Weapons and Tools Presentation

With Bill Brekeen, cultural interpreter for the Chickasaw Nation, Heritage Preservation division

Please join us for a presentation about Chickasaw weapons and tools on Sunday, January 26, at 1pm at the Florence Indian Mound Museum. Bill Brekeen will display and discuss weapons and tools for hunting, warfare, and farming. He will talk about the “Waste not, want not” theory, and respect for the natural world and for life. When harvesting animals, Chickasaws took great care to use as much as possible.

Bill Brekeen serves as a cultural interpreter for the Chickasaw Nation, Heritage Preservation Division, in the historic Chickasaw Homeland. Bill began employment with the Chickasaw Nation as a Cultural Interpreter in March 2015 after retiring with The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks after a 30-plus year career. His duties include providing Homeland tours to tribal officials, employees, Chickasaw citizens, and the public. Bill conducts research for general knowledge, programs, and publications, assists with the development and facilitation of educational programs for all age groups, and provides presentations at local agencies, organizations, schools, and community outreach events.

Bill enjoys anything outdoor-related and is passionate about sharing the rich and proud culture and history of the Chickasaw people.

This program is free and is sponsored by the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums and the Alabama Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association. The Florence Indian Mound Museum is located at 1028 S. Court St. Florence, AL, and is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 256-760-6427 for more information.