Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park

Native American story tellers today, look for times to tune in. https://www.youtube.com/watch #CAStateParks #AntelopeValleyIndianMuseum

In honor of Native American Heritage month, we recognize the rich diversity of Native American peoples. Since time immemorial, California Native Americans have stewarded these lands, building communities, and fostering rich cultures. Today, Native Americans work to confront some of the most pressing challenges for all Americans. This month we encourage the public to learn more about the people who first called this state and nation home, as we pause to reflect on their past, present, and future. Here is a link to a Digital Atlas of California Native Americans: http://nahc.ca.gov/cp/ #CAStateParks #AVIM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

November is Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate virtually with LA County Library. https://lacounty.kanopy.com/video/rumble #CAStateParks #AVIndianMuseum #NativeAmericanHeritage https://lacountylibrary.org/native-american-heritage-month/

While we are still closed due to COVID-19, a new TV show in production has four Native American writers on staff, and the producer and showrunner is Native American as well. https://www.kare11.com//603-446dce22-7c3c-457b-a383-d28b59

Some local wildlife getting a drink of water from the hose during this latest heat wave. #AVIM #CAStateParks #finch #cottontailrabbit

Today, we commemorate the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote. #CAStateParks #AVIM

Today we celebrate #WorldRangerDay. We thank not only our #CAStateParks Rangers, but Rangers from around the world who dedicate their lives to educate visitors and protect our planet’s natural and cultural heritage. Here is the Ranger Staff and District Superintendent of the Great Basin District. Let’s give them and all our State Park Rangers a shout-out!!! Thanks for protecting our California State Parks! #AVIM

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Happy 4th of July! #CAStateParks #AVIM

Check out next week's Virtual Junior Ranger programs for 3-6 and 7-12 year old children from California State Parks. #CAStateParks #VirtualJuniorRanger #AVIM

Check out these amazing Virtual Junior Ranger programs for 3-6 and 7-12 year old children from California State Parks. #CAStateParks #VirtualJuniorRanger #AVIM

Are you looking for a great program for your children this summer? #CAStateParks

Antelope Valley Indian Museum postcards.

Next week will be the second to last week of the PORTS special home learning programs. Sign up now to provide your child with a wonderful learning experience. #CAStateParks

The new California State Parks PORTS Distance Learning Program Home Learning Program schedule for this week is now available. #CAStateParks

This week's Home Learning Programs schedule of classes available through California State Parks PORTS. #CAStateParks

Remembering those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day. #CAStateParks #AVIM

Happy Mother's Day from the Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park! Have a fantastic day!

Together we can #FlattenTheCurveby staying at least 6 feet apart. If you’re out walking in nature to get some fresh air, we ask you to please make sure you exercise the 6-foot #SocialDistancing recommendation to help stop the #COVID19 spread. www.parks.ca.gov/FlattenTheCurve

Since we are closed to visitors due to the COVID-19, we have decided to share some of the museum's collections with you. The first items out are the cradleboards. There is a renewed interest among younger generations to learn how to make them and preserve the tradition. The cradleboards (some are still in use today) served some of the same purpose as today's baby carriers, car seats and baby bouncers. Many cradleboards had a handle that could be hooked onto the saddle for eas...y transport. Prior to the arrival of Europeans in 1542, California was one of the most linguistically diverse places in North America. At least 70 distinct languages and over 300 different dialects were spoken. This diversity is also apparent in the ways people lived and the things that they made. All of the Native peoples of California used cradleboards to carry their babies, but despite having the same purpose, each group made cradleboards using their own unique style. Photos from left to right: 1. Hupa cradleboard (Object #082-309-234) on display in California Hall. Our cradleboard is missing the handle at the top. The Hupa are from northwest California on the Trinity River. 2 & 3. Mono Lake Paiute cradleboard (Object #082-309-317) and Washoe cradleboard (Object #082-309-233). The Mono Lake Paiute and Washoe are neighbors in the Great Basin culture region on the east side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The dark diagonal lines on the hood of the Mono Lake Paiute cradleboards are a "bow string" design and indicate a male child. The diamond design on hood of the Washoe cradleboard indicates a female child. Mother with child in cradleboard (photo): http://curtis.library.northwestern.edu/curtis/viewPage.cgi Paiute cradleboard in use: https://calisphere.org/item/ark:/13030/kt6x0nc8tm/ #CAStateParks #AVIndianMuseum #IndianMuseum #cradleboards

The California State Parks PORTS Distance Learning Program Calendar of Events for next week's #HomeLearning Programs is out! #CAStateParks

We would like to share with Californians staying home and staying safe a glimpse of the wildflowers blooming at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park to brighten your day. The Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. #StayHomeStaySafe #AVIM

With temperatures warming up across the state, California State Parks is reminding all Californians to ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ as California continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. #StayHomeSaveLives #CAStateParks #AVIM https://youtu.be/84euhWyg3rY

Join the City Nature Challenge from home April 24-27 #AVIM #CAStateParks

California State Parks goes live for #CalEarthDay50 9 AM (PDT) and will be broadcasting throughout the day. Tune in for livestreams and pre-recorded videos in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! You can have coffee with PORTS Superstar Daniel at Point Lobos & enjoy an Earth Day Game Show in the morning. Later, join California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Crowfoot w/ special guest speakers as they talk today’s current climate in the afternoon. Plus we’ll have challenges and activities you can participate in! Check out our Earth Day schedule and head over to CA State Parks Facebook page to enjoy the fun! #CAStateParks #EarthDay2020 #CalEarthDay50 #HowISaveThePlanet #WhyISaveThePlanet

Join California State Parks for a virtual #EarthDay2020 celebration tomorrow! We kick it off at 9:00 AM with Coffee with a State Park Interpreter! #CAStateParks #EarthDay2020 #CalEarthDay50 #HowISaveThePlanet #WhyISaveThePlanet

While hallucinating on 'datura', these petroglyphs were most likely created #CAStateParks #AVIM #MojaaveDesertPreserve #petroglyphs

Check out the line up for this week's Home Learning Programs through California State Parks PORTS Distance Learning Program! Register at ports-ca.us for these free programs and learn all about California's unique and diverse history in the comfort of your own home! #CAStateParks

We look forward to when you can safely enjoy the Antelope Valley Indian Museum again. #StayHomeStaySafe #FlattenTheCurve #CAStateParks #AVIM

While in COVID-19 isolation #CAStateParks #AVIM https://thestarphoenix.com//with-powwows-cancelled-indig/

We know this weekend is a perfect time to enjoy traditions with family and friends at parks and beaches, but it’s just not safe to congregate in the outdoors and compromise #PhysicalDistancing. We want to encourage you to #StayHome to help protect our families, friends and our communities from the continued threat of #COVID19. Let’s do our part to #FlattenTheCurve so that we can quickly enjoy our traditions and the outdoors. Read our latest press release on additional park closures starting this weekend. https://bit.ly/34s2qOI

Here's next week's schedule of PORTS Home Learning Programs. #CAStateParks #FlattenTheCurve #SocialDistancing

Home Learning Programs scheduled daily from #CAStateParks

UPDATE (March 29, 2020): Vehicle access closed at ALL 280 state parks. To date, California State Parks has taken various safety measures to avoid dangerous visitation surges and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Safety measures include temporarily closing all campgrounds, museums and visitor centers in the state park system; cancelling all events; and closing vehicle access at certain parks and beaches, and fully closing others. For more information on closures, open parks and social/ physical distancing resources, please visit parks.ca.gov/FlattenTheCurve.

Have you heard about the California State Parks new Home Learning Programs? #AVIM #CAStateParks #FlattenTheCurve