Storytelling Festival

Program Type:

Authors/Performers, Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
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Description

Prepare to be transported by professional storyteller, George Pettigrew!

George grew up listening to his mother tell him stories about his great-grandfather, one of the original Buffalo Soldiers. Today, he's a Certified Oral Storyteller, a Certified Written Storyteller, a presenting member of the Missouri Humanities Speakers’ Bureau, Instructor for Oral Storyteller Certification, and a newly installed member Missouri Humanities Board of Directors.

George is also the Executive Vice President and Life Member of the Alexander/Madison Chapter of KC Buffalo Soldiers, Life Member and Co-Chairman of the Fort Leavenworth Museum Project Committee with the 9th &10th (Horse) Cavalry Association, and Chairman of the Frontier Museum of the United States Army Foundation.

Note: Two storytelling sessions for children and families with professional storytelling couple Mike and Nancee Micham are also scheduled for either 10-10:30 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m.