Summer Members' Meeting: Duwamish Longhouse
July 25, 2011 |
The Duwamish Longhouse is a traditional cedar post and beam structure designed in the Puget Salish Longhouse style as collaboration between the Duwamish Tribe and project architect Byron Barnes, a member of the Montana based Blackfeet Tribe. The Longhouse - as in ancient times - is the site where tribal business is conducted and cultural and educational events are held. In addition, the Duwamish Tribe wants to share its Longhouse with the public to reinforce its cultural and social traditions. The Duwamish Longhouse is an important regional resource for tribal members, researchers, teachers and students interested in Duwamish history and culture. Cecile Hansen, Tribal Chairwoman of the Duwamish Tribe, will share with you the challenges and rewards of developing the Longhouse as a focal point of the culture and traditions of Seattle's first people - the Duwamish Tribe.
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Website:
www.historicseattle.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?id=481 |
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Location Information |
Duwamish Longhouse |
4705 W. Marginal Way S.W. Seattle, WA |
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