Historian and writer Dana Benner, a former resident of Hawaii, will bring knowledge of his own Native American ancestry and his ongoing learning about Native Hawaiian culture to a talk-story session at 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the Lyman Museum.
Historian and writer Dana Benner, a former resident of Hawaii, will bring knowledge of his own Native American ancestry and his ongoing learning about Native Hawaiian culture to a talk-story session at 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the Lyman Museum.
Of Micmac/Penobscot/Piqwacket descent, and a member of the New Hampshire Inter-Tribal Council, Benner has been a lifelong student of native cultures and has been writing about them for more than 25 years.
Through his many lectures and articles, he has shared the history of Native American peoples on the eve of European contact and settlement, including their extensive social traditions, trade relations and industrious nature. His current research and learning endeavors focus on Native Hawaiian culture.
In Hilo, he will talk about the similarities he sees between the Hawaiian and Northeastern Woodland cultures, and ask for audience feedback on his observations.
Admission is $3; free for museum members. Seating is limited to 65 persons on a first-come, first-seated basis. Additional parking is available at Hilo Union School.
For additional information, call 935-5021 or visit lymanmuseum.org.
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawaii to tell the story of its islands and people. The museum, located at 276 Haili St., is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.