Winter Count

The Native Americans of the Plains used the hide of a deer for a winter count to track the important events in the history of their people. Print out your own "hide" to record the events of YOUR life!

Winter Count Worksheets

 

Stick Dice Game

Native American children created games using their imagination and objects in their environment. Stick Dice was made with branches and twigs from near by trees. Create your own Stick Dice game from materials you have at home.

Stick Dice Instructions

 

Scavenger Hunt

Test your Durham Western Heritage Museum knowledge at home or come over to visit the museum and discover the answers.

DWHM Scavenger Hunt

 

Standing Bear

Who was Standing Bear? Learn what his impact was on the history of Nebraska.

Standing Bear Coloring Page

 

Susan LaFlesche Picotte

Find out about the first Native American woman doctor in the United States.

Susan LaFlesche Picotte

 

Earth Lodge Living

Decorate your very own Earth Lodge.

Earth Lodge

 

Updated and New Edition!!

Omaha History and Activity Book - The Omaha History and Activity Book includes 50 pages of photographs, activities, and informative materials that bring to life the history of Omaha over the past 150 years. This special book was co-sponsored by the Junior League of Omaha. Cost is $10 per book. For pricing information on 10 or more books, please email nwarner@dwhm.org or call (402) 444-5071 ex. 556.