Native American Interpretive Center

Native American games and storytelling give students an opportunity to experience what Native children might have experienced hundreds of years ago.

Sly Park's Native American Interpretive Center (NAIC) was designed to provide students with an opportunity to experience an understanding and respect for the Native American culture, through the use of hands-on learning centers. The learning centers include acorn grinding, fire making, spear hoop and other games, flintknapping, pictograph writing.

The NAIC has artifacts representing all areas of the Miwok culture and lifestyle. Our collection includes many baskets, musical instruments and jewelry. On loan to Sly Park from the U.S. Forest Service are various artifacts including mortars, pestles and obsidian points.