FREDERICKSBURG (May 24, 1997) -- They call themselves the Numunuh -- fierce warriors, lords of the plains -- perhaps the most notorious of all Native American tribes.

Texas history is a fearful tribute to their prowess -- names like Santanna, Buffalo Hump and Quanah Parker, intermingled with tales of "depradations" and child abduction.

This weekend, however, it is peace, not war, that is celebrated. Today, as bone-throbbing drumbeats, melodic chants and shrill whoops echo through these tourist-packed streets, the Comanches have come back to reaffirm with their German friends a peace treaty that was never broken by either side in 150 years.

This feature takes a look at the sights, sounds and history of the 1997 Memorial Day Weekend Lasting Friendship Powwow, in which the descendants of German settlers welcomed back the descendants of the Native Americans who gave them a place to live in peace.

The Treaty
Germans and Comanches reaffirm the peace treaty that allowed Fredericksburg to survive.

Notebook
Tidbits from the Memorial Day Weekend Lasting Friendship Powwow.

Sights
Images from the powwow and Fort Martin Scott.

Sounds
Drums, songs and other clips from the weekend celebration.

WordWeaver
Native American author shares childhood secrets and scientific studies of herbal medicine.