Breckenridge History hosts Smithsonian exhibit on Native Americans

Breckenridge History is hosting the traveling Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian exhibit “Americans” through March 15, according to the Summit Daily. The exhibit examines how Native Americans are woven into the history, popular culture and identity of the United States. History Colorado selected Breckenridge History to host the exhibit through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership that brings exhibitions to rural communities.

According to the Summit Daily, the exhibit previously appeared at the Trinidad History Museum and the Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center. After its stop in Breckenridge, it will travel to the Overland Trail Museum in Sterling and conclude at the White River Museum in Meeker. As part of the exhibit programming, Ute Mountain Ute tribal elder Mark Wing will give a public presentation on his life, Ute traditions and his perspectives on the exhibit on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Welcome Center Museum.