Special Exhibition and Open Ceremony - HAND TALK
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Join us at the Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture for a powerful special exhibition: HAND TALK—exploring the deep history, cultural richness, and
visual beauty of North American Indigenous Sign Languages.
September 17 – October 18, 2025
455 E. Park St., Olathe, KS
Open Wed–Sat | 10 AM – 4 PM
Free admission and open to all!
Come experience the legacy of Hand Talk through an engaging and interactive display.
Special thanks to Sponsors: Humanities Kansas and the Smithsonian
Join Us for an Exciting Open Ceremony: “Hand Talk”
Featured Speaker:
Dr. Melanie Mckay-Cody, expert in North American Indigenous Sign Languages, including Plains Indian Sign Language (PISL)
Focus:
History, regional diversity, and revitalization of
Indigenous visual languages known as Hand Talk.
Date & Time: October 3, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Location: Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture 455 E. Park St., Olathe, KS 66061
Free and open to the public; voice interpreter provided
Special thanks to Sponsors: Humanities Kansas and the Smithsonian