Native American Art and Pioneer Music Saturday at the Trails Center
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CASPER, Wyo. – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is hosting a live Native American art demonstration and pioneer music this Saturday. Special guests include Gerald Cournoyer, accomplished painter and member of the Oglala Sioux tribe, and Hank Cramer, American folksinger.
Gerald Cournoyer is the Vice President of Development at Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Drawing from his Lakota heritage, Cournoyer’s paintings combine symbolic colors with features inspired by Lakota culture. At 2 p.m. Cournoyer will speak with visitors on how he creates his art – while painting it!
Hank Cramer is an American folk singer with a repertoire of over a thousand modern and traditional songs. His humor, passion for history, and music makes for an entertaining and educational experience. Cramer will be speaking about America’s westward movement and its traditional songs. Throughout the day he will perform music associated with different trail history.
• 11:00 am – Special Performance: Oregon Trail Songs
• 1:00 pm – Special Performance: California Trail Songs
• 3:00 pm – Special Performance: Soldier Ballads
“Gerald and Hank are amazing artists. We’re very excited to have them at the Trails Center this weekend,” said Kathleen Hanson, Education Technician. “Between Gerald’s live art demonstration and Hank’s folk music, this will be an even the whole family will love,”
For more information, please call 307-261-7700.
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MST.
1501 N Poplar St, Casper, WY 82601.
Admission is Free
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