Misty Penton, a traditional story teller of the Eknv Hvtke Tvlwv (White Earth Tribal Town) and Muscogee Nation of Florida, will share The Great Ballgame: A Muskogee Story Retold by Joseph Bruchac and illustrated by Susan Roth.
Following this story, she will discuss Muscogee culture and how the Ballgame manages conflict both within a tribal community and between tribal communities. Story telling is a traditional form of knowledge sharing. Ms. Penton will use her experiences as a native person, archaeologist, and educator to highlight this important Florida community.
Food and drink are not permitted in the Museum theater.
Before or after the program, be sure to visit the Museum of Florida History and Florida’s History Shop to see what’s new!
The program is free and open to the public.
Free Admission
Phone: 850.245.6400
2019/09/24 - 2019/09/24
Museum of Florida History
500 S Bronough St, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Lot E: Parking garage adjacent to the Museum. Metered Spaces: Martin Luther King Blvd. BUS Parking: Bus parking available at the rear of the building. Additional Parking: Kleman Plaza (Bronough / Duval St.) and the Civic Center (Pensacola St.)