Plains Indian Museum
Through its collections, exhibitions, and programs—shares information about the cultures, traditions and contemporary lives of Native peoples of the Great Plains. Our blog provides a glimpse into the topics we’re exploring.
Curly, a Crow Scout: Finding My Ancestors in a Center Photograph
One of the favorite aspects of my job is connecting living descendants of Plains culture with the objects and photographs of the…
Inside the Lodge: Plains Indian Tipis
“The tipi, also referred to as a lodge, represents the heart of Plains culture. It facilitated each tribe’s nomadic way of life…
Cody and Wanamaker: The Foundation of American Indian Citizenship – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2003 Cody and Wanamaker: The Foundation of American Indian Citizenship By Katrina KrupickaFormer Intern, Buffalo Bill…
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Plains Indian Weapons—Part 3: the Lance
In this third part of the series of blogs on Plains weaponry, I will talk about lances… Read part 1Read part 2…
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…
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…