AH-TAH-THI-KI MUSEUM presents Seminole Discovery Days Series

Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Fla. – The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is pleased to announce its 2018 Seminole Discovery Days series of special events.  The Discovery Days series provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to discover more about Seminole culture with hands-on activities for all age groups.
Next up is “Earth Day” on April 21.  It will highlight the importance of the Everglades to Seminole people.  Explore the Everglades with a boardwalk tour, meet Seminole Tribe member Daniel Tommie in his hunting camp, and try your hand at archery.
On June 28, visitors can get inspired by a Museum Village Crafters exhibit and art from students at the Seminole Tribe ‘s Pemayetv Emahakv charter school.  Visitors will also meet Seminole artists and create their own art for the “Art at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Day”.
“Seminole War Day” on July 28 will highlight the history of the Seminole Wars with a special display, Tools of Survival game, and more.
The final Discovery Day on September 15 will feature activities connected with the upcoming exhibit, “We Are Here,” which demystifies Tribal government.
Seminole Discovery Days activities are included in the regular cost of admission.  Find the most up-to-date visitor information on our website: http://www.ahtahthiki.com/programs/ or by calling Education Coordinator Alyssa Boge at 863-902-1113 x12225.
About the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is the tribally owned and operated museum of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.  Situated in the Everglades on a 66-acre cypress dome on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, the museum offers more than 5,000 square feet of interior gallery space, as well as just over one mile of raised boardwalk.  Exhibits feature rare artifacts and lifelike dioramas that depict Seminole life at the turn of the century.  In 2009, the museum became the first tribally governed museum to be accredited by the American Association of Museums.  Open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the museum is located approximately 17 miles north of Interstate 75 off of Exit 49.  For more information, visit www.ahtahthiki.com or call 877-902-1113.