Join us in virtually welcoming back Joseph Bruchac, bestselling author and renowned Abenaki storyteller on Earth Day!

Joseph will be telling a special Earth Day story via Zoom Video! Join us LIVE at 1 PM CDT on Wednesday, April 22nd to listen in on incredible storytelling!

You must register for free to attend. There are limited spots available, so hurry and reserve your spot today!

We love our museum family of presenters! Gayle Ross (Cherokee) has filmed her telling of the Cherokee Creation Story for us to share with our amazing community!

Gayle Ross has a rich heritage of storytelling. She is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation and a direct descendant of John Ross, Principal Chief of the Cherokee during the infamous Trail of Tears. Her grandmother told stories and it is from this rich Native American heritage that Gayle’s storytelling springs. During the past twenty five years, Gayle has become one of the best-loved and most respected storytellers to emerge from the current surge of interest in this timeless art form. Gayle has appeared at almost every major storytelling and folk festival in the United States and Canada, as well as theaters and performance arts halls throughout the US and Europe. She is in great demand as a lecture artist on college campuses and as a keynote speaker at education and humanities conferences. Most importantly, she continues to mesmerize children at countless schools and libraries across the country. Whether she is provoking laughter with a Trickster tale or moving her listeners to tears with a haunting myth, Gayle is truly a master of the age-old craft of storytelling.

Meet our manager, Nicole!

Nicole will be sharing with our community some fun crafts and activities to celebrate Earth Day from home!

Join over 500 organizations in hosting Earth Day Live, a three day virtual event beginning on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, April 22nd. Curious? Here are some of the confirmed participants: 

Al Gore • Amanda Palmer • Amber Valletta • Angela Rye • Angelique Kidjo • Bill McKibben • Chef Alexandra Shrader • Chef Dominique Crenn • Daniel Fernandez • David Wallace Wells • DJ Spooky • Dr Michael Greger • Dr. Sweta Chakraborty • Ed Begley Jr. • Emily Wells • Ilyasah Shabazz • Jack Johnson • Jameela Jamil • Jason Mraz • Joaquin Phoenix • John Kerry • Kathryn Budig • Lil Dicky • Lisa Edelstein • Local Natives • Louie Schwartzberg • Luke Baines • Madame Gandhi • Margaret Klein Salamon • Mark Ruffalo • Mary Heglar • Matt McGorry • Megan Boone • Michael Franti • Moby • Monica Dogra • Mustafa Santiago Ali • Nahko the Bear • Ndaba Mandela • Patricia Arquette • Patrisse Cullors • Questlove • Rep. Lauren Underwood • Rep. Ted Lieu • Reverend Dr. William Barber II • Robby Romero • Rosanna Arquette • Secretary John Kerry • Sharon Carpenter • Shepard Fairey • Soul Clap • Stacey Abrams • Talib Kweli • The Both -w- Aimee Mann and Ted Leo • Tim Heidecker • Tony Revolori and more to come!