Hunting, Fishing, and Loving Every Day!
Saturday, September 28 from 8 AM - 9 PM
Sunday, September 29 from 9 AM - 7 PM
We're celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day like never before! Join us for a festival brimming with activities, food, drinks, and live entertainment. Explore ways to get involved in hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities all while honoring those who help conserve our great outdoors.
Event may be canceled due to weather.
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Saturday, September 28
Wade Blevins is a Cherokee Tribal member who will be sharing his infinite knowledge of dance and the meaning behind our dance clothes.
Cory Badhorse will be sharing the importance of drum and song in Native American culture.
Native American Storytelling with the famous Choogie Kingfisher. Come and listen to the old story's that have been passed down through generations. Learn valuable life lessons. Choogie Kingfisher is one of three Cherokee Nation citizens to receive the honor of Cherokee National Treasure in 2019. Honored for his work as a Cherokee cultural educator and storyteller, Kingfisher has given performances at the World Tourism Exhibition in Berlin, Germany, the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, The Little People and Giants Conference in Tacoma, Washington, as well as numerous other conferences throughout Indian Country. He also performs at schools and organizations on a weekly basis. Kingfisher was selected to record stories for the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and made a guest appearance on the first Cherokee National Youth Choir recording. He has also voiced several documentaries and television programs.
Deborah Davis and Cori Jay are long-standing members of the Native community of S.W. Missouri, with roots belonging to the Heron Clan of the Tsalagi, Cherokee, of Decatur County Tennessee. They believe in the old ways and create using a variety of traditional native mediums such as beadwork, leather work, and weaving dream catchers. They explore the lessons of living in creation and walking in a good way upon a good red road.
Jules Daugherty is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and is an accomplished textiles artist. She represented the Cherokee Nation as Junior Miss Cherokee, 2012-2013, Miss Cherokee, 2013-2014, Miss Oklahoma Indian Summer, 2015-2016, as well as multiple terms on the Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council. She was also a member of the award-winning Cherokee National Youth Choir, served as the Youth Advocate Awardee for the Seventh Generation Conference in 2016, awarded the “Cherokee Nation Phoenix’s 7 Feathers Award for Culture in 2020 and in 2021 named a NCAIED 40 Under 40 Awardee. She is a full time textiles artist and resides in the Sourjohn Mountain Community within the Cherokee Nation Reservation. She holds a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Native American Leadership. Jules's main focus is in 18th century textiles, specifically feather capes.
The History Museum on the Square is committed to building and preserving an extensive collection of historical documents and artifacts, as we share stories of the crossroads to engage, educate, and inspire our diverse audience. We strengthen our community’s future by learning about our past and our culture.
Richard Schrei has been playing the Native American Flute since 2002 and began making them in 2003. In 2007 and 2008 he was invited to play at the Special Needs Activity Day at the Hopi Reservation and has also been invited several times to play on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Richard is an eclectic flutist with great musical experiences that mainly delves around the music he composes. Richard is known for being versed in Classical, New Age, Ambient, Blues, Jazz, Chinese Modal Music, Tibetan & Sanskrit Chanting, and Native American music; of which he masterfully plays on Native American Flutes. It is not hard to realize the amazing depth of his music which easily permeates one’s spirit and mind.
Tayla Jade is Coast Salish. Squaxin Island tribe. “People of the Water”. Tayla will be sharing a piece of her magnificent culture. The traditions passed down through generations that are still practiced today.
William C. Meadows is Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at Missouri State University, Springfield. A scholar of Plains Indian cultures, he is the author of Kiowa, Apache, and Comanche Military Societies: Enduring Veterans, 1800 to the Present; Kiowa Ethnogeography; and The First Code Talkers: Native American Communicators in World War I.
Carole Beets is known for her beadwork. She does beautiful artwork such as painting shoes, making shawls and dance clothes. Learn about her beautiful technique as she shares her vast knowledge. Her business is CarolesCreations23 on Etsy.
Native American Storytelling with the famous Choogie Kingfisher. Come and listen to the old story's that have been passed down through generations. Learn valuable life lessons. Choogie Kingfisher is one of three Cherokee Nation citizens to receive the honor of Cherokee National Treasure in 2019. Honored for his work as a Cherokee cultural educator and storyteller, Kingfisher has given performances at the World Tourism Exhibition in Berlin, Germany, the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, The Little People and Giants Conference in Tacoma, Washington, as well as numerous other conferences throughout Indian Country. He also performs at schools and organizations on a weekly basis. Kingfisher was selected to record stories for the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and made a guest appearance on the first Cherokee National Youth Choir recording. He has also voiced several documentaries and television programs.
Hannah Scarborough is the Cultural Liaison for the American Indian Center of Springfield. Hannah will provide you a look into the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement.
Richard Schrei has been playing the Native American Flute since 2002 and began making them in 2003. In 2007 and 2008 he was invited to play at the Special Needs Activity Day at the Hopi Reservation and has also been invited several times to play on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Richard is an eclectic flutist with great musical experiences that mainly delves around the music he composes. Richard is known for being versed in Classical, New Age, Ambient, Blues, Jazz, Chinese Modal Music, Tibetan & Sanskrit Chanting, and Native American music; of which he masterfully plays on Native American Flutes. It is not hard to realize the amazing depth of his music which easily permeates one’s spirit and mind.
William C. Meadows is Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at Missouri State University, Springfield. A scholar of Plains Indian cultures, he is the author of Kiowa, Apache, and Comanche Military Societies: Enduring Veterans, 1800 to the Present; Kiowa Ethnogeography; and The First Code Talkers: Native American Communicators in World War I.
Jim Smith a Yakama Native that lives right here in Springfield Missouri. He will give us a glimpse into his beautiful heritage and tribe. Jim is a men’s traditional dancer that travels all over the United States sharing his way of life.
Deborah Davis and Cori Jay are long-standing members of the Native community of S.W. Missouri, with roots belonging to the Heron Clan of the Tsalagi, Cherokee, of Decatur County Tennessee. They believe in the old ways and create using a variety of traditional native mediums such as beadwork, leather work, and weaving dream catchers. They explore the lessons of living in creation and walking in a good way upon a good red road.
Tayla Jade is Coast Salish. Squaxin Island tribe. “People of the Water”. Tayla will be sharing a piece of her magnificent culture. The traditions passed down through generations that are still practiced today.
Native American Storytelling with the famous Choogie Kingfisher. Come and listen to the old story's that have been passed down through generations. Learn valuable life lessons. Choogie Kingfisher is one of three Cherokee Nation citizens to receive the honor of Cherokee National Treasure in 2019. Honored for his work as a Cherokee cultural educator and storyteller, Kingfisher has given performances at the World Tourism Exhibition in Berlin, Germany, the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, The Little People and Giants Conference in Tacoma, Washington, as well as numerous other conferences throughout Indian Country. He also performs at schools and organizations on a weekly basis. Kingfisher was selected to record stories for the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and made a guest appearance on the first Cherokee National Youth Choir recording. He has also voiced several documentaries and television programs.
Sunday, September 29
William C. Meadows is Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at Missouri State University, Springfield. A scholar of Plains Indian cultures, he is the author of Kiowa, Apache, and Comanche Military Societies: Enduring Veterans, 1800 to the Present; Kiowa Ethnogeography; and The First Code Talkers: Native American Communicators in World War I.
Cory Badhorse will be sharing the importance of drum and song in Native American culture.
Carole Beets is known for her beadwork. She does beautiful artwork such as painting shoes, making shawls and dance clothes. Learn about her beautiful technique as she shares her vast knowledge. Her business is CarolesCreations23 on Etsy.
Wade Blevins is a Cherokee Tribal member who will be sharing his infinite knowledge of dance and the meaning behind our dance clothes.
Richard Schrei has been playing the Native American Flute since 2002 and began making them in 2003. In 2007 and 2008 he was invited to play at the Special Needs Activity Day at the Hopi Reservation and has also been invited several times to play on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Richard is an eclectic flutist with great musical experiences that mainly delves around the music he composes. Richard is known for being versed in Classical, New Age, Ambient, Blues, Jazz, Chinese Modal Music, Tibetan & Sanskrit Chanting, and Native American music; of which he masterfully plays on Native American Flutes. It is not hard to realize the amazing depth of his music which easily permeates one’s spirit and mind.
Jules Daugherty is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and is an accomplished textiles artist. She represented the Cherokee Nation as Junior Miss Cherokee, 2012-2013, Miss Cherokee, 2013-2014, Miss Oklahoma Indian Summer, 2015-2016, as well as multiple terms on the Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council. She was also a member of the award-winning Cherokee National Youth Choir, served as the Youth Advocate Awardee for the Seventh Generation Conference in 2016, awarded the “Cherokee Nation Phoenix’s 7 Feathers Award for Culture in 2020 and in 2021 named a NCAIED 40 Under 40 Awardee. She is a full time textiles artist and resides in the Sourjohn Mountain Community within the Cherokee Nation Reservation. She holds a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Native American Leadership. Jules's main focus is in 18th century textiles, specifically feather capes.
Jim Smith a Yakama Native that lives right here in Springfield Missouri. He will give us a glimpse into his beautiful heritage and tribe. Jim is a men’s traditional dancer that travels all over the United States sharing his way of life.
Julie Rideoutte, the founder of 3 Sisters Resource Center will be sharing the importance of the MMIW Movement and road from here.
Tayla Jade is Coast Salish. Squaxin Island tribe. “People of the Water”. Tayla will be sharing a piece of her magnificent culture. The traditions passed down through generations that are still practiced today.
Richard Schrei has been playing the Native American Flute since 2002 and began making them in 2003. In 2007 and 2008 he was invited to play at the Special Needs Activity Day at the Hopi Reservation and has also been invited several times to play on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Richard is an eclectic flutist with great musical experiences that mainly delves around the music he composes. Richard is known for being versed in Classical, New Age, Ambient, Blues, Jazz, Chinese Modal Music, Tibetan & Sanskrit Chanting, and Native American music; of which he masterfully plays on Native American Flutes. It is not hard to realize the amazing depth of his music which easily permeates one’s spirit and mind.
Kendal McDaniel is a well-known leather worker and medicine bag maker. Kendal, a dancer, singer and artist will share is knowledge of how to construct the perfect bag.
Jules Daugherty is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and is an accomplished textiles artist. She represented the Cherokee Nation as Junior Miss Cherokee, 2012-2013, Miss Cherokee, 2013-2014, Miss Oklahoma Indian Summer, 2015-2016, as well as multiple terms on the Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council. She was also a member of the award-winning Cherokee National Youth Choir, served as the Youth Advocate Awardee for the Seventh Generation Conference in 2016, awarded the “Cherokee Nation Phoenix’s 7 Feathers Award for Culture in 2020 and in 2021 named a NCAIED 40 Under 40 Awardee. She is a full time textiles artist and resides in the Sourjohn Mountain Community within the Cherokee Nation Reservation. She holds a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Native American Leadership. Jules's main focus is in 18th century textiles, specifically feather capes.
Tayla Jade is Coast Salish. Squaxin Island tribe. “People of the Water”. Tayla will be sharing a piece of her magnificent culture. The traditions passed down through generations that are still practiced today.
The History Museum on the Square is committed to building and preserving an extensive collection of historical documents and artifacts, as we share stories of the crossroads to engage, educate, and inspire our diverse audience. We strengthen our community’s future by learning about our past and our culture.
Jim Smith, a Yakama Native, lives right here in Springfield Missouri. He will give us a glimpse into his beautiful heritage and tribe. Jim is a men’s traditional dancer that travels all over the United States sharing his way of life.
Julie Rideoutte, the founder of 3 Sisters Resource Center will be sharing the importance of the MMIW Movement and road from here.
William C. Meadows is Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at Missouri State University, Springfield. A scholar of Plains Indian cultures, he is the author of Kiowa, Apache, and Comanche Military Societies: Enduring Veterans, 1800 to the Present; Kiowa Ethnogeography; and The First Code Talkers: Native American Communicators in World War I.