Native American Feast at Garvies Point
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 « Back to News
PRESS RELEASE
Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation & Museums
Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554
516-572-0218
Thomas R. Suozzi, County Executive
Jose L. Lopez, Commissioner
NOVEMBER 2009
GARVIES POINT MUSEUM PRESENTS NATIVE AMERICAN FEAST ON NOVEMBER 21 - 22
The Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, located in a beautiful setting by Hempstead Harbor in Glen Cove, will present its annual Native American Feast on November 21 - 22 (Saturday and Sunday), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi.
A 27-year tradition at Garvies Point, this event celebrates the culture of Northeastern Native Americans through fun hands-on programs such as tool-making, fire-making, spear-throwing and the use of the atlatl.
Visitors may also sample native foods and learn pottery-making and the process of creating “dugout” canoes. In addition, there will be displays of artifacts from the museum collection and an authentic reproduction of a wigwam.
Participants can also take the opportunity to view the museum’s permanent exhibits, which showcase Long Island’s Native American culture and archaeology, as well as the geology of Long Island and New York State.
The Garvies Point Museum and beautiful adjoining 62-acre preserve are located at 50 Barry Drive in Glen Cove by Hempstead Harbor. Admission to the museum is $3 for adults and $2 for children 5 to 12 (those under 5 years of age are admitted free when accompanied by a parent). The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information about the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, call 516-571-8010.
For more information about the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks, or call 516-572-0200.
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