Greenwich's Bruce Museum Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Bruce Museum will host a family day dedicated to Native American traditions Sunday, Nov. 23.

The Bruce Museum will host a special Family Day dedicated to Native American heritage Nov. 23.
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11/21/2014 4:00 a.m.

The museum's family day will be from 1 to 4 p.m. and will include a live performance by performing artists from the Redhawk Native American Arts Council from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.

“Family days are a long-standing and happy tradition at the Bruce,” Julie Harrington, Manager of Youth & Family Programs at the Bruce Museum, said in a statement. “Family days provide us with opportunities to not only augment our exhibitions with activities and educational information, but also to celebrate special things like Native American Heritage Month with the community."

The traditional Southwestern dances will complement what will be the museum’s newest exhibition Native American Pottery, which includes pieces created by the legendary potter Maria Martinez and her family, who are from New Mexico.

All activities are designed to be appropriate for ages 5 and up.

The Bruce Museum is at 1 Museum Drive. Call 203= 869-037 or vist the website for more information.

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