Keeping History Alive: The Power of Tradition and Storytelling

Join Leon County Government for an informative, hands-on discussion with Misty Penton, Tradition Keeper and Storyteller for the Muscogee Nation of Florida.

Incorporating themes from the 2024 NEA Big Read selection “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak, the event will focus on how generational storytelling and oral traditions help guide the people of today. Participants will learn about the importance of keeping history alive and can explore artifacts from the Muscogee Creek Nation.

About the Speaker

Misty Penton is the Tradition Keeper and Storyteller for the Muscogee Nation of Florida, White Earth Tribal Town. Misty is the Education Director for The Museum at Fred George Park and Greenway operated by Wildwood Preservation Society. She holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Oregon in Physical and Biological Anthropology and two Bachelor in Science degrees from Florida State University in Political Science and Anthropology.

Penton grew up near the property now contained in the Leon County Fred George Park and Greenway and created a coalition to help found the new County park. She is a community environmental advocate and is also the Museum Director/Curator at Muscogee Nation of Florida and an Education Specialist at WFSU Public Media.