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Kickapoo Pow Wow |
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by Nick Berveiler Email: naberve (nospam) ilstu.edu (unverified!) |
29 May 2001
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In 1998, Bill and Doris Emmitt welcomed the Kickapoo Nation back home for the first time since 1832 to their Grand Village near LeRoy, IL. In 2001, we welcome everyone to join us at the Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park where the buffalo, native crops and grasses are being restored. |
The Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park
present
The Fourth Annual
Grand Village of the
Kickapoo Park Pow Wow
In 1998, Bill and Doris Emmitt welcomed the Kickapoo Nation back home for the first time since 1832 to their Grand Village near LeRoy, IL. In 2001, we welcome everyone to join us at the Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park where the buffalo, native crops and grasses are being restored.
The 4th annual Grand Village of Kickapoo Pow Wow will again offer the public a unique cultural and educational opportunity. Visitors will see American Indian dances few people in the county have had the privilege to observe and participate in. This promises to be one of the most important cultural events of the year.
Join us -- Everyone welcome
Sponsored by the McLean County Arts Center
Date: June 2 & 3, 2001
Place: The Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park
The Emmitt Farm at LeRoy, IL
Times:
Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM
Grand Entry at 1 & 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM
Grand Entry at 1 PM
Rain or Shine
No drugs or alcohol allowed
Entrance fees: Adults - $5.00
Seniors and Children over 6 - $3.00
Children under 6 free
Art amd Food Vendors
Outdoor event - Bring chairs
Tipis welcome
Directions from I-55 & S. I-39 & US 51: Go to Hwy. 74 East. Take the LeRoy exit, Drive through LeRoy to School St. (T-Road). Turn Right. After approx. 5 miles, turn left onto county road 3100 and follow the signs.
From Urbana: take Hwy. 74 West to the LeRoy exit.
For more information, call Bill Emmett at (309) 962-2700 or Dixie Thomas at (309) 962-4106
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