The East Benton County Museum in Kennewick, Washington, has a number of American Indian artifacts from the Plateau culture area on display.
At the 1855 treaty council, Peopeo Moxmox, told the Americans:
“You have spoken in a manner partly tending to evil. Speak plain to us”
Also see: Indians 101: Murdering a Peaceful Chief, Peopeo Moxmox
Petroglyphs
Petroglyphs—carvings into stone—are found throughout the Columbia River area. Shown below are some of the petroglyphs which are on display in the East Benton County Museum.
Indians 101
Indians 101 is a twice-weekly series exploring American Indians histories, biographies, arts, museums, and current concerns. More from this series:
Indians 101: A Collection of Indian "Arrowheads" (Photo Diary)
Indians 101: California Missions 200 Years Ago, 1819
Indians 101: Acoma Pueblo and the Spanish, 1539-1599
Indians 201: Writing in Cherokee
Indians 101: The Eastern Woodlands Culture Area
Indians 201: Sealth (Seattle), Suquamish/Duwamish Leader
Indians 201: Mormons and Indians
Indians 201: The Modoc War