May
19-12

An Inside Look At Their Oconaluftee Indian Village

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This incredible village is operated by the Cherokee Historical Association and is an educational experienced for those of any age. This guided tour offers a walk back in time to see how the Cherokee lived and adapted to their environment. Through this replica of the 1750s, visitors on the tour will see women making clay [...]




May
16-12

Review Of The Drama, ‘Unto These Hills’

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This is a review of the drama, Unto These Hills, an outdoor historical drama of how the Cherokee ancestors were driven out of the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. This compelling drama will keep you coming back year after year. Unto These Hills first opened on July 1, 1950 and still continues to play at [...]




May
13-12

The History Behind The Cherokee Reservation In Western NC

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Cherokee Indians believe they have always lived in North Carolina. Cherokee is located just outside of Hendersonville, North Carolina. The first Europeans came through the territory where the Cherokee Indians lived in 1540. Cherokee hunters were found with great bows that the Spanish could not even pull back. The arrow shot by the Cherokee Indians [...]




May
12-12

What Visitors Can Find At The Indian Museum In The Reservation

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The Museum of the Cherokee Indian offers a variety of experiences for its visitors. In addition to their permanent exhibits, the museum also has traveling exhibits and sponsors performances. The permanent exhibits offered cover the vast history of the Cherokee people starting with the Paleo Period (11,000 B.C. to 8,000 B.C.) to the Mississippian Period [...]