Free Event to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month on Nov. 16 and 17

11/13/2019

Free Event to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month on Nov. 16 and 17

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month learning about the Blackfeet Nation and the many aspects unique to Blackfeet culture through this two-day festival. The Blackfeet Reservation, located in northwestern Montana along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, is home to one of the 10 largest tribes in the United States, with more than 17,000 enrolled members.

Blackfeet artists, performers, historians and culture bearers will share demonstrations and performances throughout the festival weekend.

This event is presented with the generous support of The Henry Luce Foundation.

Location: Museum Wide

The event is free.

Smithsonian badged volunteers (and staff) receive 20% discount at the museum’s restaurant, café and store.

For more information: AlvarezMA@si.edu

Jenna Jones, CVA
Volunteer Coordinator, Associates Program
202-633-8596

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Access to Udvar-Hazy: As in the past those who have SI IDs enter the right-hand doors (clearly marked STAFF ENTRANCE). Security inside logs your ID coming in, and asks you stop to let them add your departure time to the log when you leave - similar to off-hours logging at Smithsonian facilities in the past.
Parking for staff is the same as in the past: (1) Pull a parking ticket when you enter. (2) When exiting use attended lane 1 or 2. Hand the parking ticket to the attendant while displaying your SI photo ID. The attendant will acknowledge your status and open the gate for you. The Staff & Volunteers can park for free, and for the public the parking rate has been reduced from $15 in the past to $10 now.
Please note the only thing open is the exhibits. All ancillary services are closed.

Associates Advisory

11/13/2019