WARRICK CO., IN (WFIE) -
Ritual songs and pow wow dances transformed Angel Mounds over the weekend to represent the customs of local Native American tribes. Thousands of visitors traveled back in time at the 30th annual Native American Days, a long standing tradition at Angel Mounds.
"I wanted them to learn a little bit about Native American culture, and you know, any opportunity to enrich their minds a little bit," mother Jacqueline Villines said.
Visitors participated in finger weaving and pottery demonstrations. A favorite for Sharon Chapp and her daughters was making their own native tools.
"I would actually have to say this, they really enjoyed making their own arrowheads, which I was really surprised they offered this to us," Chapp said.
The event also caters to a large Native American population that come together to celebrate their culture.
Sarah Villines couldn't wait to see the dancers.
Joel Matherly brought his three kids out to learn about the Native American culture because the Sioux Tribe is in their lineage.
"My daughter loved the teepee, which was a Lakota Sioux, so that was kind of important for us," Matherly said.
Local boy scouts helped burn out a tree trunk, a technique the natives used to build canoes some up to 80 feet long to carry entire families on the river.
"I like being here a lot because it's really fun," Villines said.
The Native American Days ended Sunday, but the corn maze at angel Mounds will be open through October 28.
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A favorite for Sharon Chapp and her daughters was making their own native tools.
