Caroline Murphy, a DePauw University student and part-time assistant director of the Putnam County Museum, explains some of the features of the new "Indiana's Native Peoples: the First Inhabitants" exhibit to museum-goers Tuesday evening at the Putnam County Museum. The exhibit is the county's first comprehensive and authentic presentation of Native American cultures that once flourished in Indiana territory and Putnam County. The presentation also included a demonstration from Terry Noble, who played Native American flutes made from different kinds of wood. Banner Graphic/AMANDA JUNK
DePauw University professor John Schlotterbeck examines part of the "Indiana's Native Peoples: the First Inhabitants" exhibit on display at the Putnam County Museum Tuesday night. The display features between 40 and 50 items that represent a general overview of Native American culture and history in Indiana. Banner Graphic/AMANDA JUNK