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Gila River culture on display at tribe's museum
Friday, February 13, 2004
The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona recently opened a museum. The new Huhugam Heritage Center has two exhibits. The ethnobiology garden shows how the tribe has used desert plants for food, medicine and materials. A display on ancient trails shows trade routes to California. The museum is open one day a week and is staffed by tribal members. A third exhibit, on baskets, is set to open this summer. Get the Story:
Museum displays tribe's heritage (The Arizona Republic 2/13) Relevant Links:
Gila River Indian Community - http://www.gric.nsn.us
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