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Seminole Music, Language, and Legacy

September 8, 2023  |  By Deanna Butler
Even before the modern rock empire of the Seminole Hard Rock, music has been closely tied to Seminole culture, identity, and history. Seminoles use music for social, political, and educational purposes. Significantly, they pass down stories, legends, and even language through song. This week, we…
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

What’s Next? Covid-19, the 2020s and Beyond

August 18, 2023  |  By Deanna Butler
Welcome back to the final installment of our Decades of Seminole Tourism series! Over the last year we have traced the triumphs and struggles of Seminole tourism throughout the decades, from the first forays into tourist camps to the monumental success of the casino industry.…
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Before Barbie: Spotlight on Seminole Dolls

August 11, 2023  |  By Deanna Butler
Before Barbie…there were Seminole dolls! Dolls are having their cultural moment right now. But, did you know they have been an important and celebrated part of Seminole culture much longer than Barbie has even been around? This week, we will be exploring the beauty, simplicity,…
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A Land Remembered by Patrick D. Smith

July 21, 2023  |  By Deanna Butler
Welcome to our Summer Book Series 2023! This week, join us to explore the sweeping historical fiction novel A Land Remembered by Patrick D. Smith. The novel heavily features Seminole history and representation throughout the book, and showcases the determination and resilience required to live…
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