Poestenkill Historical Society speaker Gil Payette will discuss the importance of feathers to the Native American tribes. The feather symbolizes strength, wisdom, power, freedom and many more things.
[private]To be given one of these is to be hand picked out of the rest of the men in the tribe – it’s like getting a gift from a high official. If any Indian is given golden or bald eagle feathers it is one of the most rewarding items they can ever be handed. The Indians believe that eagles have a special connection with the heavens since they fly so close. The eagle is the leader of all birds, because it flies so high and sees better than all the birds. To learn more, join us on Tuesday, April 26 at 7 pm in the downstairs meeting room at the Town Hall on Route 351. Refreshments will be served, the program is free and all are welcome to attend.[/private]