Sunday, September 1 - Jan & Barry took us on a little tour of the area. We visited Strawtown Koteewi Park and the Taylor Center of Natural History. Koteewi (ko-TAY-wee) is the Miami Native American word for "prairie."
Researchers have discovered that the major occupancy of this property dates back to 1200-1400 A.D.
What the Strawtown Village looked like.
Artifacts found include arrowheads, pottery and remains of what the occupants may have eaten, including bear and elk.
Early Native American pottery
Very early dugout canoe
In the glass jar is burnt corn from many, many centuries ago.
Researchers have also discovered evidence of postholes, storage pits and fire pits that show the location of early villages and huts on the property.
The dark areas are the remains of where the poles were placed in the ground.
They had this cool poster on the wall of the location of all the American Indian Tribes. Don't forget that you can always click on any photo to make it larger. You might want to do that with this one.
The museum had so many interesting artifacts. A great place to visit if you are in the area.
Barry also drove through the town of Tipton and showed us the White River where he hung out fishing and growing up in the area. It was a delightful day of sightseeing with good friends.
One of the strange sights Paul found on his morning walk was signs of an alien visit... A CROP CIRCLE! Looks like they flew in under cover of the electrical storm we had the other night. Must have dropped-off or picked-up their friends and split before daybreak!
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y'all back real soon. Have a great day.
I know I'd like that museum. Thanks for the tour.
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime you need to get out of the area lest the aliens come back.
This country is just full of these gems isn't it? You guys got a two-fer with the crop circle! LOL
ReplyDeleteKeep your eyes on the skies... you never know!!!
ReplyDeleteA nice bit of local sightseeing, better watch out for thgose aliens , they might come back and getcha!
ReplyDeleteLiked the museum. I have always been a fan of Indian museums, love the history.
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ReplyDeleteMy kind of museum! I just love any Native America history. Looks like a really neat place.
ReplyDeletePaul better be careful on those walks. He may find himself carried away as one of their own!!!
oh goody. . .so happy y'all are on your way. ..the crop circle is only the beginning. . .
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to have locals show you the sights!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to be on the road and visit places you haven't seen. I like that and know I would like that museum.
ReplyDeleteHow in the heck do Crop Circles get there, anyway?
ReplyDeleteInteresting looking museum - thanks for the great tour and photos!
What an awesome museum!! I would spend the entire day there exploring the history of Native Americans!!
ReplyDelete"If you build it he will come!" You just never know what goes on in corn fields!! -:)
Great tour!
ReplyDeleteWell, you have now experienced some part of Indiana that we have not! Kinda bad for IN. natives, isn't it.
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