Potawatomi Storytelling with George Godfrey

Kid-friendly Session

Date(s): Sun, 7/19/2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Forest Preserve: Lake of the Woods
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie

Free, no registration required. All ages. As a traditional powwow dancer and storyteller, Dr. George Godfrey shares stories from his Potawatomi heritage. He brings history and tradition to life for audiences of all ages. This program features The Blue Rose and The Woods Cry. The latter is his imagining of a first-person account of experiences on the Trail of Death. The storytelling will last 1 hour, with a short Q&A to follow. A reception with light refreshments will conclude the program. All are welcome. For more info: (217) 586-2612 or [email protected]

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