July 10, 2026, 7:00-8:00 PM
Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence, Kansas
Tara Mitchell shares the history, cultural significance, and living tradition of beadwork within the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, discussing the role of beadwork as both an art form and a means of storytelling, identity, and cultural continuity. Tara highlights how beadwork knowledge is passed down through generations, emphasizing the importance of family, community, and intergenerational teaching in preserving this tradition. This presentation is designed to foster understanding, appreciation, and respect
for Potawatomi culture across communities.
This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
