Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History

Program Type:

History

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 7:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

Dressed in her native regalia, Kim will be giving a history of the natives in Illinois with a focus on native women, such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife), and Hononegah. She will discuss their day-to-day lives, including courting, marriage, and child-rearing, and how they changed the course of Illinois history. 

Disclaimer(s)

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This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom.

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