Lacombe Native American Heritage Celebration
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Bayou Lacombe Museum 61115 S. St. Mary Street, Lacombe, Louisiana 70445
In recognition of Bayou Lacombe's rich Choctaw heritage during Native American Heritage Month, the Bayou Lacombe Museum presents a weekend full of events celebrating the diverse traditions and contributions of the area's tribal communities.
Saturday's events include tribal social dances performed at John Davis Park by members of the Mystic Wind Dancers, who will demonstrate round dancing, jingle dress dancing, and powow dancing. Guests will even have the opportunity to join in on the Choctaw Snake Dance. There will also be demonstrations of America's oldest field sport, stickball, and special exhibits on the traditional Choctaw homes called Chukka, featuring an authentic Medicine Wheel and Three Sister Garden. 11 am–4 pm.
On Sunday, the 1912 schoolhouse that is now the Bayou Lacombe Museum will dedicate four new displays telling the story of Lacombe from the 18th to early 20th centuries. Noon–4 pm. $3; $2 for folks aged sixty-five and older; $1 for children ages six to seventeen. Free for children five and younger. bayoulacombemuseum.com.