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Coffee Talk: "A Brief History of the Reintroduction of the Native Americans into Illinois"

  • Des Plaines History Center 781 Pearson Street Des Plaines, IL 60016 United States (map)

Please note the date change! April’s Coffee Talk will be held on a Wednesday this month at the speaker’s request!

Gerald Savage, HoChunk Native American, has a passion for Native American cultural history, and wants to share his grandfather’s dream of educating people about the original inhabitants of this land. In this presentation, Chief White Winnebago will introduce participants to the culture and history of the HoChunk nation. He will examine the history of his tribal territory and settlements, how his family was relocated into Starved Rock, tribal names and culture, his regalia, and artifacts.

Seating is limited: to attend, please register ahead of time by calling 847-391-5399 or emailing contact@desplaineshistory.org