A History of Native People in Southern Appalachia by Award-Winning Author and Educator Mark Warren

About this event

November is Native American Heritage Month, and November 7 is the "Free First Saturday" at the Dunwoody Nature Center! This program is open to the public and free to attend.Join award-winning author and educator, Mark Warren for an educational show and tell.

"A History of Native People in Southern Appalachia" This program reveals how the land of Southern Appalachia dictated the lifestyle of the people who first inhabited it. The mountains, the plants, the animals, and the geology all played their parts. The daily life of early people was guided by an intimacy and reverence for nature.

This program includes a great deal of show-and-tell items brought by the presenter to share with the audience. Learn about early crafts, weapons, hunting techniques, attitudes, clothing, tools, foods and games. All of Mark's books will be available for sale and signing at this event.

For more information about Mark, check out his website at https://medicinebow.net/

For more information about the Dunwoody Nature Center, visit their website https://dunwoodynature.org/