Indigenous Corps of Discovery Presents: A Presidential Portrait Gallery Expedition
From George Washington to Barack Obama, learn about the sordid history of U.S. presidents and the indigenous peoples they colonized. After a 45-minute interactive tour of the Presidential Portrait Gallery, the class will finish with a discussion in the Kogod Courtyard.
If you can’t make this tour date, Roo will be also be giving a series of free tours between Indigenous Peoples Day (October 10) and Election Day (November 8). You can find more information and sign up for these tours at the Indigenous Corps of Discovery.
Location
National Portrait Gallery
F and Eighth streets NW
Washington,
DC
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Meet outside the F Street NW entrance.
Past event
Instructor
DeLesslin “Roo” George-Warren is an artist and activist who grew up within the Catawba Indian Nation; he connects tribal traditions to avant-garde art to contemporary Native protest. He’s also passionate about sea creatures (particularly echinoderms and cephalopods) and baked goods (particularly strawberry cheesecake). Watch a performance piece Roo created recently!