Originally from Riverside, California, Cassandra Leon is interning with the registration department. She is currently working on an MA in art history and an art museum education certificate from the […]
Social Studies
Diverse Cultures of the Northern Plains Indian Peoples
The Northern Plains Indian peoples have diverse cultures from tribe to tribe. This engaging and interactive curriculum resource will take you and your students on a journey using primary sources, […]
Plains Indian Cultures: Yesterday and Today
Objectives Students will learn about Plains Indian cultures, comparing the past and the present. Students will compare Plains Indian objects from the past to contemporary art created by Plains Indian artists […]
Pony Express: The Fastest Mail Service Around
Is snail mail really as slow as we think it is? Today we can communicate with pretty much anyone instantly. Our online orders can arrive as soon as the next […]
Plains Indian Weapons—Part 2: Stone War Club
In this second part of the series of blogs on Plains weaponry, I will introduce the stone-headed war club. Read part 1Read part 3 There are many types of clubs, […]
Plains Indian Weapons—Part I: Bow and Arrows
In a series of blogs on men’s weaponry on the plains, I will discuss several different weapons, beginning with perhaps the most well-known: the bow and arrow. Read part 2Read […]