights include 'Birds of Prey' demonstrations by Reelfoot Lake State Park, Choctaw storytelling and dancing, powwow drum song exhibitions and hoop dancing demonstrations.
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  |   Native American GalleryNative American Gallery Tours 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.  |  Great LawnPowwow Dance Exhibition 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. |  Tennessee RoomEducational Programs Involving Native American Artifacts 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. |   Great LawnConcert by John Lone Eagle and Friendson Discovery Park’s Great Lawn
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)Birds of Prey Demonstrations |  Regional History GalleryArvel Bird (Meet and Greet)  |  Entrance HallBrent Greenwod (Stories and Paint)  |  Art HallTerrell Anquoe (Storytelling)  |  Dino HallJohn Lone Eagle (Meet and Greet)  | Settlement PavilionCraft Projects  |  Tennessee Room

Saturday, Sept. 21 10 a.m. Discovery Park opens

11 a.m. Greeting, announcements and itinerary for the day

12 p.m. Grand entry, round dance, intertribal dancing, contest dancing and hoop dancing demonstration

5 p.m. Performance from Arvel Bird

6 p.m. Grand entry, round dance, intertribal dancing, contest dancing and hoop dancing demonstration

9 p.m. Closing ceremony on

Sunday, Sept. 22 10 a.m. Discovery Park opens

11 a.m. Performance from Arvel Bird

12 p.m. Greeting, announcements and gourd dancing

1 p.m. Grand entry, round dance, intertribal dancing, contest dancing and hoop dancing demonstration

3 p.m. Announcement of dance contest winners 3:30 p.m. Closing ceremony