Traveling Smithsonian exhibit makes Kentucky debut at Paducah’s River Discovery Center

The traveling showcase is based on the major exhibit found at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. It highlights how Native peoples have been part of the nation’s culture and identity – even prior to its inception – and encourages participants to think critically about their perceptions of the American Indian.

The exhibit is part of a collaborative effort between the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, state humanities councils and various cultural organizations. It is free of charge and open to the general public.

Officials with River Discovery Center in Paducah held a ribbon cutting Tuesday to welcome the exhibit to the Bluegrass State. Assistant Director Lindsay Ramsey said it’s an honor to display an exhibit dedicated to a rich, historic culture.

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