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The Murals of Pioneer Hall

TRADING POST


Pawnee would never have survived if settlers hadn't figured out ways to peacefully co-exist with their Native American neighbors. They would come together at "trading posts" to exchange food and goods. Sort of like a flea market, with a high risk of intentional small pox.



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I'd like to believe that the white man is paying the Indian to correctly guess the weight of his baby, but I'm pretty sure that's not it. Historical fun fact: this baby grew up to be the woman being punched by the man in "Sunday Boxing." So she got to be in two murals! Lucky devil! Fun fact number two: "Lucky Devil" was the name the Indians gave to the baby after purchasing it.


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