Museum Events

Check out what's happening at the Mitchell Museum! Come see our exhibits: New Treasures of Our Collection, Fighting for Their Homeland: War of 1812 and our newest exhibit Another View of American Indian Fine Art. Read our

Current Newsletter for more information about programs and exhibits.

May 2013

Alternating Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM

Flute Group

Wednesday, May 1

Teacher's Professional Development Day

Join the Mitchell Museum and local area teachers for a tour of the museum and to learn more about what resources we offer to teach Native American art history and culture in your classroom and online. CPDU credit offered.

Fee: $3/teacher (with valid ID)

Friday, May 3

Free Admission Day

Saturday, May 4, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Docent-Led Exhibit Tour

Free with regular admission

Sunday, May 19, 1:30 PM

Native Plants Lecture

by Dr. Eli Suzukovich III, Little Shell Chippewa Cree

           Fee: $10/members & $12 non-members

Expand your knowledge about the historic and contemporary uses for various indigenous plants. This lecture will make use of the museum’s own indigenous garden, and participant’s will learn to identify a number of Native plants, including: milkweed, mint, yarrow, snowdrops, pokeweed, and many more. This event is ideal for gardeners and those looking to expand their knowledge on Native Illinois plants and Indian herbal usages.

Dr. Suzukovich works as the American Indian Center’s (AIC) garden manager and at Northwestern University as a post-doctorate in the Psychology Department. In order to promote health and wellness, AIC has developed its own medicinal garden for members and residents to use. The AIC takes great pride in this garden, where all plants are grown naturally and harvested through traditional means. According to Suzukovich, too many chemicals are added to medicines nowadays when plants from the Mother Earth could be used if they were just planted and harvested properly. Come learn more about Native plants!

April 2013

Alternating Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM

Flute Group

Friday, April 5

Free Admission Day

Saturday, April 6, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Docent-Led Exhibit Tour

Free with regular admission

Thursday, April 11, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Book Seminar Featuring Author Frederick Hoxie discussing This Indian Country: American Indian Activists and the Place They Made

Fee: $5/per person

Board Member Frances Hagemann will facilitate a discussion with author Frederick Hoxie (Professor of History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) on his book This Indian Country. Q&A and a book signing to follow (books available for purchase at the museum).

About This Indian Country: In his book, Hoxie strives to remove the idea that Native peoples occupy a position outside of the narrative of American history. Too often the public views Native history as having "ended" on an ancient battlefield. Hoxie presents a counter-narrative that illustrates how Native Americans continue to influence American history and the political landscape through activism, hard-won courtroom cases, and reshaping the public view American Indian rights.

Saturday, April 20, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Woman's Club of Evanston Spring Benefit

As the WCE's Spring Benefit Beneficiary, all proceeds go to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian.  Contact WCE for more details: www.wcofe.org

Saturday, April 27, Community Day

Save your April shopping for Central Street Community Day on Saturday, April 27. Download a Community Day flyer HERE and enjoy shopping at participating stores on Central Street, where 10 - 15% of your total purchases will be donated back to the museum.  As a bonus, the museum is offering activities all day in support of Community Day (activities free with regular admission). See our full-line up of Community Day events:

11:00 AM - Noon:     Kids' Craft: Dream Catchers

Noon - 1:00 PM:       Light Food & Refreshments

1:00 - 2:00 PM:         Music

2:00 - 3:00 PM:         Story Time at the Teaching Lodge

March 2013

Alternating Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM

Flute Group

Friday, March 1

Free Admission Day

Saturday, March 2, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Docent-Led Exhibit Tour

Free with regular admission

Wednesday, March 13, 11:00 AM - 1100 PM

Giordano's Pizza "Say Mitchell Museum!" Fundraiser

1527 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

Donate to the Mitchell Museum by grabbing a pie from Giordano's Pizza on 1527 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 on Wednesday, March 13 (11 AM - 11 PM). When ordering to dine-in or take-out, simply say that you want to support the Mitchell Museum and 20% of your total order will be donated to us. Support two local organizations with a tasty dinner or lunch!

Thursday, March 14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Another View of American Indian Fine Art

Members Only Preview Party

Visit the Mitchell Museum to see new works of art by American Indian artists as Changing Views continues to explore what it means to be a Native artist.

 

Saturday, March 16, 2:00 PM

Another View of American Indian Fine Art

Public Opening

Curator Tour of Exhibit

Tuesday, March 26 - Friday, March 29

Spring Break Family Fun Week

Come to the museum for special all day DIY crafts to celebrate spring break week. Crafts are free with general admission

2:00-2:30 PM: Story time at the Teaching Lodge

February 2013

Alternating Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM

Flute Group

Friday, February 1

Free Admission Day

Saturday, February 9, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Docent-Led Exhibit Tour

Free with regular admission

Thursday, February 28, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Book Seminar Featuring Author Theodore Karamanski discussing Blackbird's Song: Andrew J. Blackbird and the Odawa People

Fee: $5/per person

Board Member Frances Hagemann will facilitate a discussion with author Theodore Karamanski (Director of Loyola's Public History Graduate Program) on his book Blackbird's Song. Q&A and a book signing to follow (books available for purchase at the museum).

About Blackbird's Song: When reading about the historical lives of American Indians in today's history books and articles, the information is usually based on observations made by European-Americans and not the Native Americans themselves. Blackbird's Song gives voice to the Ottawa people through Andrew J. Blackbird, who chronicled the many ways in which Great Lakes Nations fought to retain their land and culture through military resistance and later through the tools of citizenship. This book focuses on the experiences of the Odawa and one of their greatest advocates.

January 2013

Alternating Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM

Flute Group

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Museum Closed for New Years Day

Wednesday, January 2 - Friday, January 4

Winter Break Family Activity Week

Visit the Mitchell and make Native American inspired crafts.  DIY crafts are free with regular admission.  Join us at 2:00 PM for story time at the teaching lodge.

Friday, January 4

Free Admission Day

Saturday, January 5, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Docent-Led Exhibit Tour

Free with regular admission

Saturday, January 19, 11 AM - 5 PM

Master Craft: Porcupine Quill Workshop

with Boni Bent Nelson, Cherokee descent

Fee: $35/person (fee includes all materials, tools & instruction)

Participants will learn the basics of quill embroidery and make neck bags with both quills and beads. Nelson is an award-winning quill work artist who will be leading this unique, hands-on class. The workshop is limited to 12 participants; recommended age is 8 years and older.

RSVP by January 12 by calling (847) 475-1030.

* Sunday session to open if Saturday class fills.

Kids' Craft Activities!

Stop by the Mitchell Museum on Saturdays and Sundays and make a Native American inspired craft. Kids' Craft is Free with regular admission and is recommended for ages 5 & up.  Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Guided craft instruction available during the below times:

Kids' Craft Hours:

Saturdays, 11:00 AM - Noon & Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM

April

April 6 - 7                Talking Feathers

April 13 - 14             Plains Warrior Shields

April 20 - 21             Navajo Woven Rugs

April 27 - 28             Dream Catchers

May

May 4 - 5                 Bolo Ties                 

May 11 - 12             Woven Baskets

May 18 - 19             Corn Husk Dolls

May 24 - 25             Loom Beading

Holiday Kids' Crafts & Family Fun

Join us for special all-day holiday inspired crafts including Northwest Coast masks, Gods Eyes, miniature woven blankets, and beaded key chains.

For more information, contact the Museum at 847.475.1030 or click here to email Visitor Services.

NOW SHOWING:

Changing Views of American Indian Fine Art

HOURS & ADMISSION
Tuesday – Saturday:
10am – 5pm
Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm

Adults: $5.00
Children, students, teachers,
seniors: $3.00 
Mitchell Members: FREE
Tribal Members: FREE

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